Picking The Right Skateboard Deck

The first thing most skateboarders do when they choose a skateboard is to pick a size

. The type of skating you do determines the width of the deck that youll need to get. If you get the wrong width deck, you may find it hard to skate on.

Before reading, its important to know that if you have already been skating a deck and youre used to it, then you should get something as close to that deck as possible. Getting a new deck will sometimes make landing your old tricks more difficult. It depends on how big the differences between the decks are.

Street skaters will want to choose a skateboard deck that has a width of 8 inches or less. This range is the best for performing flip tricks. It allows you to stay stable when you gain a little bit of speed, but lets you have control over the board, too.

Skateboard decks under 8 inches are great for street skaters because they are more maneuverable than a wider deck. Since there isnt as much wood for your feet to get tripped up on, youre going to be able to get a little more technical with your board.

If you are a vert or pool skater, you will want to get a skateboard that is eight inches or bigger. A wider deck will give you more control over the board, at the cost of maneuverability.

A wide deck is less maneuverable because there is more wood that you have to deal with. This shouldnt matter if youre skating pipes and pools, because you wont really be doing ground tricks that involve flipping the deck.

When someone talks about a skateboard deck, they are usually referencing the modern popsicle stick design. These are great, but there are other boards, too. The ten inch pigs from the eighties are an example of an awesome old school deck that not too many people ride anymore.

The eighties skateboard decks are perfect for skating pipes and pools. They are quite stable, but arent so good for flip tricks.

They arent the best board for performing flip tricks because theyre so bulky and large. The eighties style ten inch pigs also dont have much of a front nose for you to work with, so tricks like the nollie are just out of the question.

The other type of deck is the longboard. If youre not into doing tricks, then the longboard is probably the deck you need. The longboard gives some good control, and, thanks to its linear shape, allows you to build up some speed.

Since you now know that there are many different types of boards out there, you should go and get one! If this little guide didnt really help you, then take a trip to your local skateboard shop, the people working there should be happy to help you out.

by: Lazar Rodriguez

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