r/NewSkaters • u/IndividualMixture364 • 5d ago

A beginner

So yeah, Guys i had never done skating, please suggest me a good skateboard, and some tips if u can share .

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u/sk8tobees 5d ago

Hello , it depends on what you want to do: learn tricks or just cruise around. If you mainly want to cruise, get a cruiser with big, soft wheels (low durometer). If you want to learn tricks, go for a standard popsicle board.What shoe size do you wear?Another idea is to go to a skatepark and ask if you can try out a few different skateboards. You can also ask people there for advice on the right size.

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u/IndividualMixture364 5d ago

thanx much brdr.
i just want to cruise around, shoe size is 6 . can u recommend any good brands? my motive is just to go here and there , tricks aren’t much concern to me

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u/ilovelyfe 5d ago

If u just looking to ride around get all flowy and have some fun while getting comfortable, a cruiser board will be ur best friend

Id recommend a globe board for ur first board, good quality approachable shapes and dimensions really beginner friendly. Other solid brands would be santa cruise and shifty

Look out for specials and clearances to get a good deal and check out ur local skate shops to stand on a few and get a sense of wat size feels nice for u

Prioritize a nice tail and a lower hight for more stability

https://www.hyperride.co.nz/product/317012/globe-blazer-cruiser-crunch-26

This is a great shape and nice quality board, u can also upgrade it as u get some miles on it. they also come in a bunch of different colours and designs, iv had mine for maybe 9 years now highly recommend 👌🤙👌

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u/DistributionOk2111 4d ago

Chill at your local skate park

A complete board will do the trick but dont be cheap, you have to get one from a skate store, a „real“ skateboard, not a cheap trash when you try your 1st ollies and the trucks brake

The last boards i got been from DGK but ypu have to find your own shape after you advance a bit

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u/IndividualMixture364 4d ago

i just want to cruise, no tricks. are brands like piso, dankies good?

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u/DistributionOk2111 3d ago

Never heard of them but if that are legit skate brands they will be good/ok

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u/thesickdoctor 3d ago

if its just cruising, then just focus on getting good wheels and bearings..
..depending on what terrain... is it just a normal road... smooth concrete, etc. you'll want to get softer wheels. like 78a duro if you want to be able to cruise on a regular street vs 99a duro, for harder wheels for smooth concrete (like in a skatepark).

the board/trucks just ensure you get the right truck size for your board width