When it comes to a skateboard for beginners, four of our experts — Banahan, Ellerbe, Howard, and Lucy Osinski, the CEO and co-founder of Venice, California–based all-female skate collective GRLSWIRL — recommend going for a “cruiser” board because its designed for riding around on pavement and even for light commuting

Is longboard or skateboard easier?

Longboarding is so much easier to learn because all of the skills used to skateboard (pumping, turning, balance, strength, etc.) can be broken down and mastered individually before combining them all.

What is the easiest size skateboard to ride?

7.5″ to 8″ – Standard deck size for most riders skating streets or doing more technical tricks with a shoe size of 11 or less.

Is 30 too old to start skateboarding?

You might think youre too old to skate but really, dont worry about that. Learning to skateboard in your early twenties is perfectly fine. You probably wont become a pro but that doesnt mean you can have a lot of fun. Theres still plenty of time to learn aggressive skateboarding, stop saying youre too old!

When should you stop skateboarding?

Theres no expiration date on skating. Those who say if youre skating when your 30 have lost the plot in life or whatever dont know what they are talking about. In my mid 20s I needed surgery on my back foot and due to complications thought I would never be able to skate again.