The 8 size is perfect for the full size skaters just starting out or regular street skaters who want a tight setup to shred at the park. Perfect starter skateboard for both street and park skating - ready built and ready to grind.

Is an 8.0 skateboard good for beginners?

Micro decks are the best skateboards for beginners who are under 6 years old, less than 35” tall who wear a size 3 shoe or less. 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 a 8.0 Board good?

7.50 to 8.00: Medium deck width for teen or adult riders skating street terrain or doing more technical tricks. 8.00 to 8.50: Ideal for various street and transition terrain. Parks, pools, rails, stairs. 8.50 and up: Wider decks great for transition skating, bigger street tricks, pools, or just cruising.

What size board is best for beginners?

Sizes for Kids and Beginners. For kids aged 9 and below, we generally recommend a board 7.3 - 7.5 inches wide and anywhere under 30 inches long. You can find these boards in our range of mini decks. Built specifically for the younger skater, these boards are much easier to flip and pop than full size boards.

What size boards do pro skaters use?

All Around Professional Skateboarders: 8.25” – 8.5”

Is a 7.5 skateboard too small?

Mini decks are the best skateboards for beginners who are 6-8 years old, between 35” and 44” tall who wear size 4-6 shoes. 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 it better to have loose or tight trucks?

Tight trucks are better for the ancles, it will prevent future injuries, and if you have one a board with tight trucks will help you to get back sooner than you think. On the other hand, loose trucks wont make it difficult to line up on an obstacle.

How big is a 7.0 skateboard?

Sizing ChartHeight RangeEstimated AgeDeck WidthUnder 34”5 y.o and below6.5”- 6.75”35” – 44”6-7 y.o7.0”45” – 52”8-12 y.o.7.3”53” – 56”13-14 y.o.7.5”-7.6”1 more row•Nov 6, 2016

Are thunder trucks better than independents?

Thunder has the lowest high trucks and Venture has the highest high trucks. Independent is sort of in the middle. Its a bit confusing but keep this in mind when you get new trucks. Low or high doesnt really matter to everyone, some prefer highs and some prefer lows.