Finding the right skateboard deck without any knowlegde of what you should be looking for can be costly and time consuming.
Beginner Skateboard Decks
Purchasing a deck.
* '''Length32".
* '''Widthdeck'>wider deck.
* '''Wheelbase15", and again, the choice is influenced by the height of the rider.
* '''Nose7'>deck, just above the mounting holes.
* '''TailDot'>deck, just behind the mounting holes. The tail is slightly shorter and thinner than the nose.
* '''Mounting Holesdrilled holes where the trucks are attached. Arranged as two sets of four holes; one set is near the nose, the other near the tail.
* '''Plyply.
* '''ConcaveTribal'>board between the nose and tail curves up slightly on the sides. The concave gives the rider more control and to increase board strength.
Advancing Your Basic Deck
As time goes on and you master skate the more you will create your own personal preferences.
* '''Grip Tape'''tape'>grip tape that make it easier to do flip tricks.
* '''Trucks'''trucks'>trucks that loosen and tighten depending on where and how often you ride your skateboard.
* '''Wheelswheels'>street wheels that have shock absorbancy.
