What size skateboard should I ride?
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Asked by: Tara Thompson
We recommend starting with a skateboard deck width that is proportional to your shoe size. If you wear men’s size 6.5 to 9, start out with a deck width of 7.5 to 8.0 inches. If you wear shoes 9.5 or larger, we recommend getting a deck between 8.0 and 8.5 inches.
Is there a big difference between 8.0 and 8.25 deck?
Just a little more surface area for my feet so I'll have to see this has like been a really small test.
What size skateboard should a 15 year old have?
Sizing Chart
| Height Range | Estimated Age | Shoe Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3’5” – 4’4” | 6-7 y.o | 4 – 5 |
| 4’5” – 5’2” | 8-12 y.o. | 6-7 |
| 5’3” – 5’6” | 13-14 y.o. | 7-8 |
| 5’7” and taller | 15 y.o. and older | 9 and up |
What age is good to start skateboarding?
5 – 10 years old
At Board Blazers, we recommend 5 – 10 years old is the best time to start skateboarding. Below 5 years old, most kids probably won’t have the best balance to completely learn how to skateboard. As a result, they’ll get frustrated quickly and end up not liking skateboarding at all.
What age did Tony Hawk start skating?
age 9
Hawk, who even as a child had little patience for failure, began skateboarding at age 9. He started entering competitions at age 11 and made an instant impression with his creativity and daring.
