When Skateboards Matter: Picking the Right One

Yes, it is indeed the perfect time to get out and skateboard now. No more snow, rain, and cold to ruin your bearings. And in case you are just about to get a new board, we have something for you that will help you choose.

If you are contemplating building your first skateboard or opting for a good-enough complete to save time and money, read further.

The video delves into detail on what to consider when building your board, examining the various parts. It also provides guidance on what to watch for if you are getting a complete skateboard.

Anyway, it is always helpful to have concrete examples of what constitutes a good complete. One of the most important things is to allow yourself to grow, and you can do this by picking a board that follows your progress instead of holding you back.

Your Skill is the Best Guide

If you are transitioning from beginner to intermediate, a complete skateboard like Tricks Dimensiuns offers good value-for-money. It has the essentials for this 'in-between' level - a narrow deck which makes the board more maneuverable and trick-friendly, ideal if you are starting to master flip tricks.

A narrow deck and low trucks make the Tricks board suitable for both street and park skating, allowing you to experiment and have fun.

Keep an Eye on the Bearings

When you have reached the intermediate level, there are some details you need to be aware of when buying complete skateboards, particularly the bearings.

Normally, entry-level completes come with bearings with standard ABEC 3 or 5 (Psst, the ABEC number indicates the precision of the bearings; the higher the number, the better the precision).

Be aware, though, that not all brands use the ABEC system. So if you are looking for this number, you won’t find it on every board’s specs. That doesn’t mean the bearings aren’t good enough; just refer to the specific brand standard.

However, at this point, you should be aiming for something a bit better, such as a complete with quality trucks and good bearings. Jart's Classic skateboard is a good example here.

The board has a strong, narrow deck and is equipped with quality low trucks from Iron and ABEC 7 bearings, which are more efficient and will give you more speed.

Quality and Funky Skate Design

If you want it all; that is, a quality deck, quality trucks, bearings, and wheels, topped with a well-known skate brand famous for fresh designs, check out Girl 93 Till Brophy.

Girl is a brand by skateboarders for skateboarders, which doesn’t compromise on anything on their boards. A complete skateboard from them will definitely be there for you on your journey to greatness.

Now skate on!