Size: Around 31-33 inches long; Width: Generally between 6.5 to 7.5 (kids) and 7.6 to 8.5 (12+) inches. Wheels: Small and hard for even surfaces.

The width of a board can impact its stability, with wider boards generally offering more foot space and stability, especially for beginners or for cruising. Pros and Cons of Buying a Complete SkateboardMost shops will apply grip tape and you get free grip tape as a bonus. Standard grip tape is fine but fancy prints aren’t always the best. Performance and durability are the most important factors. A good skateboard should be able to withstand impacts, roll smoothly, offer enough balance when riding, and fit your style. I skated transition on Thunders for years before I moved on to Independent but don’t have any preference. Buying skateboard parts yourself is usually more expensive but when it comes to quality you get the best.

The wheels are not too hard and not too soft, 100a to be specific, which means they can be used on the street and in parks but not for cruising. Size: Longer, often between 34 and 60 inches; Width: Commonly between 9 to 10 inches, but can exceed that for some models. Wheels: Bigger and softer for comfort and rougher surfaces. Wheels – sold in sets of four and made from polyurethane, skateboarding wheels are measured in millimeters and come in all manner of shapes, sizes, and densities. A soft wheel will provide a smoother ride, which is often preferred by transition skateboarders, whereas a hard wheel will be more responsive and are widely used by street skateboarders. Bare this in mind when choosing wheels or visit our Skateboard Wheel Buying Guide for more information.Bearings: Often made of cheap materials, leading to issues like improper wheel spinning or not spinning at all. It won’t be long until you have to upgrade parts and you’ll end up paying more in the end. Skateboard Parts Explained Birdhouse offers the highest quality parts where Santa Cruz is right in between. I also included the Tony Hawk Signature Series which is a very cheap skateboard that isn’t great but also not terrible. Who it’s for:Those looking to test the electric skateboard waters without going all-in on a high-end model.

Bones bearings and Bronson are excellent bearings and come in different price ranges but the cheaper version are the best choice. Why you should buy this electric skateboard: It’s maneuverable, portable, and ideal for urban environments. Q: Do all skateboard bearings fit all wheels? A: Yes, it’s all standard sizing so don’t worry about that. Bearings are overrated, cheaper skateboard bearings work fine. If you don’t know what style you prefer, are new to skateboarding or just want something that works for all styles, go with this setup.I was pleasantly surprised because I thought these cheap Tony Hawk branded skateboards we’re terrible. They’re actually pretty decent and cheap if you shop smart. Don’t buy this one if you just want to cruise. For that, I suggest looking further down the list . The bearings are fine, nothing too fancy but they will get the job done and last for quite a while. Here a are examples of different skateboard setups for different styles: All-Around Beginner Skateboard Setup