If you wear shoes 9.5 or larger, we recommend getting a deck between 8.0 and 8.5 inches. In general, skaters who like flip tricks, manuals, ledges, flat bars and technical tricks usually prefer boards on the narrower side of the spectrum (7.75 8.25 inches).
Is a size 8 skateboard too big?
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.
Is 8 skateboard too small?
Mini decks are the best skateboards for beginners who are 6-8 years old, between 3'5” and 4'4” 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 8.0 A good skateboard size for beginners?
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 a size 8 skateboard big?
The 8' skateboard is one of the most ridden sizes. It's the perfect deck for the average recreational adult. Bigger templates, like the 8.5'' are a good option for catching flip tricks and provide more stability. Some skaters who ride an 8'' will probably prefer to size up rather than down to 7.5''.
Is an 8 inch skateboard good for a 12 year old?
Skateboard size chart for kids, my chart is different than most out there because of my personal experience. Anything between a width of 7.5″ and 8.0″ is fine for kids aged 6 years and older. Don't buy into the hype!
Is 8.5 inch skateboard too big?
It's all preference. More narrow boards have more control during flips and street skating, a wider board is more stable and well suited to riding fast and doing vert/bowl skating. I would recommend going to your local skate shop and asking to try out some boards for size.