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FAQs
- Deck: 7-ply Canadian maple for strength and pop, sized 7.75–8.25" for street skating depending on your age, height, and shoe size.
- Trucks: Match your deck width for stability and smoother turns.
- Wheels: 52–54mm, hardness greater than 99A.
- Bearings: Quality ones (ABEC 9 or higher) for consistent speed.
- Overall quality: Buy from a skate shop or legit skate brand, not a toy store.
Your first skateboard should feel solid, turn well, and last - the right skateboard sets the foundation for everything else.
- Get the right setup : A solid complete skateboard (canadian maple skateboard) and safety gear. Skip the toy boards.
- Find your spot : Smooth, quiet surfaces like empty parking lots or courts are perfect for learning balance, pushing, and stopping.
- Learn the basics first : Stance, pushing, turning, and safe stopping before you touch tricks.
- Practice smart : Short, regular sessions beat marathon days. Warm up, revisit old moves, add one new skill at a time.
- Connect with the community : Visit skate shops, connect with local skaters, and learn from people already riding.
- Adults: Stick to 8.0-8.25" for a balance of stability and control.
- Teens: 7.75-8.0" works well for smaller feet and lighter riders.
- Kids: Go with 7.5-7.75" so it’s easier to handle.
Board size also comes down to personal preference. Try them out at your local skate shop for a better feel, or better yet, just start riding and see what clicks.
- Start small: Begin with basics like the ollie, shuv-it, and kickturns before moving to harder tricks.
- Break it down: Learn each trick in steps — stance, pop, flick, landing.
- Use tutorials: Watch slow-mo videos on YouTube or anywhere else to study technique.
- Practice smart: Short, focused sessions work better than endless, tiring attempts.
- Stay patient: Tricks take time; celebrate small progress and keep it fun.
The key is building solid fundamentals and muscle memory. Once those click, new tricks come faster. Remember to always have fun :)
- Ask around: Local skaters and skate shops usually know the best spots.
- Search online: Use Google Maps or Instagram location tags.
- Check community socials: Local skateboarding Instagram pages or Reddit threads often share hidden gems.
- Absolutely: Skateboarding made its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020.
- Events: The two competition styles are Street and Park.
- Frequency: It will continue to feature in future Summer Olympic Games.
- Short Answer, Not Really : You can technically skate in any shoes.
- However : Skate shoes have flat soles, grippy rubber, and reinforced areas for durability.
- Why it matters : They give you more board control and last longer against grip tape wear.
While not essential for your first session, proper skate shoes can make learning easier and more comfortable.
