How to choose a skateboard?

Alright, so you decided to buy a complete skateboard. My suggestion would be that you buy one online.

The completes are never going to be as good as a custom made board, but you can get them for a lot less money.

Here are the differences.

A complete can cost anywhere from $50-$200 while a custom made one can cost anywhere from $90-$500.

Completes Price go by the brand. Here is an example.

Mini-Logo Red $99.00 Mini-Logo
Classic $149.00 Surf One
Twisted Dragon $59.00 Powell Golden Dragon
Sunrise Wave $149.00 Surf One
Kickflip Red $59.00 A ngelboy
Andy Mac Fist $59.95 Andy Mac

No you silly, not the kind you drive, but they are kinda cool also. Look right above you and you can see what I am talking about. If you cant see it, then maybe you should re-think skating.

The Trucks are really an important piece of a skateboard. (without them, well, the board won't go. When purchasing a truck, you want to look for these characteristics.

A length that is no more 10 inches.
A width that fits the deck, so 7.5 trucks on a 7.5 deck.
A design that you like.
Lightweight.
Grinds well.

Time to Purchase the wheels. Yes, this is also important, because if you dont have these, well, the most fun you will have skateboarding, is watching/

1 Pick out wheels that are for the kind of skateboard that you have - you don't want a street deck with long board wheels. Just because you might think a wheel looks cool, doesnt mean its the best wheel for your skateboad. (think spongebob)

2 Use big and soft wheels if you have a longboard.

3 Use small and hard wheels for street.

4 Use the same brand of wheels as your decks brand. However, If you have a deck (such as Almosts, DGKs, etc.) you can pick a wheel from any brand.

Well, you will need to purchase the bearings. The price really depends on the bearing. When buying bearings, make sure the bearings are the correct ones you need.

The bearings are rated in ABEC, from 1-9 (1, 3, 5, 7 and 9) with the higher grades being more accurate and precise, meaning they will last longer, spin more accurately and faster, and obviously make you move a lot smoother, quieter, and faster.

The best grade for your first board will probably be 5 or 7.

When looking at wheels, keep in mind, that if you start with ABEC 1 wheels, yea, I know they are much cheaper, then you plan on casually upgraded them in the future, you will find it real hard to get used to them as you will move a lot faster than before.

Bearings Prices per brands
Bones Red Bearings $16.99 Bones Bearings
Bones Ceramic Bearings $94.99 Bones Bearings
Bones Swiss Labyrinth $37.99 Bones Bearings
Bones Original Swiss Bearings $34.99 Bones Bearings
Bones Super Swiss Bearings $39.99 Bones Bearings
Mini-Logo Bearings $8.99 Mini-Logo