Dimensions of the board
GOOD TO KNOW
The dimensions below can be seen as recommendations. They are also adapted for a normal tall person. If you are shorter or longer than the average, you can take this into consideration when choosing your deck.
7.5 ″ - 8.25 ″
STREET SKATE
For those who focus on street skate you need a board where you can feel comfortable. Street is about being creative and adapting its surroundings to a place for skate and new challenges. Stairs, rails and many other permanent obstacles that exist.
This in turn means that you would like a board with low weight and which is not too heavy or large to rotate or flip. Especially since there are usually small margins to catch up with as many or tight tricks as possible. A deck that is between 7.5 ″ and 8.25 ″ are better suited Street Boards.
8.0 ″ - 8.38 ″
ALLROUND SKATE
Of course, it is possible to ride both types of skiing with all decks but it is different difficult. If you know that you will only ride one type of skiing, you can focus on the recommendations.
For those of you who want to be able to ride mixed rides but who do not have much previous experience, a deck in between is probably preferable. That is, 8.0 ″ - 8.38 ″. If you have larger feet or are tall, you can walk on the upper part of the range and vice versa if you are shorter.
+8.38 ″
TRANSITION SKATE
Transition skating is a collective name for the type of skate that usually includes vertical skating. It can be walls, ramps, pools, bowls and skate parks where you strive to be at the 90 ° angle from the ground or more. Most skate parks offer great opportunities for transition skate.
This type of riding usually involves higher speeds than street and therefore it can be easier with a wider and more stable deck. This makes it easier to keep your feet on the board. For those of you who mostly do this type of skate, a deck of 8.38 ″ is preferable.