Board dimensions
GOOD TO KNOW
The measurements below can be seen as recommendations. They are also adapted for a person of normal height. If you are shorter or taller than the average, you can take this into account when choosing your deck.
7.5″ – 8.25″
STREET SKATING
For those who focus on street skating, you need a board that you can feel agile on. Street is about being creative and adapting your surroundings to a place for skating and new challenges. Stairs, rails and many other fixed obstacles that exist.
This in turn means that you want a board with low weight and that is not too heavy or big to rotate or flip. Especially since there are usually small margins to manage as many or tight tricks as possible. A deck that is between 7.5″ and 8.25″ is better suited for Street boards.
8.0″ – 8.38″
ALL-ROUND SKATE
Of course, it is possible to do both types of skiing with all decks, but it is different in difficulty. If you know that you will only do one type of skiing, you can focus on the recommendations.
For those of you who want to be able to do mixed skiing but don't 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 go for the upper part of the range and vice versa if you are shorter.
+8.38″
TRANSITION SKATE
Transition skating is a collective term for the type of skating that usually involves vertical skating. It can be walls, ramps, pools, bowls and skate parks where you strive to be at a 90° angle from the ground or more. Most skate parks offer great opportunities for transition skating.
This type of skating usually involves higher speeds than street skating, so it can be easier to use a wider and more stable deck. This makes it easier to keep your feet on the board. For those who mostly do this type of skating, an 8.38″ deck is preferable.
