Common questions

Does skateboard size depend on shoe size?

Does skateboard size depend on shoe size?

Shoe size doesn’t matter, with a few exceptions. I know tall skaters with size 11 feet that skate 7.8″ decks and me, as a size 9-ish have no issues riding 8.5″ decks. People with small feet don’t have to worry about size, the standard deck sizes are just fine.

What skateboard size should I get if my shoe size is 4?

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. For skaters 9 to 12 years old between 4’5” and 5’2” tall who wear size 7-8 shoes. This is a good skateboard for all skaters over age 13, taller than 5’3” with a shoe size of 9 and up.

What size skateboard should I get 5 6?

Skateboards will be 7.5 – 8.25 inches wide….Size Boards:

Board Length Height Range Stance width
29.5” / 75 cm Upto 5’6” (167 cm) 20”
30.3”/ 77 cm 5’6” – 5’8” (167-172 cm) 20.8”
31.5”/ 80 cm 5’8” – 5’10” (172-179cm) 22.0”
32.7”/ 83 cm 5’11” – 6’1” (180 – 185 cm) 23.2”

Is a size 8 skateboard good for street?

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.

How big is a 7.25 skateboard?

Skateboard Deck Size Chart

Deck Width (in) Suggested Truck Axle Width (in)
7.25 – 7.625 7.4
7.4 – 7.875 7.6
7.6 – 8.0 7.75 / 7.8
7.75 – 8.25 8.0

Is 8.25 inch skateboard too big?

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).

How do you choose a skateboard size?

Skateboards that are between 6.5” to 7.3” are usually for kids, while skateboards between 7.5” to 9” are for adults. Anything above 7.5” is considered a longboard , or a cruising board, and is used mostly for riding around roads instead of tricks. If you are looking for a normal skateboard, choose a board sized between 7.5” to 8”.

What is the normal size of a skateboard?

Longboard Sizes. As far as the size goes, skateboards are usually around 30 inches long, with the usual width of about 7 inches, while longboards can go anywhere from 22 to 45 plus inches, with an average width of about 9 inches.

What size skateboard should I get?

Most skateboards are around 7.5” to 8″ wide, but can be wider or narrower. If you have larger feet, get a wider skateboard deck. Once you have the basic size in mind, you can tweak it a little depending on what you want to do with your board.

What is the best skateboard deck size?

These descriptions will offer great insights. Deck width: 6.5″ – 6.75.” Deck length of 27.2” – 27.6.” Micro decks are the best skateboards for beginners under six years old, less than 3’5” tall who wear a size three shoe or less.