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So you just received your first skateboard, And you’re anxious to get started

You have heard stories of your friends and family getting hurt on their first skateboard.

The fact that skateboarding is challenging is usually not questioned. There is a legitimate reason why some parents are concerned about letting their children start skateboarding.Parents fear their children falling and getting hurt with a potentially debilitating injury.

Fortunately, Learning skateboarding today is much easier than in our parent’s generation. The invention of YouTube has brought a plethora of online skateboarding learning resources. The availability of Skateboarding lessons at the skateboard park has flourished. It is now easier than ever before to learn skateboarding.

What are the first steps to learning skateboarding?

Each skater must make sure that they have proper gear prior to getting enrolled in any skateboard training program. A suitable skateboard that matches skater size, age, and skateboarding goals is absolutely necessary. Sadly, many skateboarders first start on poor quality in properly sized skateboards. Due to the poor equipment choices, The risk of injury becomes greater. An inadequate skateboard can also make learning skateboarding more challenging.

What exactly do I need to learn skateboarding?

An adequate skateboard. (How to choose the right board)
A properly fitting helmet.
Knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards.
A teacher, Or a training manual.
A safe place to skateboard. (How to find a good place to skateboard)

Part 1 – Getting Started

1.1.- Pick the Board Shape

—-You will need a skateboard that fits your body size and matched your skateboarding ambitions.

——-Most new skaters start with a regular skateboard.   This is also called a “popsicle” shape.  A popsicle board allows multiple uses for the board.

——-Some skateboarders opting for the hills and roads only will be more suited for a longboard.

——-Other novelty shapes may not be best suited for a beginner and could limit progression or board use.

1.2.- Find the Appropriate Equipment Size

———-Kids, ages 4-7, should purchase a skateboard deck (“the wood part”) between 6.75″ and 7.25″

———-Kids, ages 8-13, should purchase a skateboard deck (“the wood part”) between 7.25″ and 7.5″

———-Adults, should purchase a skateboard deck (“the wood part”) 7.5″ or larger

• A beginner skateboard should cost between $60-$150. Buy a pre-assembled skateboard or ask the skateboard shop to set up board for you.  As a beginner, the last thing you need is backwards trucks or bearing to stifle your learning progress.
•  Don’t be fooled by the low prices of Walmart or Target skateboards. They will snap quickly and are hard to learn on. Go to a real skate shop.

1.3.- Wear Appropriate Footwear

Safe skateboarding starts with proper shoes.  Flat-soled shoes are imperative for board control and balance.

Never attempt to skate in sandals, clogs, boots, or footwear with a separate heel platform.  Improper footwear could result in serious injury.

1.4.- Wear Safety Gear

Beginners must have a helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and wrist guards.  There is no reason to negligently learn skateboarding without pads.  Do not risk it.

A bicycle helmet is not a substitute.  A skateboard helmet is more effective than a bicycle helmet because such a helmet has been specifically designed to handle skateboard crashes.  Make sure the helmet fits your head properly.  The under-chin strap should be fastened and the helmet should not wiggle.

Wrists must be protected.  Wrist guards protect against some of the most common injuries for beginners.

1.5.- Find a Suitable Place to Learn

Smooth and flat ground is an ideal place to learn skateboarding.

A level, concrete driveway or parking lot is a good place to start getting comfortable on the board. Make sure there isn’t anything in your way and be wary of cracks, loose stones, and potholes. Running over a little pebble can account for a whole lot of crashes, especially with hard wheels.

• Avoid getting roughed up on aged, cheese-grater pavement.   If you can clearly see small gaps between the pavement rocks, it’s not a good surface for skateboarding.  When choosing at ground surfaces, polished concrete will be the friendliest for learning.  New or sealed asphalt is also suitable.
• Skateparks are great places to skate once you’ve got some experience. If you’re just trying to get the board to stay under you without falling down, parks might be a little intense. If there’s one in your area, go watch some skaters for tips, but stay on the sidelines.

1.5.- Get a Seasoned Skateboarder to Oversee You

The first day can be overwhelming.  Despite watching every YouTube skateboard video, reading every “how to” article, and the perfect skateboard, learning skateboarding is always safer with expert guidance.

Call 800.403.2405  to Have an Expert from GoSkate.com Come Help You.

So how long does it take to learn skateboarding?

Learning skateboarding is a lifelong process. Skating is an activity with never-ending progress. The journey of learning new tricks, styles, and skills Is a large part of the reason why many people become infatuated with skateboarding.

Learning Transportation

Skateboarding for the purposes of transportation is a different story. In order to use a skateboard for the basics, a skateboarder must know how to push turn stop and properly navigate around basic, street obstacles.

These basics of skateboarding can be learned with proper instruction in as little as four hours of practice. Each skateboarder is different. Some participants are blessed with greater balance and agility and will learn in 4 to 6 hours. Others, who are less familiar with board sports, can take up to 10 hours to learn the basics.

Learning in Lessons

In skateboarding lessons and classes, Participants usually need a minimum of 3 to 4 lessons. Most skateboard schools, like Goskate.com, recommend 4 to 6 lessons.

What do I start learning first?

Did transportation skills are the foundation for skateboarding.No skateboarder will progress without a firm understanding these skills. Proper balance, proper turning, and an understanding of how to handle the skateboard are required in order to perform basic tricks.

Once mastering this, skateboarders typically start by learning to ollie.

The “Ollie” is a fundamental trick which is the starting point for most skateboarding tricks in general. It is similar to how a bunny hop on a bicycle, Is the starting point to any of the biking drinks. An “Ollie” is like a Bunnyhop. In an “Ollie” all wheels are lifted off the ground.

Other basic tricks to learn:

The pop shove-it.
The kickflip.
The heelflip
The 180.
The acid drop.

Okay, fine. There might be some serious skill (and colorful powder?) needed to catch air like the guy above, but everyone starts somewhere, right?

So whether you’re itching to grind the city or realizing that the fence plank with wheels glued to its bottom isn’t going to last, here are fifteen of the best skateboards for beginning street shredders.

Note: Confused about the board sizes? First, use our skateboard size calculator here.

Dimensions: 7.75” X 31.75”

Bearing Type: Amphetamine Abec 5

Cost: $64.95

Sometimes simpler is better, and the Mini-Logo Chevron 12 provides just that – simplistic quality. Made from solid maple and featuring an elevated “stiffness” that allows for better launch, this board is perfect for the work-in-progress skater. Whether you’re skitching along the street (okay, seriously, don’t try this – it’s only cool in Tony Hawk’s Underground) or hitting the park o’ ramps with some fellow riders, this board has the wheels, bearings, and overall durability to serve you well.

Dimensions: 7.625” X 31.3”

Bearing Type: Carbon steel

Cost: $69.99

How many people can say they skate each day with a handful (well, actually, maybe arm full!) of pandas? Purchase the Enjoi Panda Pile board and the answer to that question will be at least one…

…You!

Here’s the thing – you, as an uber-intelligent consumer, know that there’s plenty of products out in the vast, somewhat cutthroat world of capitalism that look totally awesome and, then, that’s about it. Rest assured that the Enjoi isn’t just about sleek visual appeal. It’s specifically shaped for young riders with custom concave for more control, pliable bearings for enhanced turn radius, and wheels that want to earn their worth both in the park and on the street.

Dimensions: 8” X 32”

Bearing Type: Amphetamine Abec 5

Cost: $84.95

Man, this board looks that good kind of bad, does it not? Like the Chevron 12, its deck was born from maple, and its Abec 5 bearings are what the skateboard market might call “hot.” The trucks are also lightweight but stable, making for good speed, easy turning, and solid trickability. Give it your consideration, Otto Rocket.

Dimensions: 8” X 32”

Bearing Type: SCSK8 Abec 9

Cost: $59.66

From a stylistic standpoint, SCSK8’s Pro skateboard has it going on. The deck comes in four different styles – Thunderbird (pictured), The Mummy, Frank’s Finger, and Calavera. If you reviewed the Abec bearings guide at the beginning of this article you may also be experiencing incredulity…

…Yep, embrace it. Abec 9 – this baby’s gonna FLY. Maybe avoid the streets of San Francisco when you’re first starting off.

At just under $60, this is a solid choice for someone itching to get their feet wet with street skating while also being able to practice tricks. With high-bounce wheels and grip that doesn’t fail, you’ll find yourself kickflipping in no time.

Dimensions: 7.5” X 31.5”

Bearing Type: Abec 7

Cost: $33.99

Krown’s “Animal” series is the perfect pick for someone with an itch to ride and an even bigger itch to not ride a board made by ye olde Walmart. With Abec 7 bearings, it’ll provide more than enough of that adrenaline rush you’re looking for while rolling downhill, and at 7.5” X 31.5” in dimension, it’s a great board for the quintessential rookie.

The board comes in four different designs – Bear, Bengal, Cobra, and Wolf. What’s that, you say? The Bear’s been your spirit animal since age seven? You’ve always secretly rooted for the antagonists of The Karate Kid? Looks like Krown has what you need.

Dimensions: 6” X 22.5”

Bearing Type: Abec 7

Cost: $29.99

Ah, our first cruiser on the list! Careful with this one, dear reader and future street shredder, as you can see by the Dimensions (and, perhaps, the picture itself), this is not your typical board. Cruisers are meant for smooth riding. They have bigger wheels meant for sailing the wide streets of [insert your city name here].

Note, if you attempt tricks on this guy, bad things are probably going to happen. Cal 7’s cruiser is for just that – cruisin’. Its Abec 7 bearings will give you an expedited ride when desired and, if blue isn’t your color, do not dismay! This puppy is available in twenty-five different colors, with some even going so far as to include a nifty design.

Dimensions: 7.625” X 31.625”

Bearing Type: Not listed (but wheels are marketed as providing high rebound and grip)

Cost: Typically between $80 – 100

It’s common knowledge that having a fire-breathing dragon on the bottom of your board automatically makes you a better skater, right?

If not (and if that logic is, shall we say, “flawed”), fear not! The Powell Golden Dragon Flying Dragon features a strong design and is a great entry-level board on sale for an entry-level price. It’s deck allows for the pop you want when starting to master that ollie or kickflip, while its wheels lend themselves well to performing tricks (the harder the wheel, the more trick-friendly it is).

Also worth noting is the wide polymeric strap worked into the board’s deck. An internal fixture, of course, but essentially put in place to hold the board together even if it breaks. This way, if you grind too hard, you also don’t end up staying too hard in the ER when the board pieces go opposite ways…along with your legs.

It’s a great safety feature built-in to ensure that riding stays the way it’s supposed to be: Fun!

Dimensions: 8” X 31”

Bearing Type: Abec 7

Cost: $39.99

Hikole has reached “Amazon’s Choice” level for skateboards best suited for kids ages 6-12. Featuring neat board designs (Red Pose, Black Pose, Human Head, Skull, and Letter), Abec 7 precision bearings, and an authentic Canadian maple deck, this board is terrific bang for your buck.

What’s more, this board is great for learning the basic ensemble of tricks so, paired with a novice who’s just trying to get his or her feet wet, it’s a match made in heaven.

Order off Amazon today and you’re guaranteed a one year warranty!

Dimensions: 8” X 36”

Bearing Type: Abec 7

Cost: $69.99

This beast of a board can be considered the daddy of cruisers. Check out its Dimensions – 8” X 36”! You won’t find yourself keeping those toes close together on this bad boy. Rather, the Yocaher Spirit Wolf gives you the “longboard” experience you deserve, and certainly carries a different vibe than the Cal 7.

An extended deck firmly rooted upon fat tires, the Yocaher Spirit Wolf is all the fun of surfing with none of the water (well, unless it’s raining). Much like the Cal 7, this isn’t a board you buy to do tricks; so, if cruising the high streets is more your style, then give it a look.

Dimensions: 8” X 31”

Bearing Type: Abec 11

Cost: $34.99

Retrospec’s Alameda skateboard is marketed as being a one stop shop for sauntering through the neighborhood in style or filming your next Youtube trick montage at the skatepark. Suitable for novices and aspiring shredders alike, its Abec 11 bearings are sure to make you fly, while also coming equipped with rubber dust covers to prevent dirt buildup. Super helpful if you find yourself coursing through a neighborhood with the middle name “Construction Zone.”

Much like some of our other listed rides, the Alameda comes in a variety of designs, a few of which feature some pretty far out three-dimensional flavor. Check’em out!

Dimensions: 6” X 22.5”

Bearing Type: Abec 7

Cost: $34.99

MEKETEC’s Mini Cruiser is made especially for kids to cruise back and forth from school, a friend’s house, part-time job and/or everything in between. The Abec 7 bearings allow for fast passage to and from points A and B, and the heavy duty trucks ensure a stable ride.

Check out the nine different color designs that MEKETEC has to offer (“The Joker” is my personal favorite). Another thing? This baby weighs less than four pounds and, at 6” X 22.5”, can easily plop into your backpack!

Again, note that this is a cruiser. If you manage to pull out a host of tricks on this one, consider going pro immediately. More likely, though, you’ll want to stick to cruisin’ and perusin’ your territory and save the trick sesh for a standard skateboard.

Dimensions: 6” X 22.5”

Bearing Type: Abec 7

Cost: $23.07

This cruiser is all about time traveling you back to the ‘70s with its retro, plastic design. Don’t let that ‘p’ word put you down, though; its quality is first-class. This plastic isn’t born from your latest tupperware set – it’s high-strength, injection-molded, tailored to fit your riding style instead of you having to adjust to its demands.

Featuring eleven different styles, 5” trucks for mega control, balance, and stability, and a total weight of three pounds (throw that thing in your bag!), the Quip is equipped to be your go-to ride. (See what I did there?…I’ll show myself out…)

Dimensions: Length of 32”, you choose the width!

Bearing Type: Abec 7

Cost: $74.99

This board is dope and made with care and concern for riders of all levels and all ages. See, the width of the board is chosen by you, and you alone. That’s right Harry Potter, you’re a skateboarder and you get to make the call. Use the drop down box on CCS’s Amazon listing to select from a 7” width (kids’ size) or higher. Then choose a style (they have six listed). And finally, enjoy the fact that, for under $100, you can be bequeathed with a board made from a company that’s held strong since the mid-80s and is looking out for riders of all skill levels. Enjoy!

Dimensions: ~7” X 28”

Bearing Type: Abec 7

Cost: $123.95

We’re down to the final two and, as you can probably tell from both listings (and specs), they are related! SkateXS is definitely making the most expensive boards on this list, but they also deliver solid quality and a personalization feature that simply can’t be topped.

This board, made specifically for kids ages 5-12, can be personalized with their names across its grip tape. What kid (or adult, for that matter) wouldn’t want that!? Talk about an easy Christmas present or the quickest way to win the “Best Uncle” award.

There are twenty-one different stylistic choices for this board, all ranging in both deck and wheel color. The deck sizes are made specifically to give kids the balance and support they need while learning to become ride-or-die skateboard Jedis.

And……(drum roll please as we move our eyes downwards)…

Dimensions: ~7” X 28”

Bearing Type: Abec 7

Cost: $123.95

…..If the SkateXS Starboard isn’t doing it for you, there’s always pirates! Arr you ready?

Again, I’ll show myself out.

This board has a few extra design options (twenty-four instead of twenty-one) and is great for the kiddos dying to become skating savants. In addition to the Starboard above and this colorful ode to 17th century rapscallions, the SkateXS board can come with a Panda or Unicorn design.

Need more be said? A solid board with strong Abec 7 bearings, creative design, and personalization, this is sure to start skateboarding youth off right!

Ready to get out there and let the Rocket Power theme song rip as you literally rip across the streets? Hopefully this list has pushed you towards that awesome, free-flying moment. As you embark on your journey to become the world’s next best trick magician (or live vicariously through the person you’re buying this board for) remember: This is a personal experience.

Looking to catch air and make that board flip in the process? A skateboard awaits you. Want something to move you faster across pedestrian-laden beach streets? A longboard lurks. Is the small game cruise style your end game? A mini cruiser is calling your name.

Whatever you decide, revel in the fact that your skateboarding lifestyle has just begun!

We are in interesting times right now where many YouTubers are experiencing demonetization and are losing their income from videos for their content. The world is changing and just as quickly as myspace came and Facebook overtook it we will witness many avenues of social media become lapped by the “newer” thing.  However, as it stands right now what are the top 4 most viewed skateboard related youtube videos? The results may come as both a surprise and an assumed outcome.

4. TONY HAWK RIDES THE WORLDS FIRST HOVERBOARD

This video came at a point in time when alot of technology was breaking through including drones to the mass market. This hoverboard ill admit was not excatly what I had hoped when I clicked on the video the first time but the word hoverboard was enough click bait for me to be a contributor of a view to this video. The technology has improved since this video and Tony Hawk is a legend and always will be. Still entertaining and worth a viewing. The video currently stands at 17 Million + views.

3. TONY HAWK SKATES FIRST DOWNWARD SPIRAL LOOP

Now I dont just say this because my first sponsor was actually Birdhouse and I got to meet Tony in my youth as one of his Birdhouse flow kids but honestly the Birdman is a cool dude. A legend who has done so much for skateboarding but above all a skateboarder who to this day pushes the boundaries and still has the motivation to progress. I have loads of respect for his determination to push skateboarding to greater heights even in his later years. This downward spiral was nuts and I applaud from my chair as I watch Tony make history. Interesting note the “Downward Spiral” I feel could even be a homage to the band Nine Inch Nails to whom Tony is also a fan of! Pretty awesome.  The Downard Spiral lands Tony in at 19+ Million views.

2. SKATEBOARDING DOG

Yup Tillman the skateboarding English Bulldog is the 2nd most viewed skateboard related video on youtube. We have all seen this talented canine do his thing and look back at our very own dog in hopes of training them to at least stand on the board. Sadly Tillman passed away in 2015 but his memory and talent live on forever in this video showcasing his skateboarding skills. Skateboarding Dog has over 22 million views to date!

1. BEST OF RODNEY MULLEN

The skate god himself Rodney Mullen has the most video on youtube in the category of skateboarding with a whopping 23 million plus views. This video is a compilation of his skateboard clips throughout the years. Watching this makes me crave a new Rodney Mullen video part. We actually havent had a new “full length” Mullen part since Almost round 3. Heres to crossing our fingers they make a round 4 video down the line. Watch his technical prowess and enjoy great skateboarding.