WHEN PURCHASING A SKATEBOARD CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING TO SETUP YOUR STUDENT FOR SUCCESS:
- There are several board styles: trick boards, penny boards, cruiser/ long boards,classics/ vintage boards and more. Our curriculum is designed for learning tricks on a trick board therefore lessons/ classes require a trick board. Trick boards have a “popsicle” shape. Please do not show up to your lesson with any other type of board.
- Please avoid purchasing a COMPLETE trick skateboard from a big-box retailer or anywhere for that matter. Many Many times these Complete boards come with less than desirable parts (e.g. trucks that don't turn/ respond well) making a very difficult activity even more difficult. It's best to purchase PART SEPARATELY and from online or local skateboard shops as they carry professional grade parts. Consider purchasing a skate tool and bring with you when skateboarding. Our certified instructors can assemble your board at the start of your lesson.
- Make sure your board is not excessively damaged: chips, cracks, rusting/ water damaged, griptape missing or peeling off, coned wheels, broken bearings. Superficial scratches are not of concern, they are actually very common as skill progresses.
- Arrive early to suit up protective gear before the start of the lesson and conduct warm up stretches.
- Clothing: gym style wear provides added comfort when skateboarding (pants advised for leg Protection)
- Shoes - skateboarding shoes recommended. Low-soled sneakers will also work. Slip-ons not recommended. All laces & straps must be tight.
- Bring plenty of drinking water.
- Apply sunscreen prior to your outdoor lesson or class.
WHEELS:
- Wheels are measured by hardness indicated by a number and a letter and diameter in millimeters.
- Hardness is indicated by a number and a letter. Skateboard wheels typically range from 78-103, “A” for urethane compound wheels (A is Recommended) and “D” for less common plastic compound wheels (Not Recommended).
- For tricks boards we highly recommend wheel hardness of 97A-103A and wheel size of 52mm – 55mm.
TRUCKS:
- Trucks are also measured in millimeters across the hanger, which houses the axle.
- As the deck width changes so does the need to get different sized trucks, in most cases but not always, truck can accommodate small changes in deck sizes.
- We only recommend the following truck brands: Independent, Thunder and Venture.
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