Skateboard Size

Deck width and length are determined by personal preference. It also is determined by the type of skating you plan to do. Wider decks (over 8¡± wide) are normally used for vert / ramp skating. Narrower decks (7.5¡± ¨C 8.0¡±) tend to be used for street skating. However, there are pros, for example Andrew Reynolds, who use a wider deck for street skating. Andrew skates an 8.25¡± wide skateboard. Once again, it¡¯s all personal preference.

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