How to choose a boards

 Board is the most important part of the skateboard, it is the only part which is in direct contact with your leg, so it is important to choose an ideal one just for you. Width, profile (concave) - think about both of these attributes properly before you choose the skateboard. 


The width of the skateboard determines driving style

When choosing a skateboard you have to look at the width rather than anything else. This is what determines which style of riding is appropriate.


Board width - riding style:

7,5"- 8" - riding in the park

8"- 8,25" - park/street

8,25" and more "- street/pool


Every board behaves a little differently. Narrow boards are faster in trick, wider are more stable when riding and impacting. The right width is individual, each rider prefers something different, so finding the right one can take a bit of time.


Material

The most commonly used material is canadian maple. The board is made of several veneers, mostly seven, which are laminated perpendicular to each other. Boards with more than seven layers are firmer but heavier. 


Bending (concave) allows better control over the board

An important feature of the skateboard is its deflection into the "U" shape. The concave allows precise placement of the feet, better control of the board, faster execution of tricks and more. The concave is divided into three classes - Mellow, Medium, High.


Shape

Each board has a nose and a tail. Mostly, the nose is slightly longer than the tail. Longer nose is better for tricks like nollie and shorter nose will make a better pop.

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