How do you know what size skateboard to get?

Question

im 5'2, im just starting out skateboarding and i noticed that thewre are different sizes and i dont know what size to get...if you can recommend any good boards or online sites to buy them let me know.

thanks

Answer 1

I am about your height and i use 7.5 that is generaly the size most people use if you skate vert(ramps) then get something bigger

Answer 2

im 5'2'' also i mostly use a deck that is about 7.5 to 8, the best thing for you to do is to go to your local skateboarding shop and ask to stand on a few boards. if they have any completes most defeintily ask to stand on them, its not realy a thing that your ganna know at first but once you have been through a few boards you will know what your comfortable with. but im going to recomend you try a 7.5 or 7.75, you also dont need the best berrings in the world pick out a $15-$20 set

Answer 3

Im not a skateboarder but my best friend skates and usually try  putting your hand down to ur side and on your risk should be the size, or you can go to a skateboard shop and try to see what you like best!

Answer 4

The answer above is the right answer so no reason to repeat it all.

But i have a couple things to add.

Smaller widths will also tend to flip easier

Also, look at different concaves as that makes a huge difference on how you skate. I prefer bigger concaves but its just preference

Answer 5

The deck that the feels the best is the right size.  Generally, street skaters prefer narrower boards, park skaters a bit wider and vert skaters like wide boards.  People with smaller feet usually choose narrower boards.  None of this is set in stone.  Try riding some friends' boards andf see what you like.  Then head down to a local skate shop and stand on some boards there as well.  get the one that feels best to you.

Answer 6

a mini logo (ml) is a good brand and look on fastforward.com zumies.com