Im beginning to skateboard. i'm six feet tall and i have kinda big feet. i just bought a size 7.5 board?

Question

is this a good size for a beginner? my feet fit on the board too

Answer 1

Dude I think you need a wider board, I have size 9 feet and they fit on a 7.5 but, If you're 6ft and have kinda big feet i suggest you get a 7.75 and up to 8.25 if your riding street (ollies, grinds, flips, staircases, ect) and wider if you are riding vert ( bowls, Steep ramps, halfpipes, mini ramps, ect). The wider your board is the more stable it is, so if you are a beginner, I would choose a wider deck than a 7.5, just for stability, but if you can ride it fine, without falling off you it will work just fine. It's really just what you're use to. Check out:  http://skateboard.about.com/od/boardmain...

Good luck!

Answer 2

depending on how big your feet are...i have size 12 and i ride a 7.75..i dont get a board any bigger cause it just feels awkward to ride...good luck learning though..not a lot of good tall skaters out there..trust me ive tried to teach a few..