Thanks for the video! Super clear info. I'm using a 9" deck right now, just starting out, and want to eventually move on to a smaller size, maybe 8" or 8.5". This one's comfortable but it does feel a bit heavy!
I forgot to mention the grip jobs on these decks are dope. Any tips as to how you come up with these rad designs or how they're done would be great. I was inspired by Andy Anderson but when I tried tearing up my Jessup grip tape it didn't go well.
Just take your time and rip carefully. Start in the middle at the top too. This is the first time I've done it and it felt pretty straight forward for me
well I have size 12 shoes and I started out with an 8.38, which felt good enough. I never thought I´d go smaller, but I actually went down to an 8 and it feels great! the smaller size makes it more responsive and nimble, the lighter weight is also great, gives it a great feeling. now I also have an 8.5 just to have the 2 extremes for me. this one feels very big and hard to fall off of, but its also heavy. I dont know, just try it out and see what fits you best. it really comes with experience, anything between 8 and 8.5 will be good to start with I think, and after a few months you will have a good grasp on what you prefer.
Interesting to hear that man. I've always heard people say if you have bigger feet get a wider board but like you say its all personal preference. I was really worried going down to an 8.25 from an 8.5 but I hardly even noticed so now I'm tempted to go down a little bit further!
The range skews much more to the wider side than I expected. I'm a beginner who transitioned from cruisers and I started out with 8". But I'm intrigued mainly by freestyle, I see footwork as an important part of my tricks and I also don't want to give myself a hard time learning ollie. So I got my eyes on a 7.375" * 29.8" deck, gonna get that one after my current board dies of razor blades.
Thanks for watching! Narrower decks are very good for technical skating but anything other than that and you might struggle, especially transition. And tbh I dont think a smaller deck will help you to learn an ollie any easier or faster. If anything it could be a hindrance as smaller decks require a bit more control. Freestyle decks look really fun too I'd love to try one!
For me as an overweight beginner with Size 13 feet I honestly feel a lot more comfortable pushing around on a true 8.5" deck all the way up to 10". I tried skating on a 8" deck but just don't feel confident standing on it. Once I get to doing techie stuff I'll probably want a smaller board.
hey ik this is late but im thinking of getting into skateboarding im 14 and 4'11-5'0 i weigh 50kg (110 pounds) andd size 6/6.5 in womens shoes (UK) im not sure if i should get a 7.75 or a 7.5
The only way to find out what is right for you is through skating unfortunately. The difference between those two widths is pretty small though so I wouldn't worry too much. If you can - get to a skateshop. They will let you stand on the boards to see what feels the nicest. I'm a size 7/8 men and 8.25 feels nice for me but I'm a lot taller. Hope that helps you a bit!
Thanks for the video! Super clear info. I'm using a 9" deck right now, just starting out, and want to eventually move on to a smaller size, maybe 8" or 8.5". This one's comfortable but it does feel a bit heavy!
Yeah good thinking. Wide decks can be a lot of fun though!
I forgot to mention the grip jobs on these decks are dope. Any tips as to how you come up with these rad designs or how they're done would be great. I was inspired by Andy Anderson but when I tried tearing up my Jessup grip tape it didn't go well.
Just take your time and rip carefully. Start in the middle at the top too. This is the first time I've done it and it felt pretty straight forward for me
well I have size 12 shoes and I started out with an 8.38, which felt good enough.
I never thought I´d go smaller, but I actually went down to an 8 and it feels great! the smaller size makes it more responsive and nimble, the lighter weight is also great, gives it a great feeling.
now I also have an 8.5 just to have the 2 extremes for me. this one feels very big and hard to fall off of, but its also heavy.
I dont know, just try it out and see what fits you best.
it really comes with experience, anything between 8 and 8.5 will be good to start with I think, and after a few months you will have a good grasp on what you prefer.
Interesting to hear that man. I've always heard people say if you have bigger feet get a wider board but like you say its all personal preference. I was really worried going down to an 8.25 from an 8.5 but I hardly even noticed so now I'm tempted to go down a little bit further!
The range skews much more to the wider side than I expected. I'm a beginner who transitioned from cruisers and I started out with 8". But I'm intrigued mainly by freestyle, I see footwork as an important part of my tricks and I also don't want to give myself a hard time learning ollie. So I got my eyes on a 7.375" * 29.8" deck, gonna get that one after my current board dies of razor blades.
Thanks for watching! Narrower decks are very good for technical skating but anything other than that and you might struggle, especially transition. And tbh I dont think a smaller deck will help you to learn an ollie any easier or faster. If anything it could be a hindrance as smaller decks require a bit more control. Freestyle decks look really fun too I'd love to try one!
@@iamlazyskater Yeah, so I guess I'll have to learn it fast before my current deck wears off then!
you got it!
For me as an overweight beginner with Size 13 feet I honestly feel a lot more comfortable pushing around on a true 8.5" deck all the way up to 10". I tried skating on a 8" deck but just don't feel confident standing on it. Once I get to doing techie stuff I'll probably want a smaller board.
I think wider is best for beginners then slowly work your way down. Once you start doing more tech stuff it gets hard on a wider board IMO!
nice! i have just moved down to 8.25 after riding 8.5s for nearly a year!
That’s my next move man! How you finding it? Got some 144 hollows waiting but need to finish off this 8.5 first
Yo just want to ask a question. I skate street with an 8.0 but want technically and a bigger place to land should I move up.
hey ik this is late but im thinking of getting into skateboarding im 14 and 4'11-5'0 i weigh 50kg (110 pounds) andd size 6/6.5 in womens shoes (UK) im not sure if i should get a 7.75 or a 7.5
The only way to find out what is right for you is through skating unfortunately. The difference between those two widths is pretty small though so I wouldn't worry too much. If you can - get to a skateshop. They will let you stand on the boards to see what feels the nicest. I'm a size 7/8 men and 8.25 feels nice for me but I'm a lot taller. Hope that helps you a bit!
7.75
I've got size 15 feet lol
Wowzers! big socks! 😁
are you spvidz?
yes
@@iamlazyskater Haha, nice. Teaching all the good stuff ;) Whats next?
Think i'll stop at 2 channels its already too much work haha
Here is an idea you don’t know the size measure it Simple!
Wow! Genius, didn't think of that! Thanks!