SKATEBOARDS AS CHRISTMAS GIFTS – A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
Christmas is coming up and there’s a skateboard on your child’s wish list? Since you’re kids should start out skating on the best set up that makes it safest and easiest we’ve put together this little guide to help all you first-time skateboard buyers out.
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AVOID MISTAKES
No one wants a crying kid on Christmas morning. Are you a parent who basically doesn’t know a thing about skateboards and what sizes are the right ones for your kids? Admittedly, the characteristics of a skateboard are pretty hard to grasp for those who aren’t familiar with the sport or have never set a foot on a board. Furthermore, a skateboard is so much more than a piece of wood with two trucks and four wheels. Therefore, there are many mistakes one might make when buying a skateboard that can quickly result in your child losing interest in skateboarding or making the gift less attractive.
01
AVOID MISTAKES
No one wants a crying kid on Christmas morning. Are you a parent who basically doesn’t know a thing about skateboards and what sizes are the right ones for your kids? Admittedly, the characteristics of a skateboard are pretty hard to grasp for those who aren’t familiar with the sport or have never set a foot on a board. Furthermore, a skateboard is so much more than a piece of wood with two trucks and four wheels. Therefore, there are many mistakes one might make when buying a skateboard that can quickly result in your child losing interest in skateboarding or making the gift less attractive.
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SKATEBOARDS FROM SUPERMARKETS, TOY STORES AND SPORTS SHOPS
Having some eye candy to look at is important, so hopefully out of our huge range of skateboard decks and skateboard completes, we have something that takes your fancy. The shape and size of your board is the probably the most important factor, it affects every element of your riding (you’ll also spend a lot of time starting at it). If you look through our selection of boards amongst the majority you will notice that the width of them varies from about 7.5″ all the way through to some which are 10″ wide. We tend to recommend that a small person selects a board on the narrower end of the spectrum so between 7.5″ wide and 8.5″ wide. Our thinking behind this is that the less board there is, the easier it is to flip around and work with when it comes to that. We can advise when it comes to shapes and sizes but finding a board you are happy with generally comes first.
PROFESSIONAL SKATEBOARDERS RIDING BOARDS FROM DEPARTMENT STORES – SEE FOR YOURSELF!
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DOn’T FORGET A HELMET
Don’t forget to grab a helmet and some pads to go along with any board. Whilst lots of experienced skateboarders opt not to wear a helmet – This is only after years of experience and even then they are not protected from injury. If the skater has not skated before, it’s definitely our recommendation to grab a certified helmet (hard foam- to protect from nasty concussions) and even a pair of pads. They’ll make all the difference in the confidence a new skater has and feeling safe is the most important factor in inspiring confidence.
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DON’T FORGET A HELMET
Don’t forget to grab a helmet and some pads to go along with any board. Whilst lots of experienced skateboarders opt not to wear a helmet – This is only after years of experience and even then they are not protected from injury. If the skater has not skated before, it’s definitely our recommendation to grab a certified helmet (hard foam- to protect from nasty concussions) and even a pair of pads. They’ll make all the difference in the confidence a new skater has and feeling safe is the most important factor in inspiring confidence.