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Skateboard Buying Guide
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How to Buy a Skateboard
Warehouse Skateboards offers a massive selection. That’s all well and good if you know what you want, but what if you’re a brand-newbie or a traditionalist who’s been riding the same rig forever? You might need a little help! We’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make the right decisions, whether you’re buying a complete board or just picking up some pieces to improve your current ride.
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Choosing a Pre-Assembled Complete Skateboard
If you’re a novice skater and you don't want to build a custom complete board, check out our selection of pre-assembled completes. Warehouse Skateboards offers complete boards that are built from the same quality parts offered separately on our site. We do the brainwork of choosing what works well together, and you get a skate-ready board and a nice little discount for buying all the parts at one time! This is great for a novice skater who doesn’t feel like reading this whole doctrine on “how to buy,” but wants to choose all the right parts. It’s also great for the skate-masters who know precisely what they want, since many of our completes are built from our top selling components.
Check out the available Complete Skateboards currently On Sale 20% OFF
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Building a Custom Complete Skateboard
If you’re a seasoned skater, you probably know exactly what you want. All you need is a list to help you remember to get all the pieces. Here goes…
Start building your complete skateboard at Warehouse Skateboards!
- Skateboard Deck
- Set of Skateboard Trucks (two trucks)
- Set of Skateboard Wheels (four wheels)
- Set of Skateboard Bearings (2 per wheel, 8 total)
- Skateboard Riser Pads (optional)
- Mounting Skateboard Hardware
- Skateboard Grip Tape
- Skate Key (a must have, if you don’t already have one)
Check out our How to Assemble a Complete Skateboard instruction video.
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Decks come in many different widths, and the length of the deck will always be proportionate to the width. The width you need depends on your size, skating style, and personal preference. Here are some general guidelines:
What skateboard deck width is right for me?
Micro
Deck width: 6.5" to 6.75”
Deck length: 27.2” to 27.6”
For skaters 5 years or younger, under 3’4” tall who wear a size 3 shoe or smaller
Mini
Deck width: 7.0"
Deck length: 28”
For skaters 6 to 8 years old between 3’5” and 4’4” tall who wear size 4-6 shoes
Mid-size
Deck width: 7.3”
Deck length: 29”
For skaters 9 to 12 years old between 4’5” and 5’2” tall who wear size 7-8 shoes
Decks 7.5” or larger
For all skaters over age 13, taller than 5’3” with a shoe size of 9 and up.
However, individual skating style will determine deck size for these decks:
7.5" to 8" - Standard board for adult riders skating streets or doing more technical tricks
8.0" to 8.25" - Skating pools, ramps and parks
8.25" and larger - Vert, pools, cruising and just going old school
Check out the available skateboard decks currently in stock.
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The width of your truck axle should closely match the width of your deck. Truck size can be measured by the width of the hanger or the width of the axle.
What size skateboard trucks do I need for my skateboard?
3.0", 3.5", 4.0", 4.5" - 6.5" to 7.0" deck width
7.75" Axle / 5.0" Hanger (129mm) - 7.25” to 8" deck width
8.0" Axle / 5.25" Hanger (139mm) - 8” to 8.5" deck width
8.5" Axle / 5.75" Hanger (149mm) - 8.5” to 9" deck width
9.0" Axle / 6.5" Hanger (169mm) - 9” to 10” deck width
10.0" Axle / 8.5" Hanger (215mm) - 10” and above deck width
What about truck height?
Truck height is the distance between the bottom of the skate deck and the hanger. In general, a mid-sized truck works well for most skateboarders, but high or low trucks may be preferred under these circumstances:
Low: Provides extra stability for flip tricks. Designed for small wheels (50-55mm).
High: Great for cruising and carving. Designed for large wheels (56mm+).
Check out the available skateboard trucks currently in stock.
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Skateboard wheels vary in color, size and durability. The diameter and durometer of the wheel affect the way the board rides. The diameter and durometer are a matter of personal preference and skating style. Here are some general guidelines:
What size skateboard wheel do I need?
Diameter: Smaller wheels are slower, bigger wheels are faster.
52-55mm – Slower, but stable and good for trick riding and smaller riders
56-60mm – Beginners of all sizes on ramp, park and street
60mm+ – Longboards, old-school boards, speed and rougher surfaces
Durometer measures the wheel’s hardness. Harder wheels are faster; softer wheels are slower but have better grip.
Note: Standard wheel durometer is 99A.
87a – Soft wheel good for rough surfaces, longboards or street boards that need lots of grip.
95a – Slightly harder and faster with a little less grip, but the grip's still good.
99a – Good speed and grip. Good wheel for beginners, street, ramp and park.
100a+ – Hardest and fastest wheel with the least grip.
Check out the available skateboard wheels currently in stock.
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What size bearings do I need for my skateboard wheels?
Skateboard bearings are all the same size and will fit any wheel we sell.
Bearings may not vary in size, but they do vary in quality. The more expensive ones are actually made better with better sealing, more inner ball-bearings, and higher quality metals.
Check out the available skateboard bearings currently in stock.
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Do a need riser pads for my skateboard?
Skateboard decks that use wheels smaller than 55mm do not typically require risers. 1/8” shock pads can help keep the hardware from vibrating loose.
As the wheels get larger, there's a greater chance for wheel bite (when the wheel will makes contact with the underside of the deck) causing a nasty wipeout. In general, the longer the board and the larger the wheel, the more height is needed in a riser pad.
Check out the available riser pads currently in stock.
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Simple. If you are getting riser pads, it's probably safe to go longer on the bolts. If you're not, go with the shorter ones. Even if you end up getting them too long, it's just a few strokes with the hacksaw to trim them down, so play it safe.
What size hardware do I need to put together my skateboard?
7/8" to 1" - No Riser
1" to 1 1/8" - 1/8" Riser
1 1/4" - 1/4" Riser
1 1/2" - 1/2" Riser
Check out the available skateboard hardware currently in stock.
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Grip tape is the sandpaper-like material applied to the top of the deck that helps your shoes grip the board. Grip tape most commonly comes in one large sheet that must be applied and cut based on the size and shape of your board. You can cut shapes out or choose different colors or patterns to customize the look of your deck.
How to Griptape a Skateboard instruction video.
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