How many types of skateboards are there?

When it comes to size and shape, there are two main categories of skateboards: longboard skateboards and shortboard skateboards. As a general rule of thumb, we could say short skateboards are made for tricks, and long skateboards are made for cruising.

What type of skateboard is best?

The best skateboards for street skating are standard skateboards with nearly symmetrical popsicle stick-shaped decks. Street skaters usually also prefer smaller wheels (50-54mm) and narrower decks (8.0″ – 8.5″) because they make it easier to ollie, do flip tricks and land switch.

What type of skateboard is good for beginners?

To start with, we recommend a deck width of 7.75″ or 8.0″. Most full-sized complete skateboards will come in either 7.75″ or 8.0″ widths, this is the right size to start with, as your experience grows you’ll know if you need a wider board later on.

What are the different types of skateboards available?

Different Types Of Skateboards and Their Names Downhill Skateboarding. Downhill Skateboard designed for downhill, Freestyling, dancing, long-distance travelling, and higher speed. Longboards. Longboards are more extended and broader than cruiser boards. Mini Boards. Cruiser Boards. Old School board. Off-road skateboard. Street skateboard. Freestyle skateboard. Slalom Skateboard. Park skateboard.

What are the different types of skateboarding?

There are many different kinds of skateboards and skateboarding including Longboard, Classic, Slalom, Street, Pool, Park, Downhill, Cruising, Freestyle, Vert and Off-Road; and new styles are being developed all the time. The type of skateboard you choose to use depends on how you want to use it.

What are the different sizes of skateboards?

Skateboard widths (barring longboards, cruisers, or miniature boards) range from 7.7″ to 9″ or more. The most common deck shape is the symmetrical “popsicle” shape, but directional retro and fun shaped boards that trend wider are increasing in popularity.

What’s the difference between a longboard and a skateboard?

A longboard is typically longer in length than a conventional skateboard, hence its name. While longboards do not follow a formal length requirement, the cutoff between a longboard and a skateboard is typically 91 cm, or approximately 3 feet, in length, and longboards are commonly as long as 130 cm, or 51 inches.