Choosing Your First Skateboard - The Complete Setup

In this video, I will be teaching you about how to choose the perfect first skateboard while answering 4 of the most common questions beginners ask about purchasing their first skateboard. This video should be a guide to buying your first complete skateboard!
Timecodes:
Intro: 0:00
Complete Setup or Build Your Own?: 0:49
The Store: 2:24
Skateboard Size: 3:55
What Brand Should I Get?: 5:33
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[@curiosity_killed_the_batt]

This was really helpful, I recently got the urge to learn how to skateboard and your TikToks and videos are pretty helpful

[@hnry4820]

Have you skated yet?

[@hightackle7998]

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[@Eduardo_3334]

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[@starxfait]

Yooo how's that going for you

[@coache1nine]

I'm an older skater who wanted to get back into boarding. I knew I was going to build my own board and I used the interweb to do some research before buying. I did go to Zumiez, but everything I picked was top notch, so quality was never an issue. Was it more than I wanted to spend, yes, but I got exactly what I wanted. The fact that I like my board makes me want to ride it more. When I left Zumiez, every employee loved my board. Even at the skatepark, I get compliments on it. It fits me, it looks good, and I'm getting more comfortable with it everyday. However you decide to purchase, make sure you like it and are comfortable with it. If not, you will regret your purchase and will not ride it.

[@daronjohnson9095]

I needed to see this lol

[@antoniojep936]

Thanks

[@kkohi]

why is this guy underrated wtf-

[@SwigSwag]

This helped SOO much, thank you!!!

[@spluxie]

This deserves more recognition! I'm trying to educate myself before I get a skateboard. This was very helpful. Thank you! Edit: Posted this a week ago and with all the research I've done my mom agreed to let me get a skateboard. It's coming Within about a week!

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

thank you so much for the kind words!

[@spluxie]

@@MidnightSnackSkateboarding No problem! You deserve it!

[@westonzx5700]

@@spluxie how did it go

[@spluxie]

@Vanilleless I took a long break and started back up again a couple months ago

[@kellifrontz4064]

Where did you get your board ? I’m really wanna get a skateboard but I don’t really know where to get one from

[@evaschmidt6416]

THanks for this! Love how you addressed these questions, a fresh perspective from any other ones I've seen

[@vgskate8620]

Been skating for a year but still watch this video cuz its just so well edited and just all around great quality. Plus i always fall for that really aesthetically pleasing thumbnail

[@jellofroggo8568]

This video was such high quality, straight to the point, and SUPER helpful! How is this not more popular?

[@egoisticflamingo5869]

Incredibly helpful, thank you so much!

[@anasofiahernandez8988]

This helped out so much thank you! I still have a few questions tho... what type of skateboard should I get, and what type of deck depth should I get?

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Hi friend! I'm assuming by type you are talking about a skateboard, a cruiser, a penny board, and a long board? (Correct me if i'm wrong). A skateboard is used for tricks and what not, the rest I listed are made for... well cruising. So if you want to do tricks, I'd recommend getting a skateboard. As far as depth, most skateboards are going to be pretty much the same. I'd worry more about size than depth. Hope that helps! 🙏🙏

[@quevvs4105]

Thanks for all the help I’ve watched other videos but this one was the best!👍

[@avie1897]

This was literally the most helpful thing ever..

[@urfavfawn]

I’m just starting from level 0 and i really dont wanna watch a 20 minute video on what to buy and this video is 7 mins, funny and straight-forward so TYSM!!!

[@tennesseedogpack]

Is your attention span that crappy?

[@caitlinbaggot9197]

For the size of the board I got a little confused. I’m around 5”2, 5”3 what would be a good size. Sorry I didn’t understand that bit.

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

No worries! You're about the same height as myself. I ride a 7.75, so either that OR an 8.0. Can't go wrong with either!

[@GalacticMelody_]

399 subscribers and he's amazing! He deserves more well here's 400 cause your content is nice

[@esteraszymeczko949]

I was looking at some boards online and most of them I can’t afford but I found one that is more affordable. The price is much lower than usual but the board looks small and they didnt include a size in the desc.. is it worth it or should I wait until I can afford a better one?

[@notjoshcasts9296]

Insane qual thanks bro.

[@lolo_games4167]

Thanks sooo much this helped alot

[@kankay0820]

Thanks man! This was super helpful :)

[@lydiacho5271]

thank you king this was super helpful

[@Stefan-pj3oz]

Damn man, as someone who contemplated about starting out skating, I loved the vid, and the production! You'll get big soon if you continue like this! Considering that I don't know your equipment, i would recommend a brighter key light with lower iso, would help a ton ;)

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Thanks dude! I'm working on the lighting with each vid. Trying to make a video look bright with a low-light vibe is always difficult.

[@vojtaano7282]

thanks! this is the exact video i was looking for. appreciate your work man!

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful!

[@roofkorean2664]

I’ve been skating for years but I loved watching this

[@DontWatchMyVideos]

Thanks so much!!! Love the vid

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Thanks for watching! 😄

[@francesca9294]

awesome info and personality!

[@bois-se8id]

3:05 Him:if you don't wanna go to a local shop buy off tactics Tactics:being me local shop

[@delilh325]

Nice help and cable management man

[@tinecerne1675]

What are the best wheels for crusing but still good for some basic tricks

[@LEBRON4MVP]

I recommend a size 8.0 because it's like the middle size and I used a 8.0 for my first board when I was 8 years old and it worked perfectly fine when I got my 3rd board when I was about 9 I tried 7.75 and it was a little too small it felt like so I recommend 8.0 for a beginner because it's like the middle size and 8.0 will be perfect for anyone (besides a baby) if you're like 6 I recommend 7.25

[@M1l0404]

Opinion on: Deck : Sovrn Heap Deck 8.0 x 31.75 Trucks : Bullet standard 140mm trucks 8.0 Wheels : Mini Logo C-Cut "2" Black 101a Wheels 52mm Bearings : Bones Reds Bearings Or should i do Deck : WKND Zooted Logo Deck 7.75 x 31.25 Trucks : Bullet Standard Truck 7.75 Wheels : Mini Logo C-Cut "2" Black 101a Wheels 52mm Bearings : Bones Reds Bearings

[@aidanluna6236]

Thanks for the help! Me and my girlfriend are hoping to start skating soon.

[@Meardd]

Good tips man!! Left a like :)

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Thanks my dude!

[@Me-tf9lf]

If I decide to buy a complete skateboard that is not from several pieces, can I unscrew the wheels to the position that suits me?

[@edsnbtcn111]

thank you, this video helped me a lot. I'm 32 years old but still, learning how to skateboard is one my dream.

[@hamzahussain1212]

As a beginner who’s looking for a board under $50 CAD, what skateboard should I get? I’m thinking Cal 7 or Krown rookie from other videos/articles I’ve seen.

[@kierankt7677]

When i go for parts or anything skate related i always go to a skate shop called "OCD skate shop" it's such a good store and everybody is super nice there, also im 12 and i ride a 7.75 i think

[@bored_all_night_kana]

I bought a 8.0 dgk complete from tactics it gets here on August 4

[@Ebmsav]

Also I want a durable board so any reccomendations?

[@charlie.pxrkins]

im 5' 3 but i have size 5 (uk) shoes, should i go for the 7.3?

[@SYCHeOz]

Thanks bro this helped😂

[@CordyBurgett.1]

Thanks a lot! My board that I got from a friend broke today when I was learning to ollie. (I did my first ollie today) I’m gonna try and buy a new one off tactics

[@noah.urbaniak613]

So I’m not too new to skateboard and I’ve been doing it for a year my deck that I have right now is broken so I’m just asking what companies are most cost effective just for a deck and grip tape? Also how much should I be spending roughly in Canadian dollars?

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Thanks for watching! I know you can either check websites under the "Sale" section and you can most likely find a board with free griptape for like 54 canadian dollars. However, I'm not sure the price of shipping since those are from American shops. My best recommendation is if you can find either a local shop or an online shop you can usually find either sale boards or "shop boards". A shop board is a good quality board, the main difference is that it has the skate shops own graphic. For example, Tactics.com has a bunch of boards that just say "Tactics" on them and they are pretty cheap. I hope that helps!

[@nathanmaestas5661]

What's wrong with the Zoomie's shop at the mall? I'm a beginner without a skateboard so I don't know what the difference between that and a mom and pop skate shop is.

[@trtrickshots7740]

Do you think Zumiez is bad I have a local zumiez and I love the boards that they have

[@KaydenceMaxie-ci3iy]

This is helpful but i didnt know some terms and i got frustrated but still a very helpful video

[@lydiacho5271]

love the bezos slander

[@adamaryperez7074]

oh god I bought one from zumiez but the brand is enjoi erm- is that okay? btw I’ve had a cruiser board before a skateboard

[@nut3775]

For mine I got a creature deck with mob grip, bones 52 mm wheels, bones super reds and independent trucks

[@pearl5947]

Thats hella good

[@abigailament3930]

As a beginner buying a skateboard, do you recommend a regular, cruiser, or a longboard. And does it matter which one I get

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Howdy! It depends on what you would like to do. A regular board is going to be for doing tricks, but a longboard and cruiser are made just to try ride around. Hope that helps!

[@eloapaulino3068]

GOD BLESS YOU!!🛐

[@ramatismail2517]

Are Iron Stag skateboards good?

[@carolinapontinha7693]

Thank youuuu

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Thank youuu for watching! 🙏🙏🙏

[@burritobuddies2056]

i know you said to go more local and not bigger stores, but i can’t find any decks i like or even complete skateboards, so is it still ok for me to go buy a board at like tilly’s or zumiez?

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Of course! it's alright to buy from those places if it is your only option.

[@sikkunt3658]

Is it worth it to buy one if I live in the uk?..

[@carolinapontinha7693]

Hii, I live in Portugal and there is not much things brands about skatebords and i don't want to buy one internacional do you think a Tony Hawk skatebord is nice??

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Hi, yes a Tony Hawk skateboard would be great! I'd recommend to make sure it is a Birdhouse skateboard if possible. Birdhouse is the brand Tony Hawk owns so it will for sure be a good quality board!

[@hissasam3064]

Heyyyy How do know that the shop is trustworthy

[@eliberdinner4808]

I'm a relatively big guy (6'1" 250lb) and have never skated before. Would you recommend something bigger than 8" ? Like a 10" board if i just want to cruise around my neighborhood?

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Howdy friend. I'd recommend somewhere between 8.25-8.5 to start. They typically don't make traditional skateboards 10 inches. 9 is typically the biggest you can find, but that's a bit of an overkill even for cruising. Hope that helps!

[@Splox_]

Is firefly a good skate brand plz answer in the comments

[@Rumade]

Thank you so much for this! I made a new friend who skates and let me use her board (31 years old and 1st time on a board). Have decided I have to get my own. Unfortunately, the only free fun cash I have at the moment is a voucher for the big evil corp :( Update: I got my board from Native skate store and used amazon voucher for pads and helmet :)

[@kylespevak6781]

I just went average everything (except trucks, i like them tighter). My philosophy is start with something in the middle, and you'll eventually figure out what you want. Researching won't really help when you're very new, so just get something and go!

[@rossizatt2528]

Where do you get a cheaper bored ???

[@Julestube]

Apart from this video being the perfect guide I was looking for, I can't shake the thought that you are like the long lost brother of Alan Resnick.

[@bri5553]

Thank you

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

🙏🙏🙏 thanks for watching, friend!

[@user-vt4ym3km8d]

I bought my first complete like a year ago when I knew noting about skating and I kind of regret it, I didn’t know anything about the sizes or brands so I ended up buying a $60 grizzly complete and it sucks… It’s way too small and uncomfortable and the pop is really bad so yeah definitely do your research if you’re thinking about buying a complete. I’m gonna buy a new one soon but buying everything separately is SOOO expensive!!

[@2lip237]

Nice

[@strumtatatam1190]

How about decathlon skateboard?

[@deabehri1532]

I want to get a complete board but I don’t know where to buy one can u tell me a good online web site to buy one??

[@justme9145]

Hey! You should check out skatedeluxe :))

[@jjburchett7904]

thanks i turn 14 soon and was gonna get a skateboard to start skating bc my friends do

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

happy early birthday! Have fun out there! 😄

[@armancestoller3746]

hey im new to this vid just had the urge to start boarding, im 10 and 4'8, what size board should i get?

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Howdy! I have a video about "Which Skateboard Deck You Should Buy", I'd recommend checking out that video!

[@alson8403]

Hey i know i’m kinda late but, how much should i spend on my first skateboard?

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Hey dude! I'd say a good range is anywhere between $75-$120. I'd recommend checking out my KZbin video on the best online skateshops! That should help clear up the confusion. 😄

[@plasticshowdiver9157]

As a dude who's 6'1, a 8.75-10" board is the only size that worked for me

[@WhatisAPaladin]

buy a complete skateboard and just replace the parts when you got the extra cash, the first thing you honestly should get is bushings and bearings to begin with then research what kinda wheels, trucks and board you wanna get. this was my progress but im happy with it. Almost Rodney Mullen YOLO 8.0 (probs gonna stick with almost or try an enjoi since its basically the same wood) Tensor trucks Alloy 5.25 (changing to venture or royal once i get $$$) Bones bushings 96A China reds/Big reds (i brought both but honestly China reds will do ya) Spitfire F4 Classics d97 54mm Enjoi Little buddies bolts (swag) EDIT: My original setup was an element 7.75, was okay but didn't like the concave on it, and i live in country australia so the roads are rough as balls thats why i went for the 97s and 54mm if anyones wondering.

[@Joshua._.lesly123]

There isn't a local skatepark so Zumiez is all I have

[@Daniiiiiiiiii_]

While watching your video and quality of this video i thought you are one of the famous KZbinrs with lots of subscribers. You deserve better bro 😢

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Thank you so much 😁

[@jackkk586]

how u not have a thousand subs ill never know why

[@trikyfingers]

Is skatehut good?

[@viksataxd2331]

I am a kid and don't know what size to get any idea what to do?

[@henrikreinecke5590]

Does anyone know anything about the Skateboard Brand nkx ???

[@Ebmsav]

Ok so I'm in the child to teen bracket, and I'm tiny. So does the shoe size matter? Or is it just the overall size you are.

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

It's typically your overall size. If you are smaller, I'd recommend getting a board between 7.5-8 inches. You should be fine with anything in between that! :)

[@hamily5999]

nice video :)

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Thanks for watching! 😄

[@cottagegirl612]

Ishod is a good brand for a deck?

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

I checked a couple skate websites and I am not finding anything from that brand. So I would say it probably is not a good skate brand. Unless you are talking about the skater Ishod Wair. In which case, his pro decks are from Real Skateboards, which IS a good brand! 😁

[@cottagegirl612]

@@MidnightSnackSkateboarding thank you, i did not realise that ishod skateboard was not a brand and that it was from him thank you

[@putas0s]

There is a pawn shop near me that sells decks n stuff. Are pawn shops trustworthy?

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

In most cases, I would not trust pawn shop skateboards. Unless they are selling a trustworthy skate brand AND the board looks like it's great condition. However, it's still probably a better option to buy one from a local skate shop. Hope that helps!

[@reiausan669]

Is baker skateboards good for a beginner?

[@anpellersohot]

U will do just fine with any skateboard, as long as you have preference in board size

[@chungheahem3435]

What if i have a board already but donr have the parts

[@xynxio8443]

I went to each website and they are all sold out with the completes, do you recommend any other company?

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Yes! I'd recommend either CCS, Skatewarehouse, or Daddies Board shop. I've bought from each one of these before, so I know they have good customer service!

[@xynxio8443]

Zachary Padilla is primitive skates a good store to shop at

[@ajchristie8907]

@@xynxio8443 it is

[@dysenbush8689]

What about trucks and wheels

[@fashionrubik9865]

Whats the skateboard best brand

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

hey dude! I recommend checking out my video about skateboard decks. I got into in-depth details about brands of skateboards!

[@chimefox8227]

What if zomies is the only skate shop near you?

[@ethanbarrera3452]

The closet skate shop other than zumiez is about 3 or 4 hours away

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

It happens! There are some great online shops out there. In fact, if you stick around, I'm currently working on a video about that exact topic!

[@francesca9294]

ur a cross between Zahid for atypical and Steve from stranger things. i like

[@tristanrujano]

I’ve wanted to just get a $50 complete that I thought was cool but everyone seems to say all completes are trash unless you spend at least double or even triple that. So I’m like might as well make my own

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

How much does that cost

[@lawrenceinsley4114]

@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 if you want a good one I’d say at least $80 but, you might find one cheaper. Also depends on what width and concave you’re comfortable with. This is important

[@sharongomez2484]

What kind of board should I get for a 7year old .

[@DivjotKM]

is CCS a good company?

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Yes! I have bought from them before and had no issues!

[@TaB-hq4bq]

0:29 oh thank god

[@theanimatingbrit9774]

I love the fact I’ll be a og in the channel

[@sleepiiie]

You’re tho og now

[@cyloplays1364]

I’m 5 foot and my shoe size is 6.5 what board should I get?

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Hey homie! I have another video here on my KZbin channel that goes into more detail about deck sizes. Check it out!

[@cyloplays1364]

@@MidnightSnackSkateboarding thanks

[@eloapaulino3068]

I’m 12 do u think a 7.5 inch or 8.0 be better?

[@wilsonjonah]

I'd recommend an 8

[@eloapaulino3068]

@@wilsonjonah YESS my new board just came in today!!!

[@tmeu]

My first board was a Screming Hand Santa Cruz. I ollie to get over curbs and stuff, my neighbours called the cops on me.

[@Ryan-hi1hl]

I wear size 10s how wide should I get

[@justme9145]

I'd say around 8.25 or 8.375 :))

[@ayeshan7499]

I’m just gonna buy from Shopee because my whole city is on lockdown