Skateboards are frequently measure by width, not by height like skiis and surfboards are.
There are Two Main Type of boards
| Mini-Boards A width of 6.5-7.25 built for younger kids ages 4-13. These are easier for someone smaller to maneuver. |
Pro Boards A width of 7.5 and up built for adults and teenagers. These are the sizes of boards the pro’s ride. |
Here’s an Explanation of Sizes:
Compare the beginner skater’s height to this chart:
Under 4’2″ = 6.85″ or smaller
4’2 to 4’10” = 6.85-7.25″
4’11” to 5’3” = 7.1-7.4″
5’4” and up” = 7.5 and up
Explanation Video
| Street Skating (kickflips, heelflips, ollies) | 7.5-8.0 |
| Street Skating Under 13 (kickflips, heelflips, ollies) | 6.75-7.25 |
|
Transportation Skating (pushing and turning only) |
8.0″ and up |
| Transportation Skating Under 13 (pushing and turning only) | 7.25-8.00″ |
|
Mostly Ramp Skating (vert and bowls) |
7.85″ and up |
| Mostly Ramp Skating Under 13 (vert and bowls) | 7.15-7.75″ |
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