| type="text/javascript"> | | | | skateboard. This is a skateboard that is |
| Buying your first skateboard is not easy. There is | | | | pre-assembled and ready to use. The other |
| a array of skateboards available from a number | | | | choice is to buy all the parts you need and create |
| of sources and at a wide variety of prices. It is | | | | a custom made skateboard tailored to your own |
| important to consider safety first when buying a | | | | needs. This is not a good choice for a beginner as |
| skateboard. Don't buy a cheap skateboard from | | | | you will be learning and developing a skating style |
| the toy shop. These boards are mass produced, | | | | you won't have the experience to make the best |
| often using inferior material compared to the | | | | decisions. Better to buy the best complete board |
| boards built by the specialist manufacturers. Avoid | | | | you can afford from a reputable company. In the |
| these boards as they are liable to break when | | | | UK you should be able to get a decent beginners |
| you don't want them to. You should also get | | | | board for about £40. Do your research. Go |
| appropriate gloves, wrist guards, elbow pads, | | | | to your local skateshop and ask for advice try a |
| kneepads and a helmet. This gear will minimise | | | | few boards, speak with other skaters and |
| your risk of injury and most skateparks require | | | | skatepark staff and the Internet is also good for |
| you to wear safety gear. | | | | researching prices etc. |
| As a beginner it is best to buy a complete | | | | |