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JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

I used to have a skateboard and some jacka$s stole it...

Im dying to get another one...whats the deal with width? How do you know how wide you want it to be?

Thanks, J

Jester · Posted: Mar 14, 2005 10:00 pm Post subject:

All subjective. Depends on your style of skating and the size of your feet somewhat. Obviously if you have small feet you're gonna want a small board, somewhere around 7 1/2".

If you're more into vert/big air skating you'll probably want a wide board with little concave, that'll help you get good boost & keep the board on ya. If you're into street & flip tricks you may consider something a bit more slim with a lotta concave so you got a good corner you flick with your foot.

twitch88 · Posted: Mar 15, 2005 7:26 am Post subject:

Like jester said it is personal preference. I personally ride 7.5's, my friend used to ride an 8.25 or 8.5 I can't remember, it was huge. Anyway, it kicked ass for pool sessions but if you took it to the street it was just too big and HEAVY.

79nawteak · Addict Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 691 City: Kannapolis

It's up to you really exactly like Jester Said. If possible in your area. Go to a shop and stand on a few different width's to find out what size and that your comfortable on.

cwaker4 · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 465 City: Gilroy

preference. i have size 12 feet and i ride 7.5's so its whatever you want.

EDDYWAKE12 · Newbie Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 9

yeah it's personal preference if you ride vert though you'll brobably want a wider board such as an 8 or 7 and 3 quarters.