What's a good skateboard?

Question

I would like some feedback regarding skateboards. Last year I got my son an Angelboy complete board (7.35" x 29") and it has worked quite nicely. He is now 8 and starting a skateboard camp and I was told this board is not that good and he should get another board. From what I have read, this is a good board. Anyway, I am going to custom build a board for him. He is only 8 years old, 48" tall , 48lbs. and his shoes are 8" long.
Here is what I am thinking:
minilogo deck 124 k12 (7.5x 31.375), with Jessup grip tape
Mini Logo Riser Pad Set 1/4 inch Black
bones reds bearings
Bones Sk8 Park Formula 53mm wheels
Industrial Ii Truck 4.75 Black trucks
Lucky soft bushings
This set up is $113 to my doorstep, built.
Anything else I should consider? Keep in mind his age, weight, and foot size, as to what he can easily maneuver. How can someone with small feet and light weight get 'pop' from his board?
Thanks.

Answer 1

the deck is good, mini logos last long and theyre decent. I also recommend get zero mini, i think theyre perfect size for him. plus theyre light



about the griptape ive never tried Jessup. I have Mob grip and theyre very grippy. some griptapes peel off the board , mob doesnt.



dont buy the riser pad or any type of riser pads, they only decrease the pop of the deck, but they absorb the impact. For me it doesnt really affect my skating but i suggest you dont get risers



i have bones reds and they never dispaoint me plus theyre easy to clean and smooth



I also have bones wheels but mine is STF (street tech formula). theyre great for street skating and light. plus I heard most bones wheels are light so that pretty sweet



Ive never heard of industrial trucks. if you want a light trucks get Phantom 2 trucks. ive been skating on em for almost 3 yrs and they still work like new. theyre so light it makes the board flip faster when you do flip tricks on em



i dont have soft bushing but phantoms come with soft bushings.



i might also suggest you get a Unit tool in case his board breaks or need to replace a part. also since hes going on a skate camp, hes gonna learn to ride halfpipes or ramps so he might need that tool to tighten the trucks for easy maneuver.

Answer 2

That would make a good skateboard, but I have a few suggestions. I would change the deck, trucks and bushings, everything else is fine.



Deck - I'm concerned about the size, I think he should get a mini deck which is a deck size smaller than 7.5" wide and shorter than 31" long. He should get something between 7" - 7.5" and 29" - 30.5" long. A bigger skateboard deck makes it harder to learn tricks. This link shows some examples;

http://www.skatewarehouse.com/AdvSearch.html?search=args&TYPE=deck&xcat=&xcat=&cat=ALLDECKS&Minprice=&Maxprice=&XCAT=MINIDECKS&x=68&y=14



Trucks - Industrials are ok, they are mid-quality. Not bad and not too good. It is probably ok for him since he is light and I imagine him skateboarding on ramps at the camp so that should be ok. For higher quality trucks, I suggest Independent, Venture or Thunder.



Bushings - Soft bushings are usually for skateboarding in pools. They aren't good for street because they are wobbly and make flip tricks hard. I won't recommend soft bushings, medium or hard bushings are good for him.



Bones Reds bearings are really good. They are cheap but high quality made, I still have my bearings. Bones makes great wheels, if he skates at skate parks then that's a good wheel for him. Riser pads are used to prevent wheel bite and reduce stress cracks on the deck so they would last longer.

For the camp I suggest bringing an extra deck like a blank deck in case he breaks his deck at the camp. Also a skate tool for tuning up his trucks, hardware etc. Jessup makes some really nice griptape, they have nice grip. For the 'pop' thing, every deck has 'pop', I guess he just needs to practice his ollies so he would get used to popping the board.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Get him a mini deck it will be easier since he is so small