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  • fadein110

    Recommendations please.

    My daughter appears to be a natural at skateboarding (yes I know I would say that).

    She was given a cheap fixed (don't know the terminology) skateboard that won't turn - she can only go in a straight line ha.

    Her balance is great though, better than mine ever has been.

    So, does anyone know a good entry level brand for children (she's nearly 6) ?

    Thought I would treat her during lockdown. Nothing too expensive but not something that's going to break quickly etc.

    Thanks.

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    • did you loose the trucks?uan
    • https://youtu.be/10L…uan
    • Yeah tried loosening the main bolts on bottom but they only move a bit then stop...
      Excuse terminology, I have never skated :)      fadein11
    • that yt braille dude is really top for learning. you should be able to remove those bolts completely.uan
    • penny boards are also fun for kids. lightweight and ‚fast‘ :) anything you give them that rolls is fun at that age:)uan
    • thanks mate, appreciated.
      found this site, should I go for the small size as she is so young? or one to grow into. Only cheap I guess so may not matter.      fadein11
    • https://www.skatehut…fadein11
    • look for a freestyle skateboard for starters. once she's got basics down on that, you can give a regular onesrhadden
    • are any on the above link one of those? Again I really haven't got a clue on this.fadein11
    • https://www.youtube.…srhadden
    • Penny boards are shit for learning tricks, but if it's just for cruising around they're fine I guesssrhadden
    • thanksfadein11
    • Pennyboards are great for kids to learn balance and cruising, they're tough as hell and they won't wear out shoes. It's a great start.
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    • As soon as she wants to do tricks, you need to buy a new skateboard. This is overthinking it, but: https://shop.ccs.com…
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    • Oh it sounds like she's already got the balance and pushing down? Get something to do tricks on!
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    • https://www.skatewar…
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    • These completes are a bargain, look for something on the smaller side: around 7.5" wide. She'll grow into it.
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    • nice one, thanks!fadein11
    • See my post below. Enjoi do great starter completes and the trucks are tensor and wheels decent too. not ALL budget stuff.microkorg
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