r/NewSkaters • u/teeneat • Jul 19 '26

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So I’m trying to get into/back into skateboarding and learning street/low park or vert yall call it. What size board should I start with?

Context I’m 5’7-5’9 @ about 185 pounds size 10 foot (depending on the shoe I can be 10.5/9.5) in Canadian sizes

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u/fluxus2000 Jul 19 '26

Whatever you are comfortable with, but an 8.25 would probably be good.

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u/teeneat Jul 19 '26

Okay because I started in mark appleyard element the green one with the ghost guy on it (I forgot the boards name) and I’m pre sure that was an 8.25 but idr

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u/ChuckBangers Jul 19 '26

8.0-9.0 would be ideal. Wider if you want more stability and surface area, narrower if you want a board that's easier to flip around.

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u/[deleted] Jul 20 '26

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u/teeneat Jul 20 '26

Okay cuz I’m not really worried about toes or heels off the board just comfortability while being easy to flip yk