Skateboarding Instructor Expert Interview. They're small so they're difficult to balance easily on.

Penny boards are good for somebody who wants to leisurely ride a skateboard down the sidewalk, but are bad for somebody who is taller than the average five-year-old and/or want to do tricks.You can't really do tricks, but if you're interested in skating as a way of getting around or bombing hills, it's a great option. The length of the board varies, but they can be up to twice as long as a classic skateboard, making them much more stable and rideable for beginners. Longboards or cruisers have a longer and flatter body.These are the boards to buy if you want to skate at the skatepark or on the street and to do tricks, eventually. They come in a variety of sizes, and most are about 31' or 30 in length long and 8' wide. Classic skateboards have curved noses and tails, and have a concave to help with tricks.Visit your local skate shop or a skating website to check out some affordable options. The two most basic are regular classic skateboards and longboards. Skateboards can be cheap or expensive and come in a variety of sizes and styles.

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