The Fastest and Cheapest Way to Building the Best Skateboard

Unlike pro skaters who can afford to change decks, skate wheels, and other parts of their board at will, most of us don't have sponsors who will foot the bill for every customization that we make. This is especially the case if you're just starting out and you are trying to build your board out of your lunch money. You simply cannot afford to plunk down your money for something that you will end up being unhappy with eventually. Of course, you can sell the board off later. But if you can get something right from the beginning, wouldn't you do that?

So, when it comes to the fastest and cheapest way to building the best skateboard for you, it is actually the slowest one. What's the deal, then? When you work slower, that's how you get the best results that you're looking for. Read this article and we'll show you how you can make haste slowly but surely, as an old saying goes.

What Do You Want Out of Your Board?

The first step, of course, is to find out what you want and don't want from your board. This takes a lot of time with you experimenting on a variety of boards and configurations. And again, if you're going to build one configuration just to find out if you like it or not, then, you're going to bust your wallet in the end. What should you do, then? The answer: borrow and test as many boards as you can.

With every board that you borrow and test, find out the stuff that you like. Also, see what doesn't feel right. Are the skateboard wheels too fast? Is the deck too wide? Whatever you notice, ask for the corresponding figures from your friends. If the deck's too wide, for example, check out the width and try to look for a deck that's a little narrower.

It also helps to check out online forums and reviews on particular brands of decks, skate wheels and other parts of your skateboard. Of course, they won't be as good as trying the board yourself, but the information that you'll get will give you a good idea of what to expect from specific brands.

Another thing that you should consider is the type of riding that you often see yourself doing. Analyze the way you ride. Do you like doing tricks? Are you in it for speed? Your answers, of course, will determine the type of skateboard that's right for you.



All the time, you spend analyzing your riding style, borrowing skateboards, and all those things will definitely take a lot of your time. But realize that you will be able to arrive at exactly the right kind of board that you're looking for at the end of the day. The end result is that you spend your money on the right stuff and you will never have to throw anything away. Of course, you might have to change a few things as your style changes, but what you'll have is a board that grows with you as you become a better skater.

For beginners just starting to skate, the best choice of skate wheels would be the softest you can get your hands on to provide grip and from there you can gradually increase the hardness as you advance in skill level.