Decks

Deck Widths

Choosing your deck width if one of the most important factors when selecting your first deck. Deck sizes range from 7.25"-10.25" and also come in many different shapes. Decks starting at 7.25"-7.5" are considered to be “mini” boards meant as learning decks for younger kids. For modern day “street” skate the deck sizes range from 7.5"-8.6" and are typically the traditional “Popsicle” shape. Boards in sizes 8.6"-10.25" are mostly used for backyard pool and transition/concrete park skating. 

Deck Shapes

Today in skateboarding the standard shape used by all brands is the “Popsicle” shape. The Popsicle shape is almost symmetrical in form on the nose and tail. This shape is the best type if you plan on learning how to flip your board. Other shapes are some of those like a hammerhead and others have shovel noses or tapered. Brands that use the shapes outside of the traditional Popsicle shape are Black Label Skateboards, Heroin Skateboards, Powell Peralta, Scram Skates and Welcome Skateboards