Loved the free Starter Guide? The Ultimate Buying Guide goes way deeper.
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Skateboard
Finally, a no-BS guide made for adults who want to start skating - the right way
Choosing your first skateboard as an adult can feel confusing. Deck width? Wheel size? Bearings? Trucks? Safety gear? Where do I even start? Can I just use my kid’s skateboard?
💥 Stop scrolling forums and feeling overwhelmed.
Whether you’re cruising for the first time or getting back into skating after years away, buying a skateboard shouldn’t feel like decoding a secret language.
Most advice is for kids. But this one? It's made for you.
I created the Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Skateboard to make it simple, fun, and stress-free to get started but also to grow with you so you will support your skateboarding journey for years to come!
Not sure what type of skater you are yet? Take the free quiz first - then come back here when you're ready!
🎯 What You’ll Get Inside:
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How to pick the right skateboard deck based on your style, shoe size, and goals
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Wheel sizes and hardness explained (so you actually know what you’re buying!)
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Truck types and sizes made easy (no confusing jargon)
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What you need to know about bearings, bushings, and hardware
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Safety gear must-haves — and how to choose protection that fits and feels good
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My favorite beginner-friendly brands (including budget options!)
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Tips on what NOT to buy (save your money and frustration!)
When you grab this guide, you’ll also get my Skateboard Gear Checklist — a printable, at-a-glance list you can take to any skate shop!
🎉 Bonus!
Why This Guide?
I started skating at 43—and trust me, I made all the beginner mistakes.
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I bought boards that didn’t fit my feet.
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I wasted money on wheels that made skating harder, not easier.
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I didn’t know what safety gear actually made a difference.
This guide is everything I wish someone had handed me when I started.
✅ Simple
✅ Clear
✅ Beginner-Focused
✅ Reference guide to use for years to come
Made for adults who want to skate confidently—and have FUN doing it.
“Aunty Skates breaks everything down into the smallest steps possible and before I knew it, I was skating! She had me hooked right from the start.”
Jen, 40
“Skateboarding seemed impossibly scary but Aunty Skates has this great step by step process for getting on a board safely and I’m here for it!”
Janet, 42
“Where's your guide so I can look up what size wheels should I get for my new deck?”
My Husband, 53, lifelong skater
A Quick Note From Aunty Skates
When I started skateboarding at 43, I had no idea what to buy—and I made every mistake in the book. This guide is exactly what I wish someone had handed me when I was starting out. It’s everything I learned the hard way, bundled up to make YOUR journey way easier (and way more fun!).
🔒 Secure checkout. Instant download. No complicated upsells. Just real advice to get you skating stronger and safer.