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!
🎯 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.
🎁 Special Offer: Get the Full Guide for Just $14.99!
Skip the guesswork. Build your dream setup. Start skating stronger and smarter.
“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
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.