Video: How to Pick a Skateboard Deck

Get tips for choosing a skateboard deck, including how to pick the right nose and tail length and how to check for pressure cracks, in this free skateboard parts and maintenance video guide.

Video Transcript

Hi, we're talking about skateboarding parts and maintenance. We're going to talk about the main part of a skateboard which is the skateboard deck. The skateboard deck is the wooden part that the trunks and wheels are attached to. The top is usually covered with a granulator tape called grip tape this keeps your feet on the board and allows more ability while traveling. Choosing an important part of the deck is to make sure that the length is comfortable to your shoulder length and that the concave is how you want it. A tail that is just too long means you won't get as much pop out of your ollies, a tail that is too short causes you to have to work harder at a much greater angle to perform ollies. Make sure that your nose and your tail are the length that you want them to be, that the concave curve of the board is not too much and that the grip tape is thick and rough enough to keep your shoes on. Also make sure that your deck doesn't have pressure cracks. Pressure cracks are caused by attaching the trucks too tightly to the board or by simply the pressure of skating. To check for pressure cracks simply look along the grains of the wood for the bolts and attach the trunks to the deck. You may see minor cracks while small cracks are not a problem and are just an everyday part of skateboard wear and tear. Larger cracks can eventually cause your trucks to separate from your board and cause you to get hurt. So remember to choose the deck that is right for you make sure it feels good don't choose your deck based on the picture and graphics on the bottom. Instead choose your deck based on the style that you like and comfort when standing on it.

How to Pick a Skateboard Deck

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