Surely each of us saw young people skateboarding. It seems to be an inconspicuous device - it looks like an ordinary board with slightly raised ends, and attached roller wheels. And what tricks they do! Sometimes from the seen flights, spectacular glides, spectacular U-turns and upheavals, the observer is breathtaking. But how do such dashing tricks come about? What kind of boards are these? How much does a skateboard cost? How and where can you learn to ride the same way?
But in fact, everyone can learn to ride a skateboard. If you love extreme sports, are confident in yourself and are not afraid of injuries and bruises, then a skateboard will open for you a world of amazing opportunities: it does not matter either age or physical fitness. It is only important to choose a suitable sports equipment.
Skateboard for beginners
If you decide to independently master this sport, then sellers-consultants are unlikely to help choose the right board. Large and medium-sized sporting goods stores offer a huge range of rollers and boards. Here everyone can choose the right skateboard, the price of which will depend on the model and brand. However, most often, seeing that the buyer does not understand much about skateboards and components, sellers will recommend goods that are in stock at a warehouse that have lost their high-quality operational characteristics, so they will quickly break down.
In the search for the right board, more experienced, long-riding people will help you. Surely in every city there is a club of skateboarders, or, as they call themselves, riders. You can search for such people in the forums. Professional rider athletes will tell you which model is best, how much a skateboard costs, where to buy a board, and most likely agree to give the first lessons.
Skateboard selection
The speed of teaching skating and the safety of the user will depend on the correct choice of the board. The best option for beginners may be models of American brands, consisting of a set of boards, high-quality suspensions, bearings and wheels. The effectiveness of training and the duration of operation of a sports equipment will depend on how much a skateboard costs.
Wide boards are considered more stable, but their maneuverability is low. For more reliable grip, wheels made from softer materials should be chosen. The use of solid materials for wheels makes it possible to develop greater speed. The choice of bearings also affects the speed of the skateboard. Over time, all the details are worn out or broken, therefore, mastering new tricks, the skateboard will have to be changed to a more suitable one.
How much does a skateboard cost
Manufacturers of skateboards offer various options for children and adolescents, beginners and professionals. The cost of submitted may vary significantly. On average, the cost of the most inexpensive boards for children of domestic and foreign production - from 700 rubles, skateboards for teens will be slightly more expensive. Professional skateboards with various special “lotions” and “bells and whistles” can be purchased for 3,500 rubles.
The upper limit of the cost of boards for riders depends on the brand manufacturer, quality and reliability of the materials used.
The cost of a good professional skateboard can reach both 5 and 10 thousand rubles. Choosing the right model will depend only on the desire to learn how to ride and the size of your wallet.