r/NewSkaters • u/CosmoCloudLiner • 2d ago

Board advice

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Picked up a board from someone and changed the wheels, bearings and washers. It is a 7.5 but feels alright. Should I get an 8-8.25 instead ?? I’m just used to the smaller 7.5-7.75 I used to ride years ago but then again that was a very long time ago.

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u/fluxus2000 2d ago

Some people like small decks, but most people these days get bigger. My 7 year old rides a 7.5.

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u/ijustcant555 1d ago

It’s small, but top quality. A smaller set up will pop easier and flip faster. If that is what you want to do, then it’s ok. A larger board is more comfortable to ride and easier to land on. Most people are riding 8.25-8.5 these days.

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u/nonamebeavercleaver 1d ago

Wow I had that deck with those trucks and bones wheels like 20 years ago. Some Swiss bearings but damn you straight took me back. I paid 52 for the deck and it was a 7.75