How To Skateboards is an online skate shop and learning resource based in Georgia. We sell high-quality complete skateboards, decks, wheels, helmets, and protective
gear — and we pair that with free educational content, step-by-step tutorials, and in-person skate lessons to help beginners and progressing skaters learn how to skateboard.

For most beginners, a complete skateboard is the best choice. A complete comes with
everything you need — a deck, trucks, wheels, bearings, hardware, and grip tape — already assembled. We recommend mid-range completes in the $90–$140 range from trusted brands like Globe, Baker, or our own How To Skateboards originals. Avoid cheap toy-store boards; they're harder to learn on and unsafe.

Deck width is the most important size factor. For kids under 8, choose a deck around 7.0". For teens and adults (5'3" or taller), a deck between 7.75" and 8.5" is standard. If you're learning street skating, go narrower (7.75"–8.25"). If you're focusing on parks and ramps, go wider (8.25"–8.75").

A reliable beginner complete skateboard costs between $90 and $140. Budget boards under $60 typically use lower-quality parts that make learning harder. For a full starter setup including a board, helmet, and pads, budget around $150–$220. Custom-built setups (deck + trucks +
wheels purchased separately) can run $130–$250+.

Yes — especially as a beginner. We strongly recommend a dual-certified helmet (ASTM + CPSC) and a set of knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards when learning. We carry Triple 8 helmets and pad sets, which are the gold standard in skateboard safety equipment.

A deck is just the board itself — the wooden platform you stand on. A complete skateboard is a fully assembled setup that includes the deck plus all the hardware you need to ride: trucks (the metal axles), wheels, bearings, grip tape, and bolts. Beginners should buy a complete. More
experienced skaters often buy a deck and choose their own components separately.