is this good for beginners? I want to get it for my 13 yr. old daughter this and this is her first longboard.
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Before ordering this board I had never ridden a skateboard or longboard before. After using it for a few days I was amazed at how fast I picked up the skill. I also never fell down, but I guess I was just lucky. From personal experience, this is a great beginner board!
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I would say yes, it is a good beginner board. The wheels are tight, so it is not too loosey-goosey. When she advances in her skills, you can get the wheels adjusted. Enjoy!
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Perfect for any age! My 14 year old daughter got her own long board for her birthday and she loves it. My 5 year old son also has one of his own and he does very well on it. My other 10 year old son is the same way so yes your daughter will love it!
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This is a great board for the price. However, I would recommend that she start on a larger board. It's much easier for first-timers to learn on larger boards. My 7 and 10 year old had fun trying to get on it, but I quickly realized it was too small for a beginner,
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I think it's kinda small for a 13 year old. Regardless of fun or for real practicing she could play it but probably wouldn't get what she wants out of it. I'd go a little bigger. Hope this helps!
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Im 16 and ive been told the board is tiny, but its high quality and very good for tricks for the younger kids. But for an 8 year old try getting a smaller board because altough this is small its also hard to control and to an 8 year old it looks huge.
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Hi, I have been surfing over 35 years. You weigh about the same as me. If I were you I would get an 8 foot "funboard" shape, or better yet, around a nine foot longboard. Probably a used board would be your best bet for a first board. If you want something new, INT Softboards is a good brand and it is made in the USA - I'd go for the 9 foot model if you choose this route. - have fun
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I'm 5'2" 125# this is an excellent board for me. I've only fallen once, and have used it for three eight mile float trips, and lots of shorter trips on the milder portions of the Colorado River (Parker Strip). It weighs 50# but after a month of using it, I can pick it up and carry it upstairs by myself. I am 61 years old. I'm guessing your wife will love it.
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my daughter (17) is over 100lbs and it seems to be fine for her. We were on the beach and saw other kids that look heavier. I think this board accommodates most weights. My daughter thought it was not as easy as it looks to maneuver though.
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Hello,Thank you for your interest!This is a great board for a beginner.The softer wheels allow more Grip and shape is easy to handle. Please, let us know if you need anything else!Thanks,Customer Service
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Any teen can ride this, it also depends on what your teen is looking for. This board is more ment for tricks and stuff if they want to just ride then a longboard is better hope that answered your question
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having this being my first longboard I'm not very knowledgable on the situation. I have only ridden about 3 longboards all very different. I order this one on the advice of a friend and have had no complaints. How long it is can be an inconvenience, but that's what you get from a LONGboard. Other than that it rides extremely smooth and turns well. I don't think different size wheels would change month or be with it
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Yes! I'm a 105lb girl and for the price it's pretty good. But if you want an actual "cruising" board, you might need to pick up some new gel/rubber wheels so you don't have to constantly kick every second and loosening the board is better for turns.
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@cheetah2000, it is a great board if you are around 110 or more. Is gunna feel weird at first but definatly loosen trucks before you ride.
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I would guess this would be just right for a beginner. My 13 year old daughter does just fine with it. I would suggest going to a local music store to purchase different reeds, however. The reeds that come with it are not great, and sometimes don't work well.
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Hi Alison this is a great board and I ride it every day and I just started long boarding like 2 months ago it is very losse but is very easy to shift the weight and goes farther than a skate board it is a little longer than a regular long board but not that big if you have any more questions fell free to ask.
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Its a very good starter board. The drop deck style provides extra stability which is great for learning.
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You'll be fine. I'm 230 and this thing doesn't even dip when I stand on it. Definitely the right board for you. Might want to look into a bigger paddle, but that's something else entirely. The paddle that comes with the board will definitely get you started.
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I got my son this board as his first "real" board at 13 a year ago. It is a great kit and has held up well. Looks good, rides well. The wheels that came with it seemed "soft" - they wore out kind of fast. But they are easy to replace. Also, one set of bearings kind of gummed up. Might need to keep an eye on those. But definitely I'd say a good first board to get used to.