does the skateboard matter?

[MsItKuEd]

i recently got this cheap $30 skateboard from toy r us wit bearings and wheels, and i was wondering if it matters wat kind of board you use? i think its a pretty decent board but i dunno. i've learned to ollie on it a bit high like 5 & 1/2 inches. let me know aiight

[Mama_Skate]

It does matter what kind of board you use. That board may be ok for now because you're a beginner, but later on you will need a real board to do more. I think your ollies will be higher if you get a non-toy/ department store board.

[strong_racing43]

Yes it does.
I suggest
Deck: Tum yeto, Kayo, DNA(Go here to find out what i meen http://www.ramprage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20279)
Trucks: Krux, Indys, Thunder, Venture
Wheels: Pig
Bearing: Bones Reds

[zoo_yorker_rep']

i learned to ollie on a walmart board, and then i moved up to a pro board so skate ur walmart board for a little longer and then move up to a pro board when ur ollies improve, you'll be amazed on how good ur ollies got by goign from a walmart board to a pro board

[almostsk8er33]

They are the best boards in walmart.

No seriously get some cash and get a real board dude. Check out my beginners guide to help.

http://media.putfile.com/beginners-guide

[Linwozzle]

does your board have concave? or is it just flat because if it has concave u should be able to learn more than just ollie on it and it should last a little longer, just get a new board when that one snaps.

[rodneymullen123]

i started off like that and now on my pro board i have started to improve a lot.

[xXJeStErHeAdXx]

It matters more than you can imagine, but when youre new it won't make a difference.

[rodneymullen123]

It matters more than you can imagine, but when youre new it won't make a difference.

completely right. you improve a lot.

[saikouslx]

i bought an unknown brand chepa setup. Then as u get betta just change the parts on ur deck. couple of months u'll have a pro setup.

[rodneymullen123]

^ it might be cheaper to just buy a pro deck complete straight away.

[Linwozzle]

the size of the board matters to me.

[ZeppelinSk8r33]

i personally think that having a good board kan help, but ive seen some ppl do some crazy stuff and sum crappy sk8 boards and plus i learned my first couple of tricks on a 10 year old tony hawk birdhouse so just go out there and sk8 with w/e u got

[sde780]

Try new things on your crappy setup, and when you have enough money, buy a good one.

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