Speed Demons Checkers 7.25″ blue complete skateboard

The Speed Demons Checkers is very much suitable for introducing the small riders to the skater life. This Speed Demons skateboard is a really nice entry-level board which enables you to learn all the basics of skateboarding. Being already fully assembled with all the right parts, this complete board is pretty much ready to ride right out of the box.

• Medium concave board giving you well balanced board control paired with a comfortable stance
• Small wheels with a diameter of 52mm are ideal for street skateboarding making it easier for you to do tricks where solid pop and an optimized balance is required

This skateboard comes in different deck widths: 7.25″, 7.75″ and 8″

Choose the 7.25″ narrow deck size if you want a board where less power is required to perform street tricks and which is easy to flip around

The deck width of 7.75″ and 8″ is a good all-rounder that supports you the best if you want to play in all disciplines of skateboarding

• Deck width: 7.25″ (18.4cm), 7.5″ (19cm), 7.75″ (19.7cm), 8″ (20.3cm)
• Deck length: 31″ (78.7cm), 32″ (81.5cm)
• Wheelbase: 13.875″ (35.2cm), 14″ (35.6cm
• Deck material: Maple, 7-ply
• Deck features: Double kicktail
• Concave: Medium
• Wheel diameter: 52mm
• Wheel hardness: 92A, 99A
• Wheel material: PU casted
• Bearing precision: ABEC-7
• Deck Colors: Fixed Colors
• Truck type: Standard kingpin, Standard hanger
• Bushings: 88A
• Griptape: Pre-gripped

How to choose your skateboard size?

• For a child up to 6 years old, we recommend a skateboard up to 7" wide.
• For a child between 6 and 10 years of age, a skateboard with a width between 7.0" and 7.5" inches would be recommended.
• 10 to 13 years old teenager would prefer a skateboard between 7.5" and 7.75", which is a medium size skateboard.
• Teenagers 14 years + and adults should choose a wider skateboard that is at least 7.75" inches or wider.

Make sure to check the rider's shoe size VS skateboard width to get a better idea of what size skateboard will work best.

6.5" → 23 - 28  
6.75" → 24 - 28  
6.825" → 6 - 30  
7.0" → 28 - 32  
7.125" → 29 - 33  
7.25" → 30 - 34  
7.375" → 31 - 35  
7.5" → 32 - 38  
7.625" → 33 - 39  
7.75" → 35 - 42  
7.875" → 35 - 42  
8" and wider → 42 and bigger

Does the length of the skateboard matter?

The length of the skateboard also plays an important role. The length of a skateboard is usually in balance with its width. The wider the skateboard, the longer it usually is. Shorter skateboards are easier to turn/steer (especially for children), while longer skateboards give more stability. However, the width of the skateboard is the most important factor to look out for, as in the skateboarding world it is the measure that best describes the final choice.

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