Help for Heavy Skaters - how to not break so many skateboards
This is a GREAT question! I myself am a more solid guy - I got into working out back in college, I'm a little tall for a skater, and cookies don't help. I have four ideas to help - read this new skateboarding FAQ, "What should heavy skaters do, to not break so many skateboards?" to get some great insights for you or your kid. There are a few things that the skater can do differently, and there are a couple of companies that make stronger skateboards.
And if you are the heavier skater, reading this, don't get down on yourself! Some great skaters are tall or stocky. There are some huge benefits to being a bigger skater! If you are having a tough time learning to skate, read this other FAQ, "What should big or tall skaters do when learning to skateboard?" And seriously, dude, bigger is better! It can be nice to have some presence to throw around the skatepark. Enjoy being who you are!
If you have any other suggestions to add, or know of any other tough skateboard brands, leave a comment!
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i just wanted to say that my boyfriend is tall and heaver, he skates good, but he used to break a lot of boards, he found though, that the best board that worked for him, was a blank board, size 8.5 i believe or 8.0 cant remember, and that board has lasted him awhile. He bought it on eBay!! Hope that helps some people. Or there is a board by blind called eternal life skateboard, and they have a three month guarantee on their board!! So check it out!!! hope I’ve helped!