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mickmac

My daughter wants a skateboard.

I want to get my daughter a skateboard because it'll get her out of the house doing something involving fresh air and, as pass times go, it beats the hell out of OAP-bothering or bebo.

I have no clue whatsoever what price to pay for a basic beginner board and was wondering if anyone had any advice for me on how much I could expect to pay to get her going, what she'd need, and where I might go to get such equipment.

Apols if there's a sticky on this already.

shagman

Go to a specialist skate store NOT a toy shop ,Skate city or G1 in dublin town or Wreckless in Gorey or The Boardroom in Greystones. You'll be looking to pay around €100 I'd say.

Mena

shagman wrote: »

Go to a specialist skate store NOT a toy shop ,Skate city or G1 in dublin town or Wreckless in Gorey or The Boardroom in Greystones. You'll be looking to pay around €100 I'd say.

Can't agree more. The toy ones are lethal. Stay away!

iceage

Helmet, Elbow pads, Knee pads. Prozac(for you):D

mickmac

Helmet - check
Elbow pads - check
Knee pads - check
...Prozac - double check.

thanks for the advice folks

shagman

Asked Derek from The boardroom what he had that'd suit and he said they've one for €70 that should fit the bill.They are in Greystones ... http://www.theboardroom.ie/home.htm

wreckless

hey,

the completes i wreckless sell are the powell golden dragons, ahve been selling them since day 1 too. still the same price and great quality

endorsed by pro skater Steve Caballero, free shipping included anywhere in ireland, these are the real deal

see the full range here

http://shop.wreckless.ie

dazftw

If she gets into it, it will probably be one of the best things for her in life! It will open her up to alot more things like art, photography, exercise, General thinking, Other kinda same sports like snowboarding & surfing.. Im not saying she doesn't like this stuff already but.. If I had not have started skating 7 years ago I dont think I would be the person I am today which I feel is a good thing.

How old is she & yes go with a good setup.

Main point for her is to have FUN. If its not fun its just not worth it.

btw I actually know a girl who just talked to me today said she had a full setup she didnt want anymore going for €50. Thats good for a full setup and its all good hardware! Let me know if your interested I can get pictures or something.

mickmac

thanls for the offer daztfw but my missus went out and bought the kid a decent enough sort of a yoke today. i reckon if she's still at it come christmas then we'll see about something more impressive.

once again, thak you all for your help. with any luck i'll be back with more random questions by christmas if not sooner!

Kenjd

Here's hoping she doesn't break it before chrimbo. And remember its very easy to break a board, and its a milestone breaking your first board so don't give her grief

mickmac

I didn't know that kenjd. Thanks for the tip!

Seeing as you brought it up, does anyone else have any bits of advice like that (ie useful but so obvious you'd only need to mention it to the noob-iest of noobs, which, conveniently, I am)?

Kenjd

No worries. yeah if you land a trick wrong it can snap very easily. most parks call for helmets but knee pads and wrist guards are essential, well at my age anyway!! don't buy the safety pads you see in argos or tesco! better off going to a skate shop.