What skateboard is suitable for me?

What is a good first skateboard?

• I'm 16 and I'm think that I want to start skateboarding, and was thinking of getting one as a christmas present. The only problem I'm having is that I don't know too much about skateboards, so I am wanting to buy one that is premade, rather than making one myself. So my question is, what brand of skateboard would you recommend as a first skateboard? I am wanting to get a normal skateboard by the way, I don't know much about different types, but I don't want to get a longboard, or any other type, just your average skateboard. I am comfortable spending over $100, although $150 would probably be the maximum amount I would spend. If you could please post examples, as well as include stores which sell good quality skateboards, that would be helpful. (I am from Adelaide)

• Answer:

  All boards are essentially the same, as long as you can skate it, you're good to go. If you really need a recommendation, You should get a plan b deck ", spitfire wheels, bones reds bearings and venture/independent/m class trucks. Or any plan b, almost, or krooked completes. Depending on where you live you can get a board from fast times, jetty surf or zumiez. Or if you're not near any of these you could go to http://m.ccs.com/?uri=promo&id=5003755&cm_sp=header-_-Skate-_-header for some great deals :)