To start with, we recommend a deck width of 7.75 or 8.0. Most full-sized complete skateboards will come in either 7.75 or 8.0 widths, this is the right size to start with, as your experience grows youll know if you need a wider board later on.

Why Walmart skateboards are bad?

Why Are Walmart Skateboards Bad? Walmart skateboards are bad because they use cheap material. They are fine to use a couple of times but they will wear soon. Also like any cheap skateboard, its a lot harder to learn skateboarding not to mention it can be very frustrating and demotivating.