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Set-up for a 10 year old?
« on: July 01, 2020, 05:54:56 PM »
My friend's daughter is a little interested in skateboarding. I gave her a used complete 7.75 with 52mm wheels. She wants something a little smoother. Any of y'all have suggestions on deck size and wheels? She has a penny board that she thinks is smooth...I'm thinking of just taking her to a shop to get her a deck that she likes but also want her to have a smooth ride so basically how big and soft of wheels should i get for a popsicle?

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Re: Set-up for a 10 year old?
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2020, 06:15:22 PM »
Just buy some softer wheels.

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Re: Set-up for a 10 year old?
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2020, 07:09:07 PM »
Just put the penny wheels on current board, with maybe risers.
Or just whip the penny board. Just cruising is the way to get hyped.

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Re: Set-up for a 10 year old?
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2020, 07:14:50 PM »
Just buy some softer wheels.

Cheapest and easiest fix, especially if shes just cruising around. 54-56mm, maybe 97a (don't ask me I've only ever ridden 83b or 99a).
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Re: Set-up for a 10 year old?
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2020, 05:47:10 AM »
sml coffee cruisers. best soft wheels and they come in smaller sizes

https://www.smlwheels.com/shop/coffee-cruiser-redds-54mm

https://www.smlwheels.com/shop/coffee-cruiser-shatters-52mm

i probably wouldnt go much bigger or smaller than these

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Re: Set-up for a 10 year old?
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2020, 06:04:29 AM »
I bought my 5 year old a street plant 7.75 and chucked some ace 44s and super juice 60mm on it, rides like a dream!

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