Skateboardpage :: How to Buy a Skateboard for the First Time and Whats A Good Skateboard To Buy? When deciding which skateboard to buy, there are 4 basic things to consider: cost, trucks, bearings and wheels, and decks. Cost. A skateboard can be very expensive so the basic principle to remember is to settle for something functional -basic. Do not aim for the best board that will set you back a hefty 3-digit figure that does not even include bearings, trucks, and a set of wheels. Set your budget at around $50 to$80 for a brand new beginner skateboard. Any higher and you'll be paying for something you don't need; any lower and you'll be paying for junk. The point is, you should buy an average beginner skateboard so when you realize that the sport is not for you or you happen to destroy your skateboard in the process, you have not spent your fortune for nothing. Trucks. There are different types of trucks suited for specific tricks and functions. Some are made heavy...