is this ok for a kid who has no experience skateboarding? or is it the next step up from a skateboard skill wise?
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Our boys are 9 and 10 and they had not had a skateboard prior to owning one of these. In my opinion, It takes a lot of skill and balance. They were able to do it well after practicing daily for a week or so. We have the deluxe size.
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Good balance is needed, therefore it is a step up from skateboard. Remember to wear helmet and use it on a smooth surface. Have fun!
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My 11-year-old had no skateboarding experience, and he mastered it in a matter of minutes. If your child is well coordinated, it should be fine but keep a close eye out at the beginning!
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As someone who used to skate to college: absolutely. It's enough board to give you some speed and a smooth ride but compact enough to haul around with it feeling like a hassle. Also, I surprisingly get a lot of compliments from strangers about this board. It's unique enough that people just kind of look at it an admire it. You should expect this to be quite a conversation starter at school.
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Pretty hard I guess. My son is 8 and uses this religiously. He loves it and it's extremely durable. I am not a skate boarder so I don't know much else about other than what I see and he tells me. Great quality and durability.
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I bought it for my 11 year old. He really liked it. It was his 3 board and the best one he had. He is no expert but has some skill.
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I think he'll do fine. My youngest son is 10 and small for his age. He is able to get the Rockboard up and moving but he is very timid and not as coordinated. If he was more athletic, and enthusiastic I know my son would love it. So, from what you say about your little boy, he'll have fun with it. So far, I've had some grown men try it and love it. I've used it for exercise and like it. My husband likes it. It seems it can work for almost anyone. Hope that helps! Paula :)
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This is a great board for the price. However, I would recommend that she start on a larger board. It's much easier for first-timers to learn on larger boards. My 7 and 10 year old had fun trying to get on it, but I quickly realized it was too small for a beginner,
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no it is not. ive skated most of my life and bought this for my son (7) to learn on. Its a nice beginner board. i would definitely recommend it.
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I Alyse, I gave it to my nephew on his birthday when he completed 2 years old. He knew how to use the pedals, but use the steer wheel was a lil confusing. However, I think if your son practices four or five times, he will be fine. By the way, it is a great present to share with other kids.
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Yes it would be a great first board, my son said it turned great and was really easy to do tricks with.
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Yes. It seemed pretty straight forward. Comes with a video to show you how to perform the tricks. My 11 year old niece really enjoys it. But definitely could be for older kids or adults as well. Pretty cool.
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It may be, My kids were little when I bought it for them. But at his age he could set up stunts and not get "as hurt" if it had wheels. Sorry I couldnt help you more.
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It really depends on your size. But if you have no experience on a skateboard I would get a standard one first
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Yes...my son is almost ten and it is a good viable option. It is a strong board and yet rolls well. He will not outgrow it anytime soon.
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though this board is smaller than other skateboards it might be big depending on the hieght of your child. however, under the right supervision , i belive a six year old could ride this
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Sure does; better on carpet (that way, when they fall it doesn't hurt as much!) :-) It's also a fun way to master flips/tricks before adding the wheels for a real skateboard. Maybe the other readers were more advanced with boarding, but my son (5 when he got this) was a novice and learned the tricks and added more of his own. Just fun for inside when it's not weather-permissive to board outside.
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Decent board but you're gonna wanna upgrade the trucks and wheels eventually. it's a good board to start in but you'll want a better board later in. For 100 bucks though it's alright. Complete set ups are usually really expensive
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I think so. We were very happy with the purchase of this board for our 7 year old son. It is big for him, but he wanted a full size skateboard. I think this would be great for an 11 year old.