Your first step will be deciding what you intend to use you board for. Will it be for carving the streets, getting you from A to B or are you keen to get bombing down some gnarly hills with the wind in your hair?

The reason you need to ask yourself this, is because the boards used for racing tend to be longer than commuter boards. However, there is no set rule as to what length of board you should ride, on average, most decks are between 30 and 60 inches long.

The only rule would be to make sure it’s not taller than you, as this will cause you to lose control.

A lot of people ask what board to get in regards to their weight. Fortunately, weight does not play a particularly big part in choosing your board, however for someone who is very much on the heavy side, a longer board will increase your centre of gravity, making it easier to balance.

Like I said previously, unless you’re an experienced rider, who knows exactly the set-up and dimensions you’re looking for, your best bet is to go into your local skate shop and get someone to talk you through the boards.

Never buy one without at least standing on it first. You’ll know pretty quickly whether it feels right for you.