Footwear:
All footwear is listed in Men's sizes. The conversion from Men's sizing to Women's sizing is a difference of one and a half sizes. For example a Men's 9 is a Women's size 10.5. All styles are unisex, if you have any questions about the size or fit of a shoe please contact us at Bluetileskateboards@icloud.com or call us at 8033761880
Apparel:
All apparel is listed in Men's sizes. All garments are unique and vary in style & fit, some are loose fit and some will be more slim fit. All of our apparel is unisex. We try to describe the fit and materials of all products on our website but if you have any questions about an item please contact us at Bluetileskateboards@icloud.com or call us at 8033761880
What size skateboard should I get?
Unfortunately there is no "correct" answer to this question! We have some suggestions but remember, there are no rules in skateboarding so you can really skate on anything you want to! Most skaters end up having multiple boards in various sizes just to mess around from time to time.
Deck size 7.5 up to 8.0
Younger skaters or smaller skaters in general prefer skating on smaller boards, the smaller the deck size the lighter the board is and therefore it is easier to ollie and flip the board and also easier to carry around. So if you're a beginner this is usually where you want to start, unless you are pretty tall like 6 foot or taller / weigh more than 200lbs. Smaller boards can be more rare so you will have less options to choose from in this size.
Deck size 8.25 up to 8.5
These are considered the average board size and most skaters of any skill or any weight / height will enjoy riding decks this size. You will find that skate shops have the most boards in these sizes and that makes it easy to pick out a design you really love. If you're a beginner and see a board you like in this size you should 100% go for it! You can always size down or size up depending on what kind of skating you gravitate towards down the road but this is a great starting point.
Deck size 8.75 and bigger
This size range is for taller / bigger skaters OR for skaters looking for a fun non-traditional ride. The wider a board is the more stable it feels under your feet. However, these wider boards are a lot heavier so doing flip tricks on them is a little harder. A wider board is also great for skaters looking to skate bowls and larger transition at the skatepark. So if you're a beginner these may not be great for learning kick flips and 360 flips BUT this might be the perfect board to push around campus or the river walk.
What size trucks do I need?
You will want to match your truck size to your deck size. We list the "axel size" in the description of all our truck options and the suggested deck size for that truck. Unfortunately truck brands don't use a standard number system that matches deck size but an easy rule of thumb is that the smaller the truck number the smaller the axel size and the bigger the truck number the bigger the axel size.
If you have any questions about trucks please contact us at Bluetileskateboards@icloud.com or call us at 8033761880
What size wheels should I ride?
On average, wheels from 52mm up to 55mm will work on any complete set up and will be perfect for a beginner to learn on.
The smaller a wheel is the lighter the board will feel and the lower to the ground you will be so you will feel slightly more balanced on small wheels... but small wheels require really smooth riding surfaces because the small wheels have difficulty rolling over rough ground and cracks. So try to stay away from size 48mm up to 51mm wheels unless you are an advanced skater or plan to skate only on smooth surfaces.
Bigger wheels will feel really smooth on most surfaces but they will weigh your board down. Bigger wheels are great for skating big bowls and transition style skateparks, they are also great for skating around cities because you can skate over uneven sidewalks and rough patches of asphalt. They are not very good to learn flip tricks with so if you're a beginner trying to learn flip tricks try to avoid bigger wheels, but if you're a beginner trying to just cruise around town or flow in a bowl at the skatepark then big wheels are for you. Big wheels would be around 58mm / 60mm and up. If you do want to try bigger wheels please consider buying some quarter inch risers to give yourself more clearance and avoid wheel bite when you turn.
If you have any questions about wheels please contact us at Bluetileskateboards@icloud.com or call us at 8033761880
What size hardware should I buy?
The most common hardware size is 1 inch hardware. The only time you will need longer hardware is if you plan to use risers with your set up. For example if you get quarter inch risers you will need inch and a quarter hardware to account for the riser.