Maximum Speed. An average walking speed is somewhere around 3 miles per hour, but fast walkers and power walkers can often walk at speeds at or above 5 miles per hour. The speed at which you feel more comfortable running than walking is known as your break point, and a typical break point would be somewhere between 4 and 5 miles per hour.
Mini Skateboard Deck width: 7.0â³ with an average deck length of 28â. Mini decks are the best skateboards for beginners who are 6-8 years old, between 3â5â and 4â4â tall who wear size 4-6 shoes. Mid-size Skateboard Deck width: 7.3â+ with an average deck length of 29â. For skaters 9 to 12 years old between 4â5â and 5â2â tall who wear size 7-8 shoes.
The longest boards can hit breakneck speeds. As opposed to the difficult flip tricks and aerial maneuvers of extreme skateboarding, longboarders prefer to navigate steep hills with a surf inspired style. While the skateboard commonly measures 30 inches in length, the longboard can reach a size of 5 feet or more. According to Daddies Board Shop, the length of the wooden deck determines the speed capabilities of the longboard. Choosing the right size longboard allows you to learn the basic techniques with ease.