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Are Penny Skateboards worth it?
There is nothing wrong with Penny Boards — they are a short, cheap board BUT Penny Boards are not a good board choice for most people in most riding scenarios due to their small size. Penny Boards aren’t bad, they just are not as versatile as a longboard or a skateboard for transportation.
What material are penny boards made out of?
plastic deck
A Penny board is a type of skateboard that is characterised by a short and narrow plastic deck. Although such skateboards were first manufactured during the 1970s, their name and contemporary popularity comes from the Australian brand Penny Skateboards, founded in 2010.
How much does original penny board cost?
around $100
Price. The price of a real Penny Board is around $100. So if you paid anything below that, it’s most likely fake.
Where are Penny Skateboards made?
Australia
Our boards are designed in Australia and rigorously tested to ensure that every ounce of quality is packed into your Penny. Over the journey so far, we’ve helped millions of people get on a board. Every age, race, gender, you name it, there’s someone on a Penny.
Why are Penny Boards so popular?
Penny Boards were designed as cruiser boards, and are quite good for commuting. They are small and lightweight so they can easily fit in a backpack. What is this? The wheels are larger and softer than most street/park skateboards, so they are able to tackle cracks, pebbles, and rougher terrain.
Are Penny boards good for cruising?
Penny Boards are NOT good for tricks, not good for cruising and carving down hills, uncomfortable to push long distances and dangerous at higher speeds.
Is penny board easier than skateboard?
For beginners, especially smaller people, the Penny is an excellent option for learning balance, pushing, turning, carving and basic fundamentals. Keep in mind that it’s a lot harder to learn skateboarding on a small Penny board compared to a popsicle skateboard.
Can you ollie a Penny board?
Doing an ollie on a Penny board is possible, but it is not very easy to execute because of the tiny kicktail, short 22” length, and significantly narrow deck at 5.9”. The lack of grip tape is another factor that makes it harder to ollie on a penny board.
What is a penny board good for?
Penny Boards are best used for pushing short distances in crowded locations (with no hills) where you might need to stop to pick the board up often. Having the smallest… Penny Boards are best used for pushing short distances in crowded locations (with no hills) where you might need to stop to pick the board up often.