rude boyz 17 inch mini wooden cruiser graphic beginner skateboard (rude boyz design) rudeboys a great skateboard for the beginner skateboarder in the family! skateboards come in all shapes and sizes as riders progress through different skill levels. remember that riding a skateboard is a fun activity for both boys and girls that will keep kids and toddlers active, playing outside. everybody has got to start somewhere. this rudeboyz and oc girl mini 17in skateboard is perfect for children and toddlers from the ages of 3-5 who haven't spent time on a skateboard yet, but are ready to work on the basics, like learning to stand on the board, ride comfortably without falling down and managing your center of gravity. the moment where your child starts to become more comfortable pushing off with his or her foot and balancing atop their board as he or she rides - you're going to fall in love watching your children use this board. skateboarding will challenge your kids in new ways and teach them a new skill set. it sounds cheesy, but teaching kids to believe in themselves and understanding how powerful they really are is important! our vibrant board colors and wheel colors mean that they will look so cool riding around the block. this skateboard is a complete skateboard and it will arrive completely assembled - ready to use and can be easily carried around in a backpack! the concave, tapered shape, rounded kick tail and nose provides versatile performance for the rider! the 'parts' of a skateboard consist of the 'deck', the 'trucks', the 'wheels', and the 'bearings'. all parts come in a variety of specifications, including shape, size, softness, and flex. a complete banana shape board set w/ 6in trucks, 54mm wheels, abec-7 bearings, and hardware: truck axle width 6in, truck hanger width 3in, the deck measures approx. 17 x 5 x 3.5in meant for riders under 121 lbs (55kg). check out our rudeboyz storefront for our helmet and pads protective gear set for the complete rudeboyz beginner skateboarder starter kit!