The best type of skateboard for beginners is the one that feels most comfortable to you and allows you to have fun riding it without making too many mistakes.u003cbru003eYou need to keep in mind that the first tricks you will be learning are going to be much easier on a skateboard with soft wheels. This way, if you catch an edge and fall off, it doesn't matter because your wheel isn't even scratched after such a gentle bump. So, softer decks and wheels equal fewer mistakes. However, after you are more comfortable with skateboarding, it may be time to move on to something with harder wheels.