I am not sure to get a skate board online or go out of town to

Only a douchebag would think you're a poser.

Just be upfront with whoever is working; you don't know much but want to get into the sport. They will be understanding.
Don't act (i.e. "pose") like you know what you're talking about if you don't. That's how people think you're an ass.

Just be honest. They'll help you; they want to share their passion and make money and you a returning customer.

This goes with any hobby

>>18587653
Thx

what the other guy said. if you want to get into it maybe start with a shitty Walmart board. you shouldn't put money in it unless you know you'll like it that's what I tell everyone. but don't be afraid its actually kind of a good feeling to teach someone new things. something I do in situations like this is I do my research. watch youtube videos, reviews, learn whats good and whats not etc just watch youtube. its your best friend.

>>18588125
if you want to enjoy it don't get a Walmart board. The trucks are plastic and the bushings are made of some inflexible bullshit. No fun to skate on

Just put down $120 or so on a complete and you'll enjoy it a hell of a lot more if you stick with it. I'm 22 and still skate. And yeah don't be intimidated by the skate rats at your shop, the culture can be kinda cold but don't mind them. They won't let you walk out of there with a shitty build.

If you want a good reliable board my preferences are:
- whatever deck, size (width) is the most important here, I would go for something closer to 8" if you have normal size to large feet as they're fun to ride, you can get something smaller if you start find it limiting for tricks
- independents for trucks, most expensive but also best quality, not essential though
- wheels, smaller is better for tricks due to lower center of gravity, larger is better for cruising, hardness isn't a huge deal but I'd lean on the soft side
- griptape, it's worth getting brand shit, grizzly is the obvious choice
- bearings -- just get bones reds

top of parking decks are a great place to skate. university campus tends to have good spots

have fun anon