Pretty much the title, I’m looking to get a skateboard and I don’t know whether I should look for a complete setup or try and buy each part separately.
I’m looking to get my first one since I mainly snowboard, and I’ve also longboarded a little.
I’m mainly looking for a way to practice and keep active during the summer, I’m out in the burbs so not really using it to get around, just to and from a local park.
Oh, and for starting out get soft wheels. They're not as good for tricks, but it will be a much softer learning curve while you get used to the board. You can get harder wheels after you learn how to ollie and have taken a couple spins in the bowl.
Also, looser trucks will probably be more comfortable for you if you're used to longboarding and snowboarding.