You might need a bit more than that…but dont be put off.
Talk to the June Store. Owned by a solid guy and close enough to you…
He will give you really good advice.
Cheers looks good for the little man.
I’ll call the shop and see what they say, there’s a shop in Billericay but all boards seem out of stock, i think they cater more for scooters
Theres a massive global stock issue. I guess it isn’t limited to skateboarding - but as lots of factories closed for months, production is behind.
Serious hardware shortage right now…
June have some solid stuff in stock, though. I was there a couple of weeks ago and they’d taken delivery of wheels which seem to be the tough one currently.
Yeah, what Londonskater said.
For yourself I’d go for something between 8.1 and 8.5 wide. And please get white wheels and plain black grip if you don’t want to look like a kook. Trucks won’t matter if you’re just starting out.
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@spanky any tips to look less of a kook well received 
It’s a shame Junes complete boards have all sold out.
Link from another topic which might have some useful info -
Main thing is don’t get a plastic 70’s style board. Get something around 7.25" wide for your 6YO as they’ll probably end up sitting and buttboarding on it for the first while.
For yourself, look at something bigger, depending on your height, shoe size and weight, usually 8.25 - 8.5 will do the job just fine, with whatever wheels, trucks and bearings you can afford. Don’t go overboard on the cost at this stage as you won’t notice, or need, the difference between the entry level and pro level gear, which is priced accordingly.
Just to add here, ensure the wheels are not plasticy. For English roads as a beginner you probably want softish wheels for easy rolling
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Don’t leave it in the rain, in fact no part of your board should ever touch water.
Learn how to fall (search forwards and backwards break fall jiu jitsu on Youtube) and that will probably save you some broken wrists/concussions. Saved me numerous times, no wrist injuries in about 20 years.
Don’t carry board by the trucks (aka ‘mall grab’)
Push with your BACK foot (pushing with front foot called ‘pushing mongo’)
If carrying your board by your side (eg flat against side of your waist, trucks point towards you)
Honestly if you want anything legit-checked you can ask here, we’re probably mostly your age anyway. Brands, people on instagram, shops, whatever, we got you.
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What? Really skaters have grip tape wear on their clothes
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Nah mate, real skaters care about there garms. Don’t want holes in my fucking Polo sweater that shit is expensive
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So i’ve called and left a message and emailed the shop see what they come back with.
I’m not sure if it will help or be a hinderance but i snowboarded for years before i got kids, not sure if transferable skills?
Sooo, this is what i have ascertained so far:
Me: 8.25 inch board
Son: 7.25 inch
Me: Something like these 92A 54mm wheels, although seem to be sold out everywhere
This complete does seem to tick a few boxes for me:
https://prolineskates.com/products/arbor-street-whiskey-recruit-complete-skateboard-8-25-black
Let me know if i’m on the right lines please
Yeah if you’ve snowboarded that will probably help.
The wheels are nice and soft and OK for cruising. Should cushion some of the shocks to your knees. They’ll be grippy, as you get better and better you’ll probably need harder wheels. Wouldn’t go over 56mm though, otherwise it starts looking silly.
Oh, and graphics pointing inwards on the wheels yeah?
Everyone says ‘skateboarding yeah! No rules!’ but oh boy, there are rules
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Now you’ve lost me mate i’m afraid 
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Wheels usually come with brand/graphics printed on one side, with the other side plain white. Make sure you have the plain side visible if you look at the side of the board.
Looks like i will adhere to all the rules and look the part then immediately fall flat on my face.
‘All the gear and no idea’ 
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I back this message
Just remember, there’s no rules to skateboarding other than all the unspoken rules to skateboarding
Edit. I see this fact has already been pointed out
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But other than not pushing mongo (which also practically makes life more difficult than pushing properly) or carrying the board by the trucks, no ones going to care.
Just have fun, fall over, try it again
Thanks for the link to the other thread. Interesting stuff.
I saw someone bought one of these for their kid, although like most things seem to be out of stock. Any good?
http://www.blastskates.com/blast-skates-jr.html
Also would this be okay for him or is it a bit bargain basement, i’m just thinking see how he gets on with it for the first year and then get him something really nice later, you know how kids are:
Enuff ugh no
Blast yes!
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