Ok, I walked in here today being very nervous, anxious, and excited. See. I'm 55 and buying my first skateboard in 40 years. So after doing a little research, I went to Cowtown to do my business. Met up with a cool guy, Chuck. He listened to my story and hooked me up with a board for my riding level, and considering my age too of course. There was another guy there helping me with finding the right helmet. Customer service was great! Price was good for the board, and all the pads and helmet. You need every single one of them at my age. Ill be back in another 40 for my next board.