When picking a deck, know what kind of skating you want to do. If you want a stable board that's easy to land on, grind with, and cruise on, a width of 8 to 8.5 inches could be good for you. If you want flip tricks and technical skating to be easier and require less movement, you may like a width of 7.5 to 8 inches. However, this is completely personal, so stand on several sizes before making your pick.