Sk8Board Brands, Huge question Options

[judofreak]

I was wondering what is the best brand of skateboard?
is
Blind?
Element?
New DEAL?
ZERO?

whats the best.
I also need help on The Trucks.
How do i choose good trucks.
And the wheels.

Do i need that rubber pad under the deck?

As you can see i am a new skater. I need some help!

[Ihate]

There is no best, that's a STUPID question that I hate hearing. Just experiment, everyone finds their preferences. Lot of it depends on your height, foot size, etc. Boards that a majority of people tend to go for are Element, Girl, Zero. Elements are pretty good, double fired, but a lot of Elements have a shorter than normal tail. Fiberlights and Featherlights by Element suck, they're made with part fiberglass and that causes air pockets inside your board which in the end breaks it faster. Trucks, and wheels, again up to you. Some popular choices for trucks, Ventures, Independents(wouldn't recommend unless you're going to be riding a 8" wide board with 8" axle trucks), Royals, Tensors, Grind Kings. Wheels really depend on where you'll be skating most. Bearings, some great bearings for their price are Bones China REDS, they're like $15-20 depending where you are. As for risers, try skating with em and without em, see which you're more comfortable with.