Loved riding the old Penny boards as a youngster before getting into those big wide neon coloured decks in the 90s.
Wasn't really one for ramps and bowls etc, so spent most of the time cruising with mates, and racing each other down the hill between Varndean and D. Stringer 😁
My lad got into...
My old school friend Simon runs Level Skateboards opposite the skate park - really knows his stuff and would be able to point you in the right direction with regards to boards, wheels etc. for your lad. Also sells the clothing, trainers etc. if you want to look the part....