Hey all. I am 58 with an arthritic back, so it makes perfect sense to start skating! Jokes aside, I want to start giving it a go. I went to a local shop, and discovered that traditional surf skates have a pivoting front truck. I was thinking I was going to walk out of there with just a road cruiser, but the pivoting front truck through me off. They seem squirrely. Is this what I should purchase? The guy in the shop was saying, they are too squirly for the slightest of declines, and are NOT suited for ramps in parks either. Are Clayton and Anthony using skates with the pivoting front axle or more stable road cruisers? Any suggestions for Brands and dimensions are welcome as well. Thank you!