there are tons of boards out there. yeah i would say speed demons are good to start on and not too much. try going online and looking at skateboard stuff online. ccs.com, activerideshop.com are really good websites to checkout
Dude just go plain name brands just try to make u feel their boards are better when in reality no brand boards are just as good if not better and u don't have to worry about the logo
So NOT get a speed Demond, I recommend a Valsurf board or a chocolate or girl
Element. They make the best boards