I am a 14 year old girl and I want to learn how to skateboard. I’m very new to it all, and I have about 200 dollars to spend on the board, trucks, wheels, etc. What are some good companies that make cheap but quality beginner boards and products. I’ve heard of Kr3w, Element, and others, but I want to know what makes these boards good so I can start skateboarding. I need help! Thanks!

I want to start skateboarding, and would really appreciate being told everything you know(:
I’m not really worried about how to do anything etc. right now, I’m more focused on quality of things, like which brands are better etc.
Should I pay more for good bearings, or does it matter?
I’m guessing high, medium and low trucks means how far it is from the ground to the deck, but which would be best?
Whats the best mm to get for wheels?
And anything else along those lines you can tell me.
thanks in advance :3

Is skateboarding controversial where you live? How are people dealing with it?