Fortunately, the Complete Cruiser is an affordable board, so it’s okay if it ends up sidelined or moved along later. Bear Walker says: “I prefer an 8.25' deck but if you get into it you'll find a width that works for you,” so note you may end up sizing up later, or you may well size down. Its eight-inch deck width is a great starting point, as it’s right in the middle of the standard deck size range and is plenty wide to offer stability. Suitable for basic tricks, this cruiser-style board is at its best when used on flat surfaces or gentle downhills. Length: 27 inches | Width: 8 inches | Wheel size: 60 millimeters | Deck material: Canadian Mapleįor the teen or adult (or the precocious big kid, too), the Beleev Complete Cruiser Skateboard is a great first board. Boards come with many artwork and colorway options.As Bear Walker said of kid skaters: “They're developing balance and finding out if they like the sport.” These are pricey boards for new riders who-let’s be honest-may not stick with skating, but they give the grom a chance to get a real feel for it, and that’s critical. Regardless of which size of board you choose, you’ll be getting one made with a durable, contoured bamboo deck and trucks (the part attaching the wheels to the board) with soft bushings and a hollow kingpin that reduces weight, making the skateboards more manageable for younger riders. (Skating is really not recommended for kids younger than five, FYI.) The Beginner Street boards come in three different sizes, the smallest intended for kids five to seven, the middle board (pictured and referenced here, size-wise) for kids eight to 10, and the largest for 11 and 12-year-olds. Why? Because this is a rad board that’s fun and easy to ride.

If you look around for the best skateboard for kids long enough, you’re going to see the SkateXS Beginner board pop up again and again in skate magazine and website reviews, in customer comments and all over social media. Length: 29 inches | Width: 7.25 inches | Wheel size: 53 millimeters | Deck material: Bamboo

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