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12 Unique and Cool Skateboards for Kids of All Ages
Skateboarding teaches balance and body control. It’s an exciting sport that doesn’t require a lot of money, a coach, or knowledge of an extensive rulebook to participate.
For these reasons and more, skateboards for kids are great ideas for birthdays, Christmas, or another occasion. Kids of all ages enjoy learning the sport, as long as they have the right board.
Skateboards Buying Guide
Kid vs. Adult: Adult boards are better for all ages, generally speaking, as skateboards for kids are often plastic and unbalanced.
Pre-Assembled vs. DIY: If you’re knowledgeable, then you might enjoy building a custom skateboard for your child. Otherwise, go with a pre-assembled option.
Board Type: Longboards, cruisers, and shortboards are all good options depending on how your kid wants to use them.
Where to Shop: Local skate shops have knowledgeable staff, overall better products, and more options for both custom and pre-assembled boards than big box stores.
The Skatro mini-cruiser has a fun retro vibe that works for beginners of all ages. The manufacturers built it with beginners in mind, so it doesn’t move too quickly or wobble too much, which can scare kids off as they are learning. These boards are known for their longevity and are one of the only plastic boards we will recommend.
What Kids Will Love
Potential Downsides
Great for commuting
Cannot purchase parts separately
Skinny deck is ideal for young learners
Plastic deck isn’t ideal for tricks
Comes in several exciting colors
Skatro created this board specifically for beginners. It takes the wear and tear well, and it’s the right size for smaller riders to enjoy.
If you’re looking for a beginner’s board that is great for cruising and tricks, then you’ll want to check out the Magneto mini-cruiser. The deck is high-end maple wood, and to avoid ruining the aesthetic, the team at Magneto uses clear grip tape on the board. It’s a beautiful and practical board for young riders.
1. Baker Skateboards Brand Logo Red/White/Black Complete Skateboard
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Deck Style: Shortboard Length: 32” Wheels: Baker 52mm Ages: 13 and up
The Baker brand logo 8” x 32” shortboard is awesome for every skill level. It’s a nice length and width for older riders, though, so it makes a great first board for teens. Baker is a well-known brand in the skateboard community because of the longevity of their boards. It’s also easy to find replacement parts for this board if your teen wants to upgrade or customize.
What Kids Will Love
Potential Downsides
Great for learning tricks or taking to the skate park
Not ideal for cruising
Prestigious brand name
Complete and ready to ride out of the box
This skateboard is perfect for any skill level, which means it can grow with your kid. It’s ideal for street skating, parks, pool, and vert.
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2. Minority 32” Maple Skateboard
Deck Style: Shortboard Length: 32” Wheels: 52mm 102A PU Ages: 13 and up
The Minority beginner maple skateboard is responsive with a smooth ride. This board is excellent for learning tricks because of its mediate concave, and it supports up to 220lbs. The board comes in a variety of designs that are perfect for teenagers who want to express themselves.
Skateboarding parents who wanted to get their kids into skateboarding more safely created the brand SkateXS to do just that. These boards are appropriate sizes for children who are just learning to skate, and you can size up or down depending on your child’s age. These boards also come in additional fun designs, but we are big fans of the Lisa Frank-esque design of this one.
What Kids Will Love
Potential Downsides
Exciting designs
More expensive than most true kids boards
Sparkly grip for added excitement
Appropriately sized for added safety and ease of use
We love that SkateXS designs boards for kids without the cheap plastic that most kid’s boards use as the deck material. The fun designs are great as well.
This is an easy to use skateboard for beginners. The plastic deck, although not high quality, helps with maneuverability and flexibility. This isn’t the longest-lasting board on the market, but it is a great option for beginners who want to get on a board and get used to the feeling of cruising before they start trying tricks.
The simple, but kid-friendly designs on the KPC Pro Complete skateboard make it an aesthetically fun board to have around. The skinny deck and quality Canadian maple construction help to ensure the board won’t break under your child while they are learning to maneuver.
Deck Style: Shortboard Length: 32” Wheels: Anti-shock 85A PU Ages: 8 and up
Not only is the ENKEEO skateboard high quality and perfect for learning tricks, but it also comes with a two-year warranty to give you peace of mind. This board is durable and safety conscious, which is great for kids who are new to boarding. We like the smooth ride and anti-shock wheels, as well.
What Kids Will Love
Potential Downsides
Double-kick concave is great for tricks
May need to purchase harder wheels for skate parks
Smooth ride while cruising as well
This skateboard features high-quality materials that will handle tricks well, even when a rider needs to practice them again and again. The shock-absorbent layer and excellent grip tape help to ensure your child’s safety as well.
Deck Style: Shortboard Length: 31.375” Wheels: 54mm 99A Ages: 8 and up
The POSITIV Digital Model is supposed to be the best for adult beginners, but we love it for kids as well. It’s a simple shortboard, which means it’s better for tricks and skate parks more than cruising, but it has enough stability to work well on the streets as well.
The Flybar Cruiser is a compact board that is perfect for young kids. Flybar has been around for over 100 years now, so they know what they’re doing when it comes to making sporting goods. This cruiser has a 7 ply Canadian Maple wood deck, which is more than enough to ensure a long-lasting board for youngsters.
What Kids Will Love
Potential Downsides
Stylish designs
Not super high quality
Small size is easy to handle
Low-quality bearings
Doesn’t wobble too much or move too fast for beginners
Deck Style: Cruiser Length: 28.5” Wheels: 63mm Fatty Hawgs Ages: 10 and up
Your son can wear the Stride-Rite Water Shoe/Sneaker near the beach or pool, but it can also be worn as a traditional sneaker. These shoes have a closed toe to protect your child’s feet. These The Dinghey cruiser is a long-standing part of the Landyachtz lineup. It evolved to become one of the highest-rated cruisers on the market. Its wide deck makes it an ideal option for older kids, teens, and even adults. This board comes pre-assembled with trucks, wheels, bearings, hardware, and grip tape.
What Kids Will Love
Potential Downsides
Easy to control
The bushings can be squeaky
Simple, but cool design
Deck might not last as long as other boards
All-terrain style wheels
Landyachtz first produced the Dinghy 18 years ago and has focused on making it the best cruiser on the market since then.
2. Globe Blaster Black Shade/ Mustard Cruiser Complete Skateboard
Deck Style: Cruiser Length: 30” Wheels: Globe 60mm 88a Ages: 13 and up
The Globe Blaster offers excellent maneuverability for both cruising and simple tricks like ollies and grabs. The ease of use of this board makes it ideal for novice riders, but especially those who are older and a little bigger. The large width of the board means it takes a person who is taller to move the board with maximum ease.
What Kids Will Love
Potential Downsides
Wheel clearance is excellent for sharp turns
Not a great choice for shorter riders
Works for cruising and simple tricks
Light and easy to carry
Conclusion
Our list has some awesome options for the novice skateboarder in your life. Skateboards for kids are a great option to help teach balance and body control. Plus, you can enjoy participating in this sport together. You won’t regret buying a skateboard for your kid. Just don’t forget the protective gear as well.
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