20 Best Skateboard Brands For Beginners (2023 Updated)

The board deck is good, trucks are also good, however the bushings could be better. These are very soft, when when you tighten them the nut sticks out too much. The wheels are a good size but they are too firm, should be little softer.

You can really feel the hard plastic wheels land on the ground every time you ollie. The bearings come within a rating of 7 abec and it does say on them, however they do NOT spin as they should, very slow.

They are very rough and the skater has to push very hard. Perhaps I just got a bad batch of bearings. I would go for something a little better next time, something smoother and more balanced.

I bought one of these in a sporting goods store for myself, I’m very happy with this as my first board. Overall I would say the board feels “sturdy”, it has a bit of heft to it but glides smoothly and is easy to turn.

I didn’t do any adjustments to the trucks or wheels out of the packaging. I like the feel of it especially as a beginner, just staying on the board is hard enough early on so I don’t think I’d like a “slippery” feeling board.

The tail has stood up fairly well to me accidentally grinding it against the pavement several times, it’s a bit shaved but no indications of it snapping. The body and sides are solid, they’ve stood up to me floundering and stomping on them quite a bit.

There is one spot between the screws for one of the trucks where the grip tape has eroded quite a bit, but I haven’t noticed any loss of control due to that. The wheels still look great albeit being dirty, no large pits or chunks missing from them.

I have a feeling the grip tape may need to be replaced after 2-3 months of heavy use, and the board may not be a lifer, but the trucks I really like on this board and can see moving to the next deck if I someday snap this one.

I loved the board! It was the right length, the grip tape was very good and the wheels spun so that’s already pretty good. You could use it right out the box if you’re a beginner to skateboarding and want to use your board immediately.

But coming from someone who has experience with skateboarding I want to point out that the wheels were definitely swapped out for better ones. They were pretty basic wheels but they didn’t ride smooth for me and I had a hard time getting the speed I wanted to perform certain tricks.

I also loosened the trucks so I had better movement as they were pretty stiff. I mainly bought this board so I could customize the deck but not spend a whole lot of money on the additional pieces I would need to buy if I had bought the deck seperate.

But, overall, for a beginner board it’s pretty good! Definitely recommend if you don’t want to spend the typical $100 because you’re starting out :).

Wow! This board is perfect for me and what I need it for. I ride it almost everyday, everywhere I go. Not only is it good for cruising but amazing for beginners to learn how to ride! I am extremely happy with my purchase of this board and will definitely be on the look for new items to buy from NHS.

Beautiful in person. Santa Cruz can do no wrong! Artwork on point, built to last! Excited for my daughter to shred!

It is a beautiful board. It rides very well, it’s also very sturdy. I love the color way of the board with the split sides. The blue stranger things design is flawless.

Bought this one for our 12 year old when he wanted to start skating. Didn\’t want to shell out 200+ € for a complete and super setup, not knowing if he would keep on skating or not. So Powell-Peralta is the ideal entry to the hobby: – Nice graphics.

– Decent quality deck & bearings. – More than enough for learning all the basic street & miniramp shizzle.

Good complete for a good price Got this complete skateboard set up for an awesome price. Nice, light board. Classic graphic with matching wheels. Decent mini logo bearings and trucks, though I swapped the bearings for some bones redz.

Good choice for a first set up.

Couldn’t find this board anywhere in the states, so I took a leap of faith and ordered from skate pro. I wasn’t sure what to expect ordering from Denmark but they delivered the board in perfect condition.

I couldn’t be happier and it’s kind of cool that my board has done some international travel too!.

Great skateboard for my eight year old to learn on. The size was perfect for him and the design on the bottom gave him confidence because he felt cool carrying his board. The wheels are really good quality he had a skateboard previous that the wheels messed up on instantly.

Replacement wheels found on this website.

Great board for riding around on, and a great price too. Love the artwork, and it was very nicely packaged when it arrived. The trucks and bushings are nice, and I really didn’t need to adjust them out of the box, they weren’t that stiff.

It might be because it is still new, but I can go pretty fast on this with minimal effort. Handles rocks and sidewalk cracks decently. My only problem with this board is the width, and that might just be personal preference.

Width on this deck is 7. 75, which is a bit smaller than I am use to. I wear a size 9 women’s shoe and usually ride something more wide than this, and it took a little time to adjust. I’d say as long as this isn’t your first board, and you are use to riding a 7.

75 wide deck, you should consider getting this for the price point. I also wouldn’t recommend for beginners. The rise is pretty high and it might be difficult to learn how to balance on. If you have been skating forever though, you will have no problem with this.

I am learning to skateboard so I purchased this with an Arbor Dropship longboard. I liked having two styles to try and being able offer to a board for my 12 year old try if she decided she was interested (she was a little nervous to learn at first).

Well, I am now down to one board for myself and need to save up for my own pocket cruiser. My kid lost all hesitation after the first day we went out. She is already practicing tricks! Love the design (which will promptly gain character).

The board itself is very lightweight, but tough (typical bamboo). The ride is smooth and fast and the trucks are responsive. It is a smooth ride, but the smaller size makes it work well for tricks. We both love it, and I am glad I bought it for us to learn on.

I’ll be 46 years old in a couple of weeks. I grew up on skateboards but hadn’t been on a board since around 2008 and wanted to get something to cruise around on that would be smooth and stable. I had tossed around the idea of a long board.

I was actually looking for an old Dogtown Skates Bulldog but they don’t make them anymore and cost a mint if you find one. In my search the Arbor Oso popped up and I was pretty sure this was exactly what I was looking for! I couldn’t believe that Arbor was founded in 1995 because I started skating around 1988 & had never heard of the company.

(I do live on the east coast far away from Venice, Beach). Once I looked into the company I was really impressed with their ethos. So I ordered an Artist Collection Oso and waited eagerly for it to arrive.

I took my Oso out today for the first time. Like I said I’ve been off of a skateboard for 12 years. The first couple kicks were a little shaky but then experience & muscle memory took over. The Arbor Oso is everything I love about boards from the heyday of Powell Peralta with some modern twists & improvements.

It’s a nice wide deck at 10″ and at 30″ long it’s an inch shorter than my old Element popsicle board. I still have an OG Mike McGill that I’ve had since my teens. I compared my Oso to the McGill and was stoked that the Oso, with the 169mm Paris Truck Co trucks had a wider track than my the old Powell.

Stability! The Oso also has a longer wheelbase than most modern boards. I am also very pleased with the nice and wide 69mm/78a Arbor Bogart wheels with ABEC 5 bearings. Today I just wanted to get warmed up so I found an empty parking lot and just carved up a bunch of lines all over the blacktop.

I was so impressed with how I could make nice front and backside carves and the board felt planted and handled like a dream! I included a picture of my Oso next to my old popsicle shaped board for a good size comparison.

I purchased this from my local skate shop because I wanted to do more skating away from the skate park but I don’t enjoy road feel. I had gone in intending to buy a longboard, but when I saw this deck I realized that while I’m sure I’d get used to a longboard eventually, I was for awhile at least going to be looking for the tail when placing my foot.

So this was a great option for me. I was able to ride it comfortably immediately, and loved having the tail not just for placement but to be able to turn and lift over larger obstacles and when going off of curbs.

While I’ve only had it for a day, I love it!.

This product is amazing for beginners. I love how easy it is to turn and it’s really good to use for getting used to the mechanics of skateboarding for beginners! As a beginner skater, it didn’t take long for me to get used to it and I also primarily use it to get around my campus which this just so happens to be great at doing! The amazing design is just icing on the cake! Highly recommend!.

The board arrived quickly. Just in time for Christmas. My husband left his last cruzer on the train coming from work so he was super excited to have a replacement. This board is a smooth ride, easy enough for a beginner to hop on.

My son has been using anything he can as a skateboard. if it has wheels and a flat surface, he stands on it and tries to push around. So, for his second birthday we snagged him this. Great product that he’s really been enjoying so far.

It is a BIT big for him at 2 years old, but as a parent, I appreciate things he can grow into. :).

Nice stick for a 5+ year old. Soft wheels and truck bushings, maintains speed well and the trucks turn and return to straight predictably which makes learning to skate much less frustrating for the the little farts.

This is perfect for my 4 year old son. Everything is super solid and it shipped and arrived very quickly. Already better ripper than his old man!

The board is everything the advertisement claimed it would be. The trucks are calibrated so well for a concrete surfskate experience. I live in the Bronx and there is pretty rough terrain here, the board compensates well especially with the wide wheels.

Longer than my Carver it gives me more room to compress and release. My only wish is that the deck is less coarse. I was carrying the board and when it slipped down my leg it gave me some gnarly scratches, but the deck provides such good grip with sneakers or barefoot, that I understand the extra super grippy deck.

The board looks good, the graphics are so cool and it feels great riding. For the price it was a great option for a beginner surf skater. I would purchase another in a hot second.

Surfskate looks good in person. Almost everything worked out of the box except the following day after use,the nut for the front truck came loose. It gradually loosen itself and the parts followed suit.

I did not crashed but it did wobble more than i anticipated. I did not find the nut but i was able to find a substitute, all others where easy to spot. All is good now, i like the way it rides. Thank you.

Kinda disappointed by this board. It’s a lower priced surf-skate, and the reason is the cheep front truck. It just doesn’t work as well as some of the higher priced completes that I’ve tried. I saved some money, but am wishing I spent more and got a more functional setup.

I skated 30 years ago and decided to get back into it for the phys. I think this is a great beginners board. The ABEC 5 bearings are perfect for now (speed) which allows me to focus on the basics of strong kicking/front foot placement/balance/turning etc.

I’ll upgrade to some Reds in a few weeks time but for now, this complete ticks all the boxes. Make sure you buy a hand tool as you’ll need to adjust the trucks/wheels to your liking.

Grate delivery and service, but board is not grate quality my son skates and the board is already splintering and damages very easily, I would expect it to last longer than it has, He has gone back to riding his old one!! Disappointed.

Excellent skateboard! My daughter loves it! Was well worth the money! Shipping was great considering where it’s coming from. Thanks!

I ordered this skateboard for my granddaughter and she loves it so that really makes me happy to see a smile on her face. Im glad that I ordered it and everything was ok with it. Thank you so much for making my granddaughters day.

It is nice, it has nice turning and also has a nice size, personally I wear a size 10 shoe and it’s easy to control, also the wheels are great to use. Overall great board, I recommend this board.

The skateboard arrived ahead of schedule well packaged and in perfect condition. It is attractive, well made and sturdy. My teenage grandson is very happy with the performance.

Don’t bother with this skateboard, go to your local skateshop (if possible) instead. I have only used this board for cruising, no skateparks or anything destructive, and I have taken proper care of the board and wheels.

Despite this, in the 3 months since purchasing i have: – poxied the board layers back together after they split (large split both sides of tail) – replaced the wheels (by choice) – replaced the trucks (not by choice.

The trucks it came with were defective, the kingpin would move and the rest of the truck wouldn’t pivot) – replaced all of the bearings (3 of the 8 seized up and became unusable. This type of sealed bearings can’t be opened and cleaned) I bought this as a quick cheap option to start skateboarding.

It would have been cheaper and more straightforward if i’d just went to skateshop and got their cheapest setup for a new board.

this board was a waste of my money i bought this board for crusing no tricks or nothing and within like a week it chipped and today i have to buy a new set of wheels because one of the wheels popped in half.

yes the rubber surrounding the wheel broke in half. this board is not good at all and i can’t een return it bcause “it was used”.

This is a great skateboard for those that are new to boarding. My son had originally learned on a penny board, so transitioning to a larger board was a bit tricky, but the stability on this board was amazing.

The top of the deck is completely covered in deck grip and it does not easily chip or peel. The wheels that came on it are high quality, they have withstand multiple surfaces and have not shown more wear than normal.

I would highly recommend this board for someone who is new to boarding or a veteran boarder looking for a reasonably priced option.

We bought this, on behalf of my mum for our skateboard obsessed almost three year old. He’s also really into Kung fu panda so this was the perfect board for him. My husband who is an avid skateboarder (currently riding around on a powell peralta flight deck) pulled this one out of the package and was super envious.

He said it’s so good and he wishes he could have had one when he was younger. I really wanted a small skateboard for his first one and this has all the safety features my toddler needs. Foam padding instead of grip tape and soft wheels, this will give my little mum heart a bit more relief.

It’s great. It’s a skateboard so you know, it has wheels and a board and trucks. Bearings too. It has bearings. Oh, and a panda. The wheels have pandas too. The pandas names are Paul, Patty, Peter, Pam, and Penelope.

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I got this board in-person and it does not disappoint! The turns are very very smooth for me, and the amount of speed this board has is amazing!! It’s so much fun to go down inclines on this thing and, as a beginner, it’s perfect and easy to get into a nice skating mood! Ever since I got this thing, I wanna ride it every single day!! Here are a few things to note: -When I got the board, the trucks were a little bit tight but it’s perfect enough for me to make turns.

-The amount of flex is sturdy yet good. Not too much, not too little, just right. -I have skated this on tile floor, and it feels very very smooth and fast. On normal street terrain though, it can be a bit bumpy and causes a bit of vibration in your legs afterward, but it’s not a big deal for me.

-There have been times where I accidentally stepped on the kicktail which caused me to slip, but I eventually grew out of it. -AND you can easily apply grip tape on it! Definitely worth the money and it’s a great gift for anyone!.

My daughter has a 22″ inch glow in the dark Penny Board that she loves. Well, I’m 48 and have not been on a skateboard since I was 18. My daughter finally convinced me to try one of her other skateboards and to my surprise I was able to get back on it and not wipe out.

So anyway, she then convinced me to try her small Penny board. I didn’t wipe out, but being it’s so small it was a lot harder to ride. So on a whim I decided to order the 27″ Ice Penny Board to see if that was any easier to ride.

I took it out the day it arrived and found it to be so much easier to ride. My daughter still prefers her 22″ board, but I absolutely love the 27″ Ice board! I never thought I would be back on a skateboard after 30 years, but it has really been a blast riding around the neighborhood with my daughter.

thank you Penny Board!.

Couldn’t go wrong with it. Great quality, great looks and super sturdy. I have seen it at another store, but Tilly’s had a better deal on it. Really happy with the purchase. Great delivery time, great price and great product quality.

So far I’ve bought most of my Christmas shopping in this store. Thanks Tilly’s.

It’s really good. I usually longboard and this is the perfect size and slightly similar to a longboard.

Beautiful artwork, wish there was a better protective gloss over it though as it scratch up immediately first time it was used. Wheels and all seem good, just was EXTREMELY loose, you could nearly turn around in circles just by leaving on it.

My son was so happy on Christmas, he wanted a good skateboard while vacationing in Florida and was pleasantly surprised with his Christmas gift. It’s great quality and the shipping was fast and great packaging!.

I bought this for my brother-in-laws son who is getting into skating. It\’s a perfectly fine board. and is good enough for him to find out whether or not this is something for him. The build quality looks and feels good, the concave and the pitch of the kicks of the board are both quite mellow.

Tensor trucks are perfectly good metal trucks too. I like the fact that the wheels are 92A and not 99A or more. As a kid the last thing you want to have to worry about is not being able to get anywhere because your wheels are too hard and the streets eat any and all speed you are trying to get.

The bearings roll as expected and they are all sealed. All in all I can definitely recommend this board that is at least half the price of the custom set ups I usually ride myself.

Has been a perfect skateboard for beginners (the kid) and slightly more advanced (myself) alike. Super smooth rolling, feels like a quality build. Heads up, the deck is concave and I was hesitant to get a board that wasn’t flat because I thought it would make the youngster feel unstable.

But it’s extreme and of course helps with maneuvering and so forth so I’ve come to appreciate the shape. We’ve really been enjoying the board. Love the panda!.

Never in my day would I have thought I could purchase a complete board for this price, you simply can’t get a better deal! This complete skateboard is everything you need and more. I purchased this with the intent of getting back into riding boards and it is simply a great purchase.

The quality of a brand-made deck from Enjoi is accompanied by the long durability of Tensor trucks and paired with a nice set of wheels, bearings, hardware, and grip tape. This board is ready to go off the box! “Review Sweepstakes”.

It is a great starter skateboard. The board will be assembled with the plastic still on it so in the special notes request that they take it off before they assemble it. As my husband pointed out the wheels won’t spin forever like a higher end board would but with that being said we knew this when buying a board at this price.

It is GREAT for a kid who wants to try skateboarding and you don’t want to spend too much on something they may not use again. Also the board is great so if they great better you can keep the board and upgrade the parts.

I bought this skateboard for my son for Christmas. I’m not happy about it, I should of done more research. The board itself is really nice and it’s heavy duty wood. But the wheels, trucks, and bearings are crappy.

The board barley rolls. I had to spend a few more dollars to get better wheels, trucks and bearings so my son can enjoy his skateboard. I would not recommend this site to buy a skateboard.

Great overall experience! Our order arrived quickly to avoid that stress over the holidays, and our son was so excited to get this as his first skateboard! He really likes the design, which has vibrant colors and clean lines.

The board seems to be holding up well as he figures out his moves, and he’s excited to use it! Thanks!.