r/NewSkaters is a subreddit with 271k members. The community frequently discusses struggling, looking for, new, looking, and ollie, and they frequently recommend/review skate shoes, skate shoe, and skateboard, and the most common flair used is question, video, setup help, discussion, and picture.
Welcome to New Skaters! A place where ALL new skateboarders can ask questions on basic gear, setup, anything they want!
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If you need help specifically with ollies please also check out this sub r/OllieHelp
Popular Topics in r/NewSkaters
#1
Struggling
39 posts
#2
Looking For
15 posts
#3
New
14 posts
#4
Looking
14 posts
#5
Ollie
12 posts
#6
Board
7 posts
#7
Skating
6 posts
#8
Ollies
5 posts
#9
Looking For A Board
4 posts
#10
Worst
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/NewSkaters
Skate Shoes
271 reviews
#1
Vans
4.2★ from 78 reviews
#2
Etnies
4.5★ from 31 reviews
#3
Nike
4.3★ from 21 reviews
Skate Shoe
188 reviews
#1
Vans
4.5★ from 62 reviews
#2
New Balance
4.4★ from 25 reviews
#3
Nike
4.2★ from 21 reviews
Skateboard
141 reviews
#1
Mini Logo
4.1★ from 15 reviews
#2
Element
4.6★ from 9 reviews
#3
Santa Cruz
4.0★ from 8 reviews
Flair Used in r/NewSkaters
#1
Question
: "anybody tried those wheels are they good?"
56 posts
#2
Video
: "Why does that happen bruh"
20 posts
#3
Setup Help
: "I need a better ollie"
16 posts
#4
Discussion
: "I feel like I'm falling into the "beginner trap""
9 posts
#5
Picture
: "Proud Dad moment"
6 posts
Member Growth in r/NewSkaters
Yearly
+29k members(11.8%)
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Last updated: July 22, 2026