Skateboard reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 179 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 56 posts to rank the best Skateboard brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/NewSkaters, r/ElectricSkateboarding, r/skateboarding, r/skateboardhelp, r/woodworking. Top-rated brands include Tynee (4.1/5), Mini Logo (4.1/5), Backfire (4.0/5).

Stats
Reviews179
Subreddits10
Posts56
Brands52
Products76
Top communities
r/NewSkaters68r/ElectricSkateboarding46r/skateboarding34r/skateboardhelp16r/woodworking6
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#1

Tynee

4.1
(18)
"The Tynee mini 3 max comes with boosted 105 style wheels that are very soft and they will DESTROY bumps."
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"Tynee will be reliable, and mega powerful. The mini 3 pro hauls ass."
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"If i had to choose now I would pick tynee ultra hub. really good price to performance ratio and comes equipped with donut wheels which work in rougher terrain as well."
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"I have the Pro variant and it is my favourite to ride of the two boards I own. Tynee boards are quality."
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"Agreed, I would recommend Tynee. I have 2 from them and they offer the best hardware/quality for the price."
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"Tynee or Backfire for beginner in that budget."
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"Tynee has the best reputation. They have a small 34xWh skateboard with belt for 569. Seems like a good beginner."
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"Personally I really like the Tynee Electric Skateboards also have a discount code if you're interested it'll save you some extra money."
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"Tynee Ultra is a good option."
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"Tynee has some good sales on their website and would be fine for starting out."
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#3

Backfire

4.0
(14)
"Buy your fully warrantied backfire G2. It comes with the best after-sales service in the business."
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"Hop on facebook marketplace and find a backfire. I grabbed one and have been riding it consistently for about 3 years now"
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"Backfire nalu, is fun and safe to cruise around neighbours if you live somewhere flat"
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"I started out on a Backfire. Never let me down. Great boards."
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"I got a backfire g2z a couple of moths ago and love it. Easy controls, belt driven, great acceleration and braking."
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"If u r in USA, backfire G2B or G2Z. Those are pretty much the best values in the entry level."
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"If you are in the USA, the best value skateboards with real after sale service are the backfire G2B and G2Z."
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"Backfire Nalu."
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"It’s my first board and pretty cheap, but quality build."
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"Backfire, wowgo, tynee laver alle gode boards."
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#4

Bones

4.7
(10)
"Bones Redz bearing, cheapest gr"
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"Bones reds bearings"
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"Bones redz for bearings and formula4 for wheels."
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"Can’t go wrong with bones reds"
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"I skate 99u full conical and bones Swiss."
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"Bones Reds are the #1 selling bearing by a mile."
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"Just get some bones reds. Everyone uses them."
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"I always loved the bones ATF wheels. They are soft as fuck so it's very smooth but they aren't too big."
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"Bones Reds are cheap and good. Bronson G2s are slightly more expensive and slightly better in my opinion."
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"Bones Reds will serve you well, as will Bronsons at a similar price if your local carries them."
#5

Santa Cruz

4.0
(11)
"Some santa cruize ones"
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"Brands like Santa Cruz, Element, Enjoi, Creature, Blind etc have solid beginner completes that won't break the bank."
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"Santa Cruz has a ton of house brands. The bearings are probably Independent GP-S and bullet trucks."
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"A complete from a decent brand like Santa Cruz is going to be fine for a beginner skater."
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"Santa cruz are a good brand, they're not going to sell a complete that you can't use."
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"If you are going to ride around town I would get a Santa Cruz winkowski deck."
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"Check out Santa Cruz VX or Powell-Peralta Flight decks. They're stronger but they cost more."
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"Has a smaller skateboard."
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"Those lil completes will go a long way."
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"Powell Flight decks and Santa Cruz VX are both really strong."
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#6

Meepo

3.9
(10)
"I've been riding my Meepo Mini3 to work every day."
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"Many years ago I bought a meepo v3 (standard). That was my first board, never done any esk8 before. And it was perfect. Easy to learn, plenty of tutorials, comes with softer bushings so you can make easier to turn."
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"Meepo V3 extended range was my first board, good ride plenty of speed."
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"I've been satisfied...I buy the same one again after 1500 miles."
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"Get a Meepo that was my first at 14 it's a perfect starter."
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"If your campus has bad roads, hills, or you want a full longboard with extra stability go v5."
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"I got a meepo m5 (i think its called). Short board."
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"I’ve had the mini 3 for years now. Been very reliable for me."
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"I'm 2 weeks into this new hobby and started with a meepo v5, it's got a nice cut in handle to carry around."
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"I got a meepo m5 (i think its called). Short board."
#7

Element

4.6
(7)
"Here in Australia I can get a element pre built for $40 ($25USD) brand new from SURFDIVENSKI, may aswell just get it new imo."
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"A little patience and you can get an Element complete for less than $40 from some online marketplace trying to offload merch. I own 3, I love them."
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"Looks like an element prebuilt. Those things has been showing up for under 50$ new. All over the internet. Even Amazon."
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"Completes for $70 at element too. Check the *sales* section."
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"Do a good range of completes for not too much money."
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"I would get a 8.0 Element or Zero deck they have both been on sale."
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"I got an element complete for £30+ shipping"
#8

CCS

4.0
(7)
"I was just about to recommend CCS if he wanted the Astros since they can do custom graphics. CCS is a great company."
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"CCS brand completes on their website are great quality for the price."
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"CCS completes are great for beginners and allow you to upgrade individual parts as you go."
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"No don't go the Walmart or Amazon route. Get a complete from CCS"
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"CCS or TACTICS for a relatively inexpensive complete would be a good choice too."
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"I would recommend a CCS board $70 USD and it was a good beginner board that lasted a good time"
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"The CCS completes are pretty good."
#9

Local Skate Shop

4.8
(5)
"Bring them to a skate shop and let them pick out the coolest graphic they can find."
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"If you’re lucky enough to live in an area that has a local *dedicated* skateboarding shop; go there with your little one."
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"If you do get a real skateboard, I’d go to a local skate shop and ask them."
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"No need to go crazy on trucks either unless they’ll be grinding."
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"Sure they got good quality boards there"
#10

Foredom

5.0
(4)
"A Foredom power carver. They are great tools"
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"A Foredom. They are well built machines, and designed for much heavier work, like this, than a Dremel"
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"STAY AWAY from angle grinder heads meant for carving! Especially the chainsaw ones. They are incredibly dangerous. Just say no."
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"Then there’s Foredom Carving tools they’ve been the standard for decades."
#11

Independent

4.5
(4)
"Get him a deck, and some independent trucks, some bones 100s wheels and reds bearings and you’re set."
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"Grab a complete from your local skate shop if they have them, or just get a blank deck that’s his size. Then get some trucks (independents are good)..."
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"Independent or krux trucks and most wheels Are pretty equal but I always preferred sushi wheels."
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"Id recommend a size 7.875-8.125 with indy 139s or 149s."
#12

Exway

4.0
(4)
"I got an Exway Wave for exactly this purpose."
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"Look at something from exway or Tynee. Great customer service and product"
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"Or Exway wave, buy on Amazon."
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"Exway, meepo, backfire, all have cheaper boards available. Cheaper boards don’t last super long, so try to find one with a decent warranty."
#13

Sk8mafia

4.0
(4)
"Sk8mafia makes the micro mini."
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"At 3 I would get the Sk8mafia 6”. I got one for my son and it’s a quality complete and it will be a good size for a few years."
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"Try something like sk8mafia one love 7.375x29.75 micro complete if you don't want a longboard, but don't want something like a Penny board."
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"Try something like sk8mafia one love 7.375x29.75 micro complete if you don't want a longboard, but don't want something like a Penny board."
#14

Spitfire

4.7
(3)
"Spitfire F4"
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"Spitfire Formula 4. Can't go wrong."
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"If you wanted to change out bearings without breaking the bank then the spitfire cheap shots are a nice cost effective pick up!"
#15

OJ

4.3
(3)
"OJ mini juice are amazing."
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"OJ SuperJuice 78a are great."
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"Personally I just got some OJ mini juice wheels for my cruiser and I have no complaints."
#16

Cal 7

4.0
(3)
"For 60 dollars in their site."
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"Have heard cal 7 is good"
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"Have heard cal 7 is good."
#17

Landyachtz

4.0
(3)
"If you don’t care about portability, I’d recommend one of landyachtz atvs or their slim Jim!"
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"Check out Landyachtz. There’s a variety of styles. All their completes are good quality."
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"If you aren't really doing tricks maybe a landyachtz dinghy cruiserboard?"
#18

Birdhouse

3.3
(3)
"I found a nice Santa Cruz on Amazon."
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"I have a birdhouse skateboard on Craigslist right now for $25."
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"Birdhouse was never on anyones christmas list.. I think it was because they had an image of being for vert guys."
#19

Local Skateshop

5.0
(2)
"If you have a local skate shop near you I’d recommend stopping by there with your son."
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"Go to a local independently owned skateshop. Theyd love to help!"
#20

Sandlot

5.0
(2)
"It has been perfect. I chose the Smalls series because they are proportionate for a child's size."
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"My son rides a Sandlot Times Smalls. Perfect."
#21

Santa Cruz Micro

5.0
(2)
"+1 on the santa cruz micro."
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"I got my 6 year old a Santa Cruz Micro. Think it was like 100 but it's a good board for kids."
#22

Ricta

5.0
(2)
"I recently got Ricta Clouds (78a) as a replacement for some Crupie 101s and they've been awesome."
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"I really like the ricta clouds for cruising."
#23

Penny

2.5
(4)
"Penny board. And if your kid doesnt lose it. Can ride it all the way till college as a mini cruiser lol."
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"If you’re just cruising I’d suggest big soft wheels like penny Australia wheels."
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"Any penny board would be fine."
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"I would never suggest a penny board to anyone. They are absolutely terrible"
#24

Bronson

5.0
(2)
"Bronson g2s or g3s are my go-to bearings they're far better than reds out the box and stay better the more you use."
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"Currently using Bronsons and they are just as good."
#25

Powell

5.0
(2)
"The new Dragon Formula wheels by Powell are pretty much Spitfire Classics with a bit of built in comfort"
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"I have recently been riding the Powell dragon wheels and have loved them. I ride a 54mm and love how they feel."
#26

Formula4

5.0
(2)
"Formula4 for wheels. I don't skate F4 but they're really good wheels"
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"I can only recommend f4s"
#27

Vans

4.5
(2)
"Vans halfcab"
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"Any old classics vans half cab not the bs pro kind or old skools"
#28

SkateXS

4.5
(2)
"Good quality, and it’s small enough for her to handle."
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"We always got skateboards for the kids from SkateXS."
#29

Sk8 Mafia

4.5
(2)
"It’s top tier quality, but small."
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"If you watch the video, you will see that it is more than capable of handling whatever your child can throw down."
#30

Arbortech

4.5
(2)
"I have an Arbortech mini-grinder and love it. It would be perfect and very safe for the projects you’re describing."
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"Grinder. I had one and it was stolen before I got the chance to use it. https://www.arbortechtools.com/us/shop-online/power-carving/attachments-accessories/ball-gouge"
#31

Evolve

4.5
(2)
"I have the Diablo bamboo and have put well over 4000 km on it in under 12 months. Evolve has been awesome service and support.. electric skateboarding is life changing!"
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"I have an evolve electric skateboard and it has an option to limit the speed. I recommend doing that so you don’t end up like me. 10/10 still recommend"
#32

Slime Balls

4.5
(2)
"Slimeballs every time"
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"The bigger and softer the wheel the smoother the ride."
#33

Toy Machine

4.0
(2)
"Toy machine isn’t bad, they’re actually made by bbs and psstix depending on the batch."
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"Just get the PP deck or a size and graphic that you like."
#34

Skateboard

3.0
(2)
"The board is up for your discretion and budget. The main thing I'd recommend being aware of is the bearings!"
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"Just don't get a cheap Wal-mart board or anything like that."
#35

Anti Hero

5.0
(1)
"You’d probably be better off buying a complete off DLX or something. Get an Anti Hero lol. Plastic trucks and shrink wrapped premade completes are a bad call. Budget around $150 and you’ll have a really good start."
#36

Powell-Peralta

5.0
(1)
"The 'flight' series are expensive but 1000000% worth it in my opinion."
#37

Baker

5.0
(1)
"I bought a Baker complete with Indy trucks and bones bearings for 40 bucks, looks like it was ridden maybe once."
#38

Nickle

4.0
(1)
"You can graduate to something like a Nickle board (bigger Penny board) which would be a pretty solid size and get you going real fast."
#39

Alien Workshop

4.0
(1)
"Bought a couple Alien Workshop for $110 to get back into boarding after many years."
#40

Decathlon

4.0
(1)
"Decathlon ones r good."
#41

Retrospec

4.0
(1)
"I got mine from retrospec. It’s was $40 and a starter skateboard. I’ve had it for almost an year now and can only complain about the cheap wheels but it’s been a great board"
#42

MBS

4.0
(1)
"The MBS Agent looks sick and now Trampa is shipping boards with batteries to the US."
#43

Red Swiss

4.0
(1)
"Then you'll want soft wheels and red swiss bearings."
#44

NHS

4.0
(1)
"The nhs website has complete pigtails on sale for 50 right now"
#45

Rollersnakes

4.0
(1)
"Check rollersnakes as they have a whole hunch of premade completes that are quite budget friendly."
#46

PROPEL EV

4.0
(1)
"For ski enthusiasts, Ruckus is a skateboard that feels like a snowboard."
#47

Boosted

4.0
(1)
"If you are not willing to turn some (hex) wrenches, get the PintX."
#48

Acedeck

4.0
(1)
"Acedeck and Tynee ship to Hawaii and are great boards."
#49

Keen

4.0
(1)
"Distributors such as Deluxe, Baker Boys, and Keen."
#50

Baker Boys

4.0
(1)
"Distributors such as Deluxe, Baker Boys, and Keen."
#51

Amazon Basics

3.0
(1)
"If you have a low budget, the amazon basics board is actually halfway decent and wont require a 250$ investment."
#52

Limousine

2.0
(1)
"Buy a limousine board so you look cool"

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