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129 reviews from r/NewSkaters, r/skateboarding, r/ElectricSkateboarding and 5 more subreddits
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#2

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"
#3

Meepo

4.0
(6)
"I got a meepo mini 2 and it works phenomenally on campus."
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"I've been riding my Meepo Mini3 to work every day."
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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 got a meepo m5 (i think its called). Short board."
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"I live in central London and commute by skateboard initially on a meepo now an evolve."
#4

Santa Cruz

4.0
(5)
"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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"Look for a deck with more layers (e.g. 8-ply), different materials (e.g. bamboo) or with fiberglass inserts (e.g. Santa Cruz VX, Powell Peralta Flight, Almost Impact)"
#5

Tynee

4.0
(4)
"Tynee board ftw."
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"I just picked up a Tynee Ultra SL for about $350."
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"Id recommend a short board for sure. Check out tynee or exway."
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"Probably the best cheap board right now would be a 329$ tynee ultra hub."
#6

Powell

4.0
(4)
"Are made for younger children."
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"Check out 'powell mini logos'"
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"Powell Flight decks and Santa Cruz VX are both really strong."
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"Powell mini logo completes."
#7

Bones

5.0
(3)
"This is why I only get 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."
#8

Element

3.8
(4)
"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"
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"Element ALWAYS has complete boards on clearance for like 30 bucks."
#9

Enjoi

4.3
(3)
"It was about $60 dollars."
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"Great because a lot of little ones tend to knee board rather than stand up."
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"I've been getting enjois for cheaper since they feel off ig."
#10

Globe

4.3
(3)
"Got a nice globe complete check out NHS for some completes with good deals"
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"Globe and minilogo have 6.5" boards that are smaller for kids."
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"Globe makes mini completes for kids."
#11

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."
#12

CCS

4.0
(3)
"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."
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"CCS has 7.25 popsicles with child friendly graphics."
#13

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!"
#14

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."
#15

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."
#16

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."
#17

Independent

5.0
(2)
"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)..."
#18

Renner

5.0
(2)
"Unbelievable value for £30."
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"It's an absolute steal if you don't mind 7.75"."
#19

Exway

5.0
(2)
"If you buy one of those, you'll never turn back."
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"I got an Exway Wave for exactly this purpose."
#20

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."
#21

OJ

4.5
(2)
"OJ mini juice are amazing."
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"Personally I just got some OJ mini juice wheels for my cruiser and I have no complaints."
#22

Real

4.5
(2)
"I pulled the trigger on an 8.5 Real deck and upgraded the wheels and trucks."
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"Ive had good luck with real and blind skateboards"
#23

Heroin

4.5
(2)
"For just riding around/old school tricks, I reeaaaaally like Heroin's Dead Dave toon deck."
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"Look into heroin boards they are usually bugger then standard boards and also thicker"
#24

Backfire

4.0
(2)
"Backfire, wowgo, tynee laver alle gode boards."
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"Don't get a Meepo, look at Backfire, Tynee, Exway, Ownboard, Wowgo's offerings."
#25

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."
#26

Rollersnakes

4.0
(2)
"Has some very affordable beginner completes usually."
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"Rollersnakes usually have some decent offers on complete boards at varying prices."
#27

DGK

4.0
(2)
"My first legit board was from DGK."
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"Dgk still has their $30 complete sale. Price/quality ratio is really good."
#28

Birdhouse

3.5
(2)
"I found a nice Santa Cruz on Amazon."
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"I have a birdhouse skateboard on Craigslist right now for $25."
#29

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."
#30

Sk8 Mafia

5.0
(1)
"It’s top tier quality, but small."
#31

Alva

5.0
(1)
"It's never to young to get a good board, I was 8 yrs old when I got my first Alva board."
#32

Landyachtz

5.0
(1)
"Amazing cruising setups, comes complete."
#33

Meow

5.0
(1)
"Meow is an all-girls skate team."
#34

303 Boards

5.0
(1)
"They care about local skaters so they will help you."
#35

R7

5.0
(1)
"Go for a flight deck or something with the r7 construction."
#36

Hidden Wave

5.0
(1)
"If you're cool with driving down to Skagit county there is Hidden Wave boardshop in Burlington they are really nice in there!"
#37

Esk8s

5.0
(1)
"Its a great idea and you would have more fun than you expect."
#38

ES

5.0
(1)
"I feel like I'm always singing their praises haha."
#39

Creature

5.0
(1)
"My first board was a Creature 8.6” VX, which could not be broken."
#40

Landyacht

5.0
(1)
"My favorite are the 60mm lil EZ Hawgs from landyatchs."
#42

Powell Peralta

5.0
(1)
"I recommend independent trucks, reds bearings and Powell perelta nano cubic wheels."
#43

Mini

4.0
(1)
"I have a mini, v3 and v4… really whatever you’re most comfortable on is the best to get."
#44

Cruiser

4.0
(1)
"Depends what you wanna use it for... Going short distances like too and from work - Cruiser."
#45

Double Drop Longboard

4.0
(1)
"If you're a super beginner and just want to get moving right away, go for a double drop longboard."
#46

Smaller Skateboard

4.0
(1)
"My short friend buys boards online that is smaller than normal, shorter."
#47

NHS Direct

4.0
(1)
"Good sales on their websites rn for complete setups for less than $100."
#48

Peralta

4.0
(1)
"Peralta and Mini Logo completes come with Mini Logo trucks."
#49

SkateOne

4.0
(1)
"Skateone has some really good deals on completes right now."
#50

Blind

4.0
(1)
"Blind one is a solid option."
#51

Rayne

4.0
(1)
"I always liked rayne longboards the best for commuting."
#52

Dreskar

4.0
(1)
"The only other board that has those same specs at anywhere close to the same price is the Dreskar FT009."
#53

Unknown Board Shop

4.0
(1)
"I suggest unknown board shop and get a decent one for 80-100"
#54

Skate Tool

4.0
(1)
"Maybe with the complete i would add a T-tool or so called Skate Tool, with 3 ends that respectively tighten or loosen the kingpin,wheels or trucks."
#55

Krooked

4.0
(1)
"Krooked, Creature, Black Label have ones in this range that Ive liked"
#56

Blank Deck

4.0
(1)
"Get a “blank” deck with no image on it, usually cheaper than branded decks."
#57

Shop Decks

4.0
(1)
"My local sells shop decks for $45 with grip tape!"
#58

Old School Cruiser

4.0
(1)
"I recommend getting a big old school cruiser with large soft wheels."
#59

Airless Rubber Tires

4.0
(1)
"Would recommend some airless rubber tires on whatever you end up going with."
#60

Boosted Board

4.0
(1)
"Boosted Board made their brand all about this."
#61

BBS

4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend an 8.5 BBS deck, Indy 149 Standards, and some 55mm Spitfire Classics."
#62

Magneto

4.0
(1)
"I ended up getting my 7 year old a Magneto kids board."
#63

Crailtap

4.0
(1)
"8.5" deck - can find decent deals on sale from brands."
#64

Flight

4.0
(1)
"Flight decks will be your friend! they have a layer of carbon fibre as well as the usual amount of wood, a bit more pricey though"
#65

Anti-Hero

4.0
(1)
"Personally I skate anti-hero"
#66

Reputable Brand

4.0
(1)
"There is no reason you can't skate a proper skateboard from a reputable brand."
#67

Enuff

3.0
(1)
"It does the job."
#68

Second Hand Skateboard

3.0
(1)
"Second hand stores have old set-ups and parts available good way to adopt one."
#69

Mini Deck

3.0
(1)
"You could grab a cheap department store one as a beginner or go to a skate shop and scoop a mini deck."
#70

Penny

3.0
(1)
"Any penny board would be fine."
#71

Walmart

1.0
(1)
"Stay away from Walmart/target complete skateboards. Those are the ones that won’t support all bigger person."

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