How to Choose the Best Kids Skateboard for Ages 5-12

At SkateXS, we've been custom building the best kids skateboard for ages 5-12 since 2010.

In this guide, we'll examine the crucial components of the best kids skateboard and explain their significance. We'll demonstrate why SkateXS has the best kids skateboards.

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Now let's explore what makes the best kids skateboard.

The Best Kids Skateboard Has a Properly-Sized Deck

Parents often struggle to determine the appropriate skateboard size for their children. SkateXS solves this by offering skateboards specifically dimensioned for kids.

A compact board enables young riders to control and navigate their skateboard with greater ease. This helps them establish good techniques from the beginning.

Our best kids skateboards are engineered to perfectly accommodate both smaller feet and shorter legs providing a shorter stance. This makes it simpler for kids to interact with the deck, maintain safety while riding, and progress to consistent trick performance.

While many kids are stuck learning on a full size board, it simply isn't possible for them to have a back foot on the tail and properly engage the appropriate areas of the deck with their front foot. Our shorter decks allow the front of the board to be within reach in the same proportion that are provided to a full size skater on a full size deck.

We Use the Best Kids Skateboard Decks

Our best skateboard decks combine bamboo and maple materials. The bamboo delivers durability, longevity, flexibility, and reduced weight. The maple introduces additional strength.

This creates a lightweight yet durable board. It also provides excellent "pop" for executing tricks. As such, our decks are actually a step above the average adult size deck from the leading skateboard brands typically using maple alone, and several steps above the low grade birch decks often provided as entry level offerings.

Not only are our decks higher performance, but the bamboo also offers more environmental sustainability. The decks on our best kids skateboards are both sturdy and responsive. This makes them perfect for novice riders just beginning their journey as well as for extremely advanced young riders in competition settings.

A quality deck features a concave shape. This enables riders to position their feet effectively and perform tricks with confidence. Budget boards typically lack this shape and utilize inferior materials, resulting in a subpar experience.

Our best kids skateboard decks incorporate a subtle U-shape (concave) with upward-angled ends (kick). This design facilitates various tricks and provides enhanced skateboard control.

The Best Kids Skateboard Has the perfect wheels for learning

Premium wheels are essential for ensuring a smooth ride on the best kids skateboard.

SkateXS incorporates high-quality polyurethane wheels from respected manufacturers like Bones and Spitfire and our own in-house SkateXS wheels. Our best kids skateboard wheels measure between 53-54mm. These are a sweet spot size as they are small enough to provide a nice low deck height while being big enough to deal roll over cracks and debris on the skating surface.

For beginners, we suggest slightly softer wheels than standard skatepark wheels, we use 90a durometer. Durometer measures wheel softness or hardness. The scale for wheles typically ranges from 75a to over 100a, where 75a represents a very soft wheel and 100a is a hard wheel.

Standard skatepark wheels are typically 99a-101a. Our best kids skateboard beginner setup features 90a durometer wheels. This provides young riders with a smooth ride on most neighborhood streets and sidewalks, while also providing a reasonable speed at skateparks. Our advanced and pro series boards of course feature a more traditional 100a durometer for access to full speed at the park.

Quality skateboard wheels on the best kids skateboard consist of polyurethane with minimal additives. This material achieves the ideal balance of hardness and flexibility, ensuring smooth riding and reliable grip.

Toy skateboard wheels often found on kids skateboards from big box type stores can consist of plastic or low-grade polyurethane mixtures. This can result in poor performance and potentially dangerous situations with wheel failure.

Reliable Bearings

Bearings are compact but crucial components that enable smooth wheel rotation. SkateXS utilizes bearings from industry leaders, such as Bones and Mini-Logo and our own in-house Abec7 bearings. This commitment to quality ensures each best kids skateboard delivers fast, smooth performance.

Superior bearings enhance performance and offer durability, with easy cleaning and maintenance options.

Quality bearings perform well immediately and improve with use as they break in. They're engineered to handle skateboarding stresses and can be disassembled and cleaned when dirty.

Low-grade bearings often provide poor rotation, deteriorate rapidly, and aren't designed for cleaning and reuse.

Lightweight and Agile Trucks

Trucks are the metal components that connect the wheels to the deck and enable turning.

SkateXS employs lightweight, low-profile trucks perfectly sized for our compact best kids skateboard.

We install softer bushings than standard on our best kid skateboards. This allows easier turning for lightweight, young riders. This feature is crucial for novice skaters learning board navigation.

Trucks significantly influence skateboard feel and responsiveness. They must withstand trick impacts and turns while remaining lightweight enough to maintain board maneuverability.

High-Quality Griptape

Griptape is the sandpaper-textured material covering the deck's surface that prevents foot slippage.

We use griptape from established brands like Jessup. This ensures maximum grip and longevity.

Quality griptape is vital for safety and control, especially for youth skateboards. It provides necessary traction to keep riders' feet secure on the board, enabling better control and trick execution.

SkateXS Offers the Best Kids Skateboards

Skate XS combines premium industry components to custom build the best kids skateboard. We offer three best kids skateboard model series: Beginner Series, Advanced Series, and Pro Series.

Each series offers six deck designs. The series differ in their component specifications with the Beginner boards being the most versatile for kids and the Advanced and Pro being optimized specifically for skatepark riding.

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The deck designs on our best kids skateboards include:

	SkateXS Dragon Kids Skateboard Artist Fian Arroyo creates a spectacular beast across this dynamic deck. Emerald scales and azure details form an otherworldly design inspiring good times, confidence and adventure.
	SkateXS Unicorn Kids Skateboard Enter a rainbow wonderland with our most enchanted design yet. Shimmering pastels and mystical elements combine to create a deck sparkling with possibility.
	SkateXS Purple Panda Kids Skateboard Experience our most innovative character design - a skateboarding panda featuring wheels for eyes. Rich purple tones and playful details create a fun and fearless deck.
	SkateXS Pirate Kids Skateboard David Lozeau captures the high seas in this bold creation. Rich details and swashbuckling style bring adventure to every ride.
	SkateXS Flowers Kids Skateboard Street art meets natural beauty in this stunning floral design. Colorful blossoms and delicate wings create a flowing masterpiece celebrating artistic expression.
	SkateXS Starboard Kids Skateboard Competition meets classic style in this high-energy design. Orange, white, and blue racing elements create a classic deck built for speed and showmanship.

 

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Build the Best Kids Skateboard with Our Customization and Personalization Options

SkateXS stands out through our customization and personalization options.

Kids can select from various deck designs, griptape colors, and wheel colors to create a skateboard expressing their personality.

We even offer name personalization on the board, making their best kids skateboard truly unique.

The customization process begins with deck design selection on your kids skateboard. SkateXS presents diverse vibrant and exciting designs suiting different tastes and interests.

Next, select the griptape color on your best kids skateboard. We offer numerous options, from classic black to bright pink, green, blue, and beyond. This enables kids to combine their favorite colors, creating their unique style.

The final customization step for your youth skateboard involves choosing wheel colors. Our wheels come in various colors, allowing countless combinations.

A highlight of creating a custom best kids skateboard is the option to add their name to the board. This personalization makes each youth skateboard truly distinctive.

We employ a specialized process to print names onto boards. This ensures professional appearance and lasting quality matching the skateboard's durability.

This personal touch makes the best kids skateboard special and gives kids pride in their equipment.

Professional Assembly

After customization selections, our expert team handles assembly. Each board receives professional assembly in California. We verify proper and secure component installation.

Our assembly process includes precise truck, wheel, and griptape attachment. Your best kids skateboard arrives ready for immediate use.

Quality Check and Shipping

Each best kids skateboard undergoes thorough quality inspection. We examine every detail ensuring the skateboard meets our rigorous quality and safety standards.

Following approval, your best kids skateboard receives careful packaging and same or next business day shipping.

Our efficient shipping process ensures quick delivery of your child's skateboard. This means minimal wait time before skating begins.

Customer Satisfaction and Support

At SkateXS, customer satisfaction remains our primary focus. We strive to provide excellent customization experiences. We ensure every kid loves their skateboard.

Our customer support team stands ready to address questions or concerns throughout the process. We take pride in our work and commit to exceeding expectations.

The Origin of SkateXS

Our story began in 2010 with Bryan Tracey, a dedicated father and lifelong skateboarder. He wanted to share his skateboarding passion with his six-year-old son, Zyler.

Finding the ideal children's skateboard for Zyler proved challenging. Most market options were either oversized or poorly made, unsuitable for young skaters.

Bryan's determination to give his son the best skateboarding experience led him to create his own line of high-quality, custom kids skateboards. Thus, SkateXS was born.

Get the Best Kids Skateboard

The best kids skateboard incorporates premium materials and components from industry leaders. It provides proper sizing for young riders.

When purchasing a skateboard for kids from SkateXS, you receive customization and personalization options.

At SkateXS, we dedicate ourselves to delivering premium, custom best kids skateboards. Our best kids skateboards represent careful design and precision, ensuring safety, durability, and enjoyment.

Begin your child's skateboarding journey with the best kids skateboard from SkateXS. Visit our shop now to make your selection.