10 Best Skateboards for Beginners

Longboard made of plastic with handle and ergonomic deck. Suitable for beginners, designed for weights up to 100 kg. A skateboard is not a stunt, but you can ride it with a breeze. Beginner riders will like the rather stable, but at the same time soft wheels and comfortable dimensions of the board.

The low rating of the model is due to problems with bearings and not quite high-quality suspension. In the reviews, the owners urge to immediately replace vulnerabilities with better ones. Another drawback: a sagging deck. True, this problem is not found in all Fishboard 31.

Plastic skateboard for beginners from a Russian brand. The model has a rather significant weight of 2.7 kg, rigid wheels and a reinforced deck. The surface of the board is non-slip, you can ride barefoot. The maximum load is 80 kg, but users in their reviews state that the TLS-402 can withstand weight up to 90 kg. In terms of rolling, this longboard is comparable to the original penny boards. But still, when riding, the rider tends to lean a little to the side. This is due to the offset ribs.

Cons of the board: very hard wheels. To comfortably ride on any surface, you will have to slightly loosen the clamp and lubricate the bearings. In general, the model is worth its money.

The original penny, created from high quality and durable materials. A durable plastic deck, ABEC 7 bearings with a hardness of 83A, stable wheels, compact size are the main advantages of the model.Penny Original 22" is suitable for both beginner skaters and those who already have significant riding experience. The Penny board develops decent speed, does not bend, and has a long service life. In the reviews, the owners say that such a board "lives" for at least 5 years.

Disadvantages of the model: a large number of fakes, expensive consumables and high price. But the cost of Penny fully justifies itself: having bought it, the owner receives a reliable and durable board.

Maneuverable penny board from the German brand. Differs in smoothness of the course and simplicity in management. Ideal for beginners. Suitable for both children and adults. Withstands weight up to 80 kg. Equipped with an aluminum suspension and ABEC 7 bearings with a hardness of 78A. Lightweight and durable, assembled soundly, behaves perfectly on the road: the wheels do not hang out, the deck does not bend.

The model has no objective flaws. In their reviews, users only say that dirt is clogged inside the porous surface of the deck. Another nuance: vibrates on an uneven surface. But the S-2206E was clearly not designed for roads with pits and gravel. The model is only suitable for riding on a flat surface.

Plastic skateboard with a maximum load of up to 100 kg. Equipped with an aluminum suspension, ABEC 9 bearings with a hardness of 78A. Although the model is designed for beginner skaters from 3 years old, it is most suitable for adult beginners. It's all about the dimensions of the FS-PL001: it is quite heavy, and the deck itself is large.The understeer here is not bad, but worse than on small penny boards. Maneuverability for 5-ku with a plus. The wheels allow you to ride on paving slabs without transmitting vibration when hitting joints.

The only negative of the board is the bearings. If they are not serviced on time, then the skateboard will quickly become unusable. Some owners have problems with bearings immediately after purchase: there are traces of rust and very little factory lubrication. But all this is solved by processing parts with lubricants.

The new 2020 model is made of 9 ply Chinese maple, equipped with high quality ABEC 7 bearings. This model is an updated version of the Tech Team City Cruiser 46" 2018. The skateboard is maneuverable, has the shape of a fish (pintail). It belongs to trick boards. Beginner riders may find it uncomfortable the stiffness of the wheels is 82A, shock absorbers (95A) and the large dimensions of the structure.The problem with stiffness is solved by loosening the fasteners, but you will have to get used to the dimensions.The wheels are comfortable: you can ride on uneven surfaces.

The main disadvantages of the model are the rigid deck, hard wheels and shock absorbers. Some owners complain about the high price.But if you compare the cost of Team Cruiser 46 "2020 with prices for other models of a similar form factor, then the benefit here is obvious.

Compact skateboard for kids with a length of 50.8 cm and a width of 15.24 cm. Ideal for beginner riders. Reliable assembly, stable wheels, original design - this is what most of the owners liked this model. On the Larsen Junior 2, children learn to balance, master simple tricks, and just ride for fun. The suspension is light, like the board itself, the material is Chinese maple. Maximum load: 45 kg.

Disadvantages of the model: coating, unstable to moisture, frequent marriage. Upon contact with water, the pattern at the bottom of the board quickly peels off. Defective specimens have a problem with the wheel: it does not reach the floor by about 1 cm. In the reviews of the owners, there are also complaints about the noise of the wheels and the sluggishness of the board.

Model for beginner skateboarders from a Russian brand. The LOGO 8x31.5 board is equipped with a flexible and at the same time strong soundboard made of 7 layers of Canadian maple. The model performs well both when riding on the street and in a specialized skate park. It does not apply to trick skateboards, but can be used to perform simple tricks.

The aluminum suspension rides softly while still providing a safe ride and landing. Rigid wheels and ABEC 5 bearings handle the pressure of your jumps, while durable emery provides a good grip on the sole of the shoe.Disadvantages of a skateboard: soft suspension, quickly worn tail (back of the deck). For more comfort when riding, you can tighten the suspension elements.

Longboard made of Canadian maple (7 layers), characterized by high quality workmanship. Suitable for both beginners and experienced amateur skateboarders. Holds up to 90 kg. The deck is durable, made in the original design. The board accelerates to a fairly high speed, equipped with ABEC 9 bearings. The wheels allow you to ride not only on a flat surface, but also on city paths.

The skateboard has a curved V-tail and an agile suspension that allows it to be used as a stunt board. Mindless Mandala can be worn by attaching to a backpack or by placing the board inside the large compartment of the bag. Disadvantages of the model: high price and hard wheels.

Mini skateboard with Chinese maple deck. The number of board layers is 9. Designed specifically for small riders. Designed for loads up to 50 kg. The model is easy to operate, which is important for beginner skateboarders. Helps to learn to keep balance. The cost of MaxCity Monkey is much lower than that of popular penny boards, but at the same time, the quality of workmanship is not inferior to a well-known brand. This model is a great gift for a child. Of course, the board is far from tricky, but for getting and fixing the basics, it is just perfect.

The only drawback of MaxCity Monkey is a short service life and poor resistance to moisture. You can’t ride it in heavy rain: it will quickly get wet.But you can close your eyes to these disadvantages if you look at the cost.