Types of Skateboards

Are you interested in skateboarding, but you’re not sure where to start?  Let’s begin with some skateboard basics to see which board might be right for you.

Classic: Also called a standard deck and is best known for its symmetrical-shaped nose and tail. This style of board has small, hard wheels making it best suited for skate tricks. 

Old-School: A short, wider board style with an asymmetrical shape featuring a narrow nose with a wider tail. Ideal for bowl and ramp skating. 

Longboard: Living up to its name, this board is longer, typically 34 inches in length or more. It`s equipped with a wider wheel base allowing for better stability for cruising. The wider, softer wheels on a longboard allow the rider to go over sidewalk cracks or small pebbles.

Downhill Longboard: A specific type of longboard designed for riding down steep hills, mountains and often used for slalom racing. The board features a wider wheel base design with the addition of cutaway fenders that allows for better speed control and the ability to slide the board in turns. 

Cruiser/Mini Cruiser: These types of skateboards are essentially a hybrid between the classic board and the longboard. The kick tail and soft wheels, along with the wider wheel base, allows for stability over uneven pavement, cracks and pebbles making it a great entry-level skateboard. The standard cruiser is roughly 25 to 32 inches in length. The mini cruiser offers all the same benefits as the standard cruiser just at a smaller size making it a great option as transportation around town with easy carrying convenience. 

Carve: This skateboard design is meant to mimic the functionality of a surfboard. The trucks on the board allow the board to generate speed based on a “pumping” motion of the skater rocking back and forth on the board. This style board is ideal for taking deep turns known as carving. 

Ready to start skateboarding?  Choose your skate style, pick a board and don’t forget your safety equipment.  We hope to see you on a board soon!