Skateboards

Skateboards for Every Style, Skill Level and Setup

Choosing the right skateboard makes all the difference to how you ride and progress. From beginners learning the basics to experienced skaters dialling in their setup, we stock skateboards for street, park, cruising and carving, from some of the most respected brands in skateboarding.

Complete Skateboards or Custom Setups

New to skating? Complete skateboards come fully built and ready to ride, so there's no guesswork over compatible parts. More experienced riders often prefer to build their own, choosing individual decks, trucks and wheels to fine-tune exactly how the board feels underfoot. Building a custom skateboard also lets you pick high-end pro decks and components to match the way you skate.

Best Skateboards for Beginners

If you're buying your first skateboard, a complete from a trusted brand like Enuff, Fracture, Blind or Birdhouse is the easiest place to start. They're ready to ride straight out of the box and great value while you're learning. Go for softer wheels if you'll mostly be cruising on rough pavements, or harder wheels if you're heading to the skatepark. Not ridden before? Our skateboard lessons are a good place to start.

Choosing Your Riding Style

Street and park skating call for a setup that can take a hammering, while cruiser skateboards and surfskate boards for carving favour a smoother, more stable ride. If you're not sure which suits you, our team are skaters themselves and are always happy to talk through what you need.

Skateboard Sizes: Choosing the Right Deck Width

Deck width is one of the most important choices when buying a skateboard. Our most popular sizes are 7.75", 8.0" and 8.25". Narrower decks, around 7.5" to 7.75", are lighter and easier to flip, so they suit younger and smaller riders as well as technical street skating. 8.0" to 8.25" is a great all-round size for most adults, while wider decks of 8.5" and above give more stability for bigger feet, ramps and bowls. Use the deck width filter to find your size, or ask our team for advice.

Building or Upgrading Your Setup

Decks

We stock decks in a range of widths and shapes, including shaped decks for riders after something a bit different.

Trucks and Wheels

Getting your truck width and wheel size right has a big impact on how your board turns and rolls, so it's worth matching these to your deck.

Bearings and Hardware

Finish your setup with a set of bearings for a smoother roll, grip tape for control underfoot, and bolts to keep it all held together properly.

Skateboards for Kids and Beginners

If you're buying for a child or someone just starting out, our kids' skateboards are built with beginners in mind. Not ridden before? Our skateboard lessons are a good place to start before you buy.

Trusted Skateboard Brands We Stock

We carry gear built to hold up to regular sessions at the skatepark or on the streets, from brands including Primitive, Santa Cruz, Thunder, Independent, Bones and Spitfire. Read more in our guide to the best skateboard brands.

Buy Skateboards in the UK from London's Original Skate Shop

Slick Willie's has been one of the UK's best-known skate shops for over 50 years. Shop skateboards online with next day delivery available and unlimited returns time, or visit our store at 12 Gloucester Road, just round the corner from Hyde Park, to see our boards in person and get advice from skaters who know their stuff. Find out more about our skate shop in London. Looking for a bargain? Our skateboard sale has cheap skateboards and parts from top brands.

Need Help Choosing? Our Buying Guide and Team Are Here

How much a skateboard costs depends largely on whether you go for a ready-to-ride complete or build your own custom setup, and we stock options across a range of budgets. Our team are more than happy to offer guidance based on your skill level and what you're looking to spend. Give us a call, visit our store, or check out our skateboard buying guide for more information.

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• Complete Skateboards

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Protection and Advice

• Helmets

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• Skateboard Lessons