The Best Skateboards for Kids & First-Time Riders
Choosing the right skateboard at the start can make all the difference. Kids' skateboards are built shorter, lighter and narrower than adult boards, helping young riders stay balanced, push confidently and progress their first tricks safely.
Our selection includes high-quality completes from trusted brands like Blind, Enuff, Fracture, Meow and Speed Demons. These setups come fully assembled with parts chosen specifically to support early learning, giving beginners the right foundations before upgrading as skills improve.
Whether your child is cruising pavements, rolling around the skatepark or practising ollies in the garden, durable construction and soft wheels help create a smoother, more enjoyable ride. Smaller deck widths ensure easier turning and better foot placement as confidence builds.
With options for every age group, height and riding style, finding the right fit is simple, and our team is always here to help with sizing decisions or guide you to the best board for a total beginner. From junior mini boards to youth-friendly 7.75" decks, you'll find something to match your rider's personality and progression.
For kids ready to move up a level, these boards can grow with them. As skills develop, upgrading wheels or bearings is easy, no need to replace the whole setup right away.
Kids' Skateboard Sizes by Age
The most important thing to get right is the deck width. As a rough guide:
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Ages 3 to 5: a mini skateboard around 7.0" to 7.25" wide is light and easy to control.
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Ages 6 to 8: a 7.25" to 7.5" deck is a good fit for most children.
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Ages 9 to 12: 7.5" to 7.75" gives a little more room as feet grow.
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Teens and bigger feet: 7.75" to 8.0" and up, the same sizes many adults ride.
Shoe size matters too, so if your child has bigger feet for their age, go up a size. Use the deck width filter to find the right board, or ask our team for advice.
Mini Skateboards and Soft Top Boards
For the youngest skaters, mini skateboards like the Enuff Meltworld and Fracture completes are small and light enough for little legs. Soft top skateboards, like the Meow Big Cat and Blind Classic Saber, have a cushioned top instead of grip tape, so they're kinder on hands and knees during those first wobbly rides.
Skateboards for Boys and Girls
From bold graphics to bright colours, our children's skateboards come in styles every young skater will love. Whether you're buying a boys' skateboard, a girls' skateboard or a first board for a total beginner, every complete in this collection is ready to ride straight out of the box.
The Perfect Present for Young Skaters
A first skateboard makes a brilliant gift for Christmas and birthdays. Not sure where to start? Read our guide to choosing your kid's first skateboard, or pick up a Slick's gift card so they can choose their own. Want them to get the most out of it? Our skateboard lessons are a great way to start.
Buy Kids' Skateboards in the UK
Visit our store at 12 Gloucester Road in Kensington, just round the corner from Hyde Park, and our team will help you find the right size and style for your child. We've been helping families choose skateboards for over 50 years, and our team are skaters themselves, so you'll always get honest advice. Prefer to shop online? Next day delivery is available, and we offer unlimited returns time.
Explore our full range today and pair your chosen setup with safety essentials like skateboard helmets and pad sets to keep every session safe and fun.
Also shop our full collection of skateboards, for different sizing and style options.