10 of the best skateboards for kids to get their roll on!

Parenting News – 07 Aug 24 By Rebel Wylie

14yo Arisa Trew is Australia’s youngest Olympic medallist after winning GOLD in Paris … and she did it all on four little wheels!

Aussie superstar, Arisa Trew, at just 14 years of age, is showing the world that sport is fun! With her pure talent and incredible joy, this gold medal winning Olympian is igniting a passion for skateboarding in kids across the world.

With an Olympic score of 93.18 in her third and final round, the Aussie superstar added Olympic gold to her two X Games titles on Tuesday and became an Australian superhero.

“It feels amazing to have it (the medal),” the teenager revealed in her post win interview with ABC News Breakfast. “It’s been my goal since watching the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and that inspired me and made me want to come to this Olympics and just get to the podium, which is, like, amazing. I mean, I’m just going to keep skating and having fun and pushing myself to get better.”

Despite her young age, the Olympic Gold is not her first huge accomplishment! Last year the Gold Coast teen became the first woman to perform a 720 trick in a competition and in May the first woman to show a 900! She also won her event at the 2022 and 2023 X Games and in both Paris qualifying events, gaining the admiration of skateboarding great, Tony Hawk.

“Arisa Trew just became the first female to land a 900,” Hawk wrote to his 8.8 million Instagram followers, accompanied by a video of the skateboarding star nailing the landing. “Glass ceilings are so 2023. Congrats.”

14yo Arisa Trew wins gold at skateboarding 2024 Paris olympics — (Image: Instagram)

If this superstar’s performance has inspired a keenness in your kids to get out and roll, you’re going to need some wheels!

Find the best skateboards for kids in Australia below, designed for safety and durability. Perfect for young riders to enjoy quality and fun on their skateboards!

10 of the best skateboards for kids in 2024

Discover the best skateboards for kids in Australia, combining safety, quality, and fun. Shop now and find the perfect board for your young skateboarder!

Sanction Monsterous Mini Skateboard

RRP $29.99 from CityBeach

Kids will love this Monsterous Mini Skateboard, the perfect size for beginners.

Product features:

Mellow concave
Mini board
Steep kick

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Athena 28 Inch Cruiser Skateboard

RRP $120.00 (was $239.00) from SurfStitch

With a fun ‘Martina Martian’ print, this skateboard will be a hit at the skatepark!

Product features:

Style: Complete Skateboard
Colour: Martina Martian
Modern cruiser with old school flare
Resin-7 hard rock maple complete
Medium concave with proper tail and mild nose kick
5.25″ Tensor Alloy trucks
60mm 80a Conical Wheels
ABEC-7 Impala Pink Rubber Shield bearings

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RAD Complete Dude Crew 7″ x 30″ Skateboard in Checkers Black

RRP $69.95 from Myer

This Complete Skateboard is specifically designed by professional skateboarders for learner and advanced skateboarders to progress faster.

Product features:

7 Ply Premium Hardrock Maple deck
90 Day Manufacturer Warranty
Product Dimensions: 7 (17.78cm) Width x 31 (78.74cm) Length, 13.875″ (35.24cm)
Heavy Duty Polished Trucks
Professional Grade Black Griptape
Long lasting traction
88A High Rebound PU Bushings
ABEC 7 Bearings Spacers

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Skate Essentials Set

RRP $149.97 from Rebel Sport

Kids can learn to nail their skills with the Essential Skate Set. The Tahwalhi Ramp Spaceman Skateboard features a deck made from 7ply Chinese maple and comes with grip tape already applied so they can start skating right away!

Product features:

Skateboard features a 7 ply China Maple deck
Heavy duty aluminium trucks are ready to hit grinds and take spill after spill
ABEC 5 high-speed carbon bearings deliver a smooth ride
Safety pad set includes 2x Knee pads, 2x Elbow pads and 2x wristguards
Product set includes: Tahwahli Ramp Spaceman Skateboard (634445), Tahwalhi Safety Pads (M560058), and Tahwalhi Kids Helmet (M56176701)

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Birdhouse Tony Hawk Icon Red 8.0″ Complete Skateboard

RRP $109.95 from CityBeach

Undeniably the GOAT of skateboarding, Tony Hawk’s name on this all-ages ride is sure to be a hit with your kids.

Product features:

7 Ply maple deck, Mellow concave, Steep kick
Skate Truck Details: Polished finish
Wheel Details: 52mm, ABEC 5 Bearings
8.0″ x 31.6″
Wheel Durometer: 95A – Slightly harder wheels, recommended for park

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RAZOR RipStik Ripster Brights in Pink/Blue

RRP $99.99 from Myer

The Razor RipStik Ripsters lightweight and compact size is perfect for young riders with a narrower stance!

Product features:

Inclined, 360-degree caster trucks and concave deck provide a one-of-a-kind, twist-and-carve ride
Slip-resistant deck platforms deliver maximum grip
High-grade urethane wheels with ABEC-5 bearings deliver a smooth ride
Deck: High-tech polymer with removable deck plates
Platform: Slip-resistant, concave deck
Torsion Bar: Rubber-padded steel
Wheels: High-grade urethane on inclined, 360-degree casters
Age: 8+ years old
Max Rider Weight: 175lb (79kg)
No Assembly Required