Skate Gear

A short, practical list for your first sessions at a public skate park. Each pick links to a specific Amazon product page; pick your size or color there. We do not list prices.

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Before you go

• Wear a helmet. Many parks post helmet rules, and some cities require them for riders under a certain age. Check the signs at your park.
• Match wheels to the surface: harder wheels for smooth concrete, softer wheels for rough asphalt.
• Check your trucks and hardware with a skate tool before you drop in.

Completes

• WhiteFang Skateboards for Beginners, Complete Skateboard 31 x 7.88 – #2 in Standard Skateboards, 4.6 stars, 14k+ reviews.
• Magneto Kids Skateboard, 7-Ply Maple Deck, 27.5 x 7.75 in – #3 in Standard Skateboards, 4.5 stars, 4k+ reviews. Smaller size for kids.
• ANYFUN Pro Complete Skateboard 31" x 8", 7-Layer Canadian Maple – #6 in Standard Skateboards, 4.5 stars, nearly 700 reviews.
• Element Popsicle Skateboard 31" Standard Complete – #7 in Standard Skateboards, 4.3 stars, 440+ reviews.
• Tony Hawk 31-Inch Signature Series 1 Skateboard, 9-Ply Maple Deck – #8 in Standard Skateboards, 4.4 stars, 1,400+ reviews.

Cruisers

• Minecraft Complete Cruiser Skateboard with Maple Deck – #1 in Standard Skateboards, 4.6 stars, 6k+ reviews.
• Complete Mini Cruiser Retro Skateboard 22 Inch – #4 in Standard Skateboards, 4.6 stars, 10k+ reviews.
• Retrospec Quip Mini Cruiser Skateboard 22.5" – #9 in Standard Skateboards, 4.6 stars, 9k+ reviews.

Longboards

• Retrospec Zed 44" Pintail Longboard Complete – #1 in Longboards, 4.6 stars, 2,500+ reviews.
• VOLADOR 40" Freeride Drop-Through Longboard – #4 in Longboards, 4.6 stars, 1,700+ reviews.

Decks

• LOSENKA Maple Skateboard Deck with Grip Tape – #4 in Skateboard Decks, 4.2 stars, 1,500+ reviews.
• Bamboo Skateboards Blank Deck - POP (8.25") – #5 in Skateboard Decks, 4.2 stars, 500+ reviews.

Trucks

• INDEPENDENT Stage 11 Standard Skateboard Trucks - Blue Steel - 159mm – 159 fits roughly 8.5 in decks; pick the size that matches your deck.
• INDEPENDENT Stage 11 Polished Standard Skateboard Trucks – Choose the width that matches your deck.

Wheels

• Spitfire Formula Four OG Classic Skateboard Wheels - Set of 4 – Hard 99a urethane for smooth park concrete.
• Bones Wheels STF Wides Skateboard Wheels, 54mm, 103A, V4 Wide – Hard, wide street-tech wheels for ledges and flat ground.
• Spitfire 54mm/97a Formula Four - Natural Classic Shape – Slightly softer 97a for mixed or rougher surfaces.
• OJ 60mm Hot Juice Orange 78a Skateboard Wheels – Soft 78a wheels roll over cracks and rough asphalt.

Bearings

• Bones Bearings Reds Bearings Including Spacers & Washers – The standard skate bearing; 8 bearings fit one board.
• Bones Reds Bearings 8 pk w/Spacers & Washers Bundle – Same Reds with spacers and washers.

Grip tape

• Mob Skateboard Grip Tape Sheet Black 33" Long X 9" Wide – Perforated sheet that goes on without bubbles.

Hardware

• Independent Allen Skateboard Bolt One Size Black – 1 in bolts for mounting trucks with no or thin risers.

Shoes

• Globe Men's Tilt Skateboarding Shoe – Flat, grippy sole for board feel.
• DC Shoes Mens Gaveler Skateboarding Shoes – Cushioned, padded skate shoe.
• DC Men's Shoes Cure Skate – Budget-friendly skate shoe.
• New Balance Men's Numeric 272 Skateboarding Shoes – Low-profile skate shoe.

Helmets

• Triple Eight Certified Sweatsaver Helmet for Skateboarding – Certified to CPSC and ASTM F1492 skate standards.

Pads

• 187 Killer Pads Six Pack Pad Set (knees, elbows, wrists) – Knee, elbow and wrist protection in one set.

Tools

• Unit Tool Skateboard Tool – One tool for trucks, wheels and hardware.

Wax

• Dime Bag Hardware Triple Slick Scented Skateboard Curb Wax 4-Pack – Pocket-size wax for ledges and rails. Only wax where allowed.
• Fireball SuperSlip Pro Skateboard Wax for Rails – Larger puck for rails and coping.

Backpacks

• Dakine Mission Street Pack 25L X Independent - Black – Has straps to carry a board.

Apparel

• Thrasher Skateboard Magazine Flame T-Shirt – The classic flame logo tee.

Backyard ramps & rails

• HECASA Skateboard Grind Rail 72in Adjustable Flat Bar – Portable 6 ft flat bar for the driveway.
• Freshpark Portable Wedge Kicker Ramp – Folding wedge kicker for home practice.