Best Skateboards for 4 to 10 year olds
Finding your child’s first, second, or even third skateboard is always a challenge.
From skateboards for toddlers to skateboards for 10-year-olds, there are loads of different options for different age ranges - often due to the size of the child and their shoe size.
In this guide, we’ll share some of the best skateboards for young kids across a range of ages, ready for you to pick up as your little ones’ first or next board.
Skateboards for Toddlers and Kids Under Six
Mini and junior skateboards are the best option for younger, shorter children.
If you’re looking for a skateboard for three-year-olds, mini skateboards like the Enuff Skully Mini or the Tony Hawk Signature Series SS 360 Utopia Mini are great options.
They can also be great skateboards for five-year-olds and children close to that age.
These options are more manoeuvrable, allowing beginners and newer skaters to learn and practice basic skating tricks and turns.
The compact size allows for tighter control and makes it easier to navigate obstacles.
The ideal deck width for kids of this age, with a shoe size between size 0 and 3 is between 6.5” and 6.75”.
Every skateboard for toddlers up to age six is crafted with precision and attention to detail, featuring durable construction that can withstand the demands of learning and initial skating sessions.
These boards are available in a range of colours.
Skateboards for 8-YearOlds and Similar Ages
If you’re looking for skateboards for eight-year-olds, seven-year-olds or nine-year-olds, then the Enuff Icon Mini, Enuff Pow II Mini and the Tony Hawk 180+ Mini Complete Skateboard are popular choices.
Mini skateboards aren’t just for younger kids. They can even be suitable for adults – meaning the compact size and lighter construction are perfect for growing children.
The ideal deck width for kids around this age – likely to have shoe sizes between 4 and 6 - is around 7.0” to 7.3”.
Perfect for skaters of all skill levels and available in a range of colours, you can’t go far wrong with the options we’ve highlighted.
Skateboards for 10-Year-Olds and Pre-Teens
The best skateboard for young kids age 10 or pre-teens is the Meow Big Cat Mini Complete Skateboard.
Made from 7-ply Canadian Hard Rock Maple, this skateboard is durable enough to withstand the adventurous nature of growing kids as they race towards their teenage years.
The best deck width for kids this age, with a shoe size between 7 to 8, is between 7.3” and 7.5”.
It’s perfect for a more experienced skater who may have been used to other boards and is now looking for skateboards for 10-year-olds or older kids.
The Meow Big Cat Mini is a great option before opting for something a bit more suitable for a teenager, like a custom skateboard!
Necessary Protection for Young Skateboarders
Whether you’ve been hunting for a skateboard for a toddler or a 10-year-old, protection is a necessity when they’re out on the ramps or tarmac.
At SkateHut, we stock an extensive range of cool and clean kids' helmets to keep little ones safe and keep them looking awesome. You can also pick up a complete pad set including wrist guards, knee pads and elbow pads from our protection range.
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