Youth Skateboards & Gear

Youth Skateboards and Safety Equipment

What size of skateboard? - This is a good question, but at this stage (as a kid) the size of the skateboard isn't so important. Getting one on the smaller side is a good idea, but don't worry too much about it.Buying a "Complete" skateboard, one that comes fully built is a good idea to begin with.
Skateboards for kids run from around $50 to $100 and will be perfect for your six year olds' new hobby. This might still seem like a lot compared to the $20 Batman skateboard at the store - those cheaper boards may be poorly made, dangerous, and no fun. You are far better off buying a better board and safety equipment!

World Complete Checker Flameboy 7.5 $59.95	World Complete Street Fight Mid 7.37 $59.95	Termite Complete Value Pack $176.95	Powell Birch New Years Dragon Complete 7.375x29.375 $59.95
Speed Demon Checkerboard White $64.95	Speed Demon Lion Complete 7.7 $64.95	Speed Demon Zebra Complete 7.60 $59.95	Speed Demons Hot Shot Youth Black/Green 7.0 $59.95
Protec Street 3-Pack Black $36.95	Rector Elbow/Knee, One Size, pair $12.95	187 6 PK JR. Combo Pad Set $42.95	Triple 8 Park 2 Pack $37.95
Termite Youth Helmet Black $19.95	Triple 8 Adam Taylor Pro Model Brainsaver SS Blue $37.95	Zoo York Helmet Fat N Juicy Grey S $27.95	Triple 8 Elliot Sloan SS White Brainsaver $37.95
Triple 8 Brainsaver Pink $29.95	Triple 8 Hendrix SS Brainsaver Army Green $37.95	Triple 8 Little Tricky Jr Green Rubber $31.95	Triple 8 Red Metallic Brainsaver $31.95
Viking Youth Helmet Pink $13.95	Viking Youth Helmet Pink Hawaiian $16.95	Protec Classic Neon Rental $23.95	Protec Classic Spitfire Helmet CPSC $32.95

There are many types and sizes of skateboards to choose from. For the beginner find a board that is suited to the size of the skater. Childrens’ boards should be based on weight, size, and height as indicated below.

Age	Height	Weight	Helmet Size	Pad Size	Board Size
6 yrs and under	47”(3’11) -48”(4’0)	45-50 lbs	Small 7 11/16”x6 ½”, ¾”shell, w/1/4” inner padding	Junior	6.75” x 26.5”
7 to 8	49”(4’1) to 52”(4’3)	60-65 lbs	Small 7 11/16”x6 ½”, ¾”shell, w/1/4” inner padding	Junior or sometimes small	7” x 28”
8 to 10	52”(4’3”)to 55” (4’6”)	65 to 72 lbs	Medium 8”x6 58/”, 34”shell, w/1/4” inner padding	Small size pads	7.25”x 29.75”
11 & up	56”(4’8) & up	73 lbs. & up	Large, 8 1/2x7”, ¾” shell, w/1/4” inner padding	Small Size Pads	7.5”x31.25”

For Adult sizes click on this link: Adult size chart for helmets and pads

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