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Buying Your First Skateboard

Buying your First Skateboard - A Beginners Guide 2026

Choosing your first skateboard doesn't need to be complicated. Here's what actually matters: size, setup type, how much to spend, and the brands worth buying.
by Jo Gurney on May 06, 2026
Skateboard Trucks Size Guide

Skateboard Trucks Size Guide

The right trucks transform how a skateboard rides. Here's the complete size chart, a plain-English guide to truck height, and honest brand comparisons — from a UK skate shop that...
by Skate Warehouse on January 01, 2026
Best Skateboards for Kids: Size Guide, Top Brands, and What to Buy

Best Skateboards for Kids: Size Guide, Top Brands, and What to Buy

Buying a skateboard for a child? Here's what actually matters — the right deck size by age, brands worth buying, how much to spend, and the protective gear every young...
by Jo Gurney on December 24, 2025
Best Skateboard Brands for Intermediate Riders

Best Skateboard Brands for Intermediate Riders

You've got the basics down and your beginner complete is starting to feel limiting. Here's what to look for in your next setup — and the brands that intermediate riders...
by Lucy Yates on November 19, 2024
How to grip a skateboard

How to apply grip tape to a skateboard deck

Everything you need to know about skateboard grip tape — which brands are worth buying, clear vs standard, graphic tape, step-by-step application, and how to remove old tape.
by Jo Gurney on February 17, 2021
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