The Best Skateboards in Australia for Beginners and Kids (2026)
By Anish Puri·8 August 2026·Last updated 24 October 2026·11 min read
For the best skateboard in Australia, we put the Nattork 31 Inch Complete Skateboard first, though it has only a handful of ratings so far and its listing describes two different boards. We compare complete skateboards by deck width, wheels and seller, with sizing help for kids and beginners and a note wherever a listing contradicts itself.
Prices checked 9 November 2026 on Amazon AU and subject to change.
Why is buying a first skateboard in Australia harder than it should be?
Listings for very different boards look alike. A title can say 31 inch while the bullets say 22 inch, a deck can be maple in one line and plastic in another, and a rating can come from a dozen buyers or from thousands. The way through is to read the title, bullets and product table together.
This guide reads the Amazon Australia listings for the complete skateboards below and sets out what each one says about its deck, wheels, load limit, age line, rating and seller. Where a listing gives two answers to one question, we show both and say which part of the listing each comes from, and we do not rank on a figure the listing contradicts.
A complete skateboard is a board sold assembled and ready to ride; that is our plain definition. The WhiteFang bullets say 'No Assembly Required' and the BELEEV bullets say the board 'comes fully assembled, ready to ride out of the box'. The product tables for the Nattork, WhiteFang, BELEEV and KO-ON list the skateboard type as Shortboard, and the Tony Hawk and MINORITY tables have no skateboard type row.
One boundary: this page covers complete skateboards only, not decks, trucks, wheels or bearings sold on their own. The section called What did we leave out? explains what else we set aside.
What is the best skateboard in Australia right now?
The Nattork 31 Inch Complete Skateboard comes first, with 4.8 stars from only 12 ratings, a thin count. Its listing describes both a 31 inch maple board and a 22 inch plastic mini board, so check the size first. The WhiteFang 31 x 7.88 is the runner up and the Tony Hawk Signature Series is the budget pick.
The WhiteFang 31 x 7.88 Complete Skateboard is the runner up because its listing shows 4.6 stars from 13,715 ratings, far more than any other board here. The Tony Hawk Signature Series 31 inch Skateboard is the budget pick; its title gives a 9 ply maple deck, and its listing shows 4.4 stars from 968 ratings.
Two cards have a dated note, the Santa Cruz Classic Dot Full and the Magneto, so neither is a recommendation. Each sits in its own section further down. If you want a full 8 inch deck, the BELEEV and the MINORITY are the two to read next; for a young child, read the KO-ON section.
How do the skateboards compare?
Deck width is the first thing we check, so the table leads with the deck size each listing gives, and shows both sizes where a listing gives two. It also shows the seller and the rating with its count. The two boards that have a dated note are left out and sit in their own sections.
Board
Deck size as the listing gives it
Seller shown
Rating (count)
Nattork 31 Inch Complete Skateboard
31 inch in the title; 22 * 6.5 inch in the bullets; 6 inch wide in the table
Nattork Store
4.8 (12)
WhiteFang 31 x 7.88 Complete Skateboard
31 x 7.88 in the title; 31.75 by 7.88 inch in the bullets; 79 cm long and 7.8 inches wide in the table
Amazon US
4.6 (13,715)
Tony Hawk Signature Series 31 inch Skateboard
31 inch in the title; 31 by 7.87 inches in the table
Amazon US
4.4 (968)
BELEEV 31 x 8 Complete Skateboard
31 x 8 inch in the title and bullets; 31 x 8 in the Size row of the table
Amazon UK
4.5 (1,414)
MINORITY 32 inch Maple Skateboard
32 inch in the title; 32 by 8 inches in the table
Amazon US
4.5 (3,637)
KO-ON 22 inch Mini Cruiser Skateboard
22 inch in the title; 22.05 by 6 inch in the bullets; 22 by 6.69 inches in the table
Amazon US
4.6 (2,605)
Read the table as a set of sizes, not a leaderboard. The Nattork, WhiteFang and KO-ON rows show different sizes in the title, bullets and table, which is why we show every figure and where it sits. A rating count tells you how much evidence stands behind an average, so 4.8 from 12 ratings is thinner evidence than 4.6 from 13,715 ratings.
Where each listing disagrees with itself
These are the places where the title or bullets give one answer and the product information table gives another. We show both and rank on neither. Five of the six boards that could be bought have at least one such conflict; the Tony Hawk is the one where we found none on size, plies or material.
Board
Title or bullets say
Product table says
Nattork 31 Inch Complete Skateboard
Title: 31 Inch, Wood 9 Layer Canadian Maple. Bullets: PP plastic, 78A pu wheels, a 22 * 6.5 inch mini skateboard
Material Type Plastic, Deck Width 6 Inches, Size 23.5 inch, Wheel Size 60 Millimeters, Ply Rating 7 Ply
WhiteFang 31 x 7.88 Complete Skateboard
Title: 31 x 7.88. Bullets: a 31.75 by 7.88 inch deck, maximum load 220 pounds
Title: Mini Cruiser for kids. Bullets: a 22.05 by 6 inch 'full size skateboard', 90A wheels, weighs 3.5 pounds
Deck Width 6.69 Inches, Durometer Hardness 95A, Item Weight 1.45 kg, Age Range Description Adult
How we chose these skateboards
Last checked: 24 October 2026.
We are an aggregator. We read listings, and we did not ride, test or handle any board, so nothing here is a claim about how a board felt underfoot.
Two sources sit behind every board: its Amazon Australia listing (the title, bullet points, product information table, description and A+ content) and the maker's own wording on that listing. Specs come from the maker's bullet points and the product information on each listing. No separate maker page or manual was saved for these boards.
For each board we recorded the deck size, the material and ply count, the trucks, the wheels, the load limit, the age line, the rating with its count and the seller, in each case where the listing gives them. Where two parts of one listing give different answers, we show both and do not rank on a figure the listing contradicts. The Nattork is the clearest case.
We set aside finger skateboards, handboards and tools, which are not skateboards. The Nattork comes first because its listing shows the highest star average among the boards we compared. Its count is only 12 ratings, so that average rests on very little evidence. A board with a dated note is not recommended.
Five of the six boards that could be bought showed an imports notice in the buy box, saying that US or UK imports may differ from local products and that additional terms apply. The Nattork showed none. Each board with a notice carries its dated seller sentence in its own section. Ratings are those shown on each listing page and can change.
Best overall: Nattork 31 Inch Complete Skateboard
The Nattork 31 Inch Complete Skateboard is the best overall board on this page, with 4.8 stars from only 12 ratings. Its listing describes two different boards: a 31 inch Canadian maple deck in the title, and a 22 by 6.5 inch plastic mini skateboard in the bullets. Read the details below before buying.
Top pick
Nattork
Nattork 31 Inch Complete Skateboard
4.8(12)
It has the highest star average on this page, 4.8, but from only 12 ratings, so the evidence is thin. Its listing describes two different boards: the title says a 31 inch Wood 9 Layer Canadian Maple skateboard, while the bullets describe a 22 by 6.5 inch mini skateboard made of PP plastic and the product table lists plastic, a 6 inch deck width and a 60 millimetre wheel. Check the size and material before you buy. The buy box names Nattork Store as the seller.
$59.99
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What the listing says, part by part
The title reads 'Nattork 31 Inch Complete Skateboard, Standard Skateboards Gift for Beginners, Wood 9 Layer Canadian Maple Trick Skate Boards for Boys Girls Youth Teens'. The bullets say the skateboard is made of PP plastic with 78A pu wheels and ABEC-7 bearings, and that 'The 22 * 6.5 inch mini skateboard is lightweight,portable handle and able to fit in a backpack'. The product information table lists Material Type Plastic, Deck Width 6 Inches, Size 23.5 inch, Wheel Size 60 Millimeters, Durometer Hardness 78A, Item Weight 1.8 Kilograms and Ply Rating 7 Ply. One row, Deck Length, reads 22 Nanometer, which is not a usable measurement, so we do not repeat it.
Why it comes first
Its listing shows the highest star average on this page, 4.8, against 4.4 to 4.6 for the other five boards that could be bought. It is also the one of those six whose buy box showed no imports notice: the buy box reads 'Ships from Amazon' and 'Sold by Nattork Store'. The count is thin, only 12 ratings, so a few ratings could move the average a long way.
The age and skill lines pull in different directions. The table lists Age Range Description Adult and Skill Level Beginner, while the title says Gift for Beginners and names Boys Girls Youth Teens. The table also lists Skateboard Type Shortboard and Included Components WHEELS.
The bullets describe the board as 'Suitable for indoor and outdoor sports' with a flashing wheel design with illuminating colorful lights, and say the wheels generate their own power and need no battery. They give a maximum load bearing weight of 220 pounds; the product table has no load capacity row.
If the 22 inch plastic mini board in the bullets is what you want, for outdoor activities and short commutes, the listing suits it. If you want a 31 inch maple deck, the title promises one but the bullets and table do not; the WhiteFang, Tony Hawk and BELEEV tables each list Maple Wood as the material, so compare those listings.
Flaws but not dealbreakers
The big flaw is that one listing describes two boards, so check the size and material before you pay. The title says Wood 9 Layer Canadian Maple, the bullets and table say plastic, and the table says 7 Ply. Only 12 ratings stand behind the 4.8 average. The bullets also refer to 'your new Quip' rather than to a Nattork, and the 220 pound load figure appears in the bullets only. The listing does not let us say which board arrives.
Santa Cruz Classic Dot Full Complete Skateboard
Could not be bought on 24 October 2026: Amazon showed this listing as Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.
SANTA CRUZ
Santa Cruz Classic Dot Full Complete Skateboard
4.6(248)
Could not be bought on 24 October 2026: Amazon showed this listing as Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. It was our previous best overall pick.
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This was our previous best overall pick, and we do not recommend it while it is unavailable. For the record, the bullets list 'wider shapes for easy foot placement', 'shorter wheelbases for easy turning with a sizing guide', 7 ply birch construction and cast aluminum trucks. The product table gives a deck 8 inches wide and 31.25 inches long, 53 millimetre wheels at 90A, a load capacity of 220 pound and a material type of Wood.
The same table lists the age range as Adult and the skill level as Expert, while the bullets talk about easy foot placement and easy turning. Its Included Components row reads '1 x Santa Cruz Classic Dot Full Skateboard Complete, 8.00 x 31.25 Inch'.
Flaws but not dealbreakers
It has a dated note. Beyond that, the listing describes the deck as 7 ply birch in its bullets and as Wood in its table, and the Expert skill level in the table sits oddly beside bullets about easy shapes and easy turning.
Which skateboard is the runner up for a first board: the WhiteFang 31 x 7.88 Complete Skateboard?
The WhiteFang 31 x 7.88 Complete Skateboard is the runner up because its listing shows 4.6 stars from 13,715 ratings, far more than any other board here. Its title and bullets give a 7 layer Canadian maple deck, 5 inch aluminium alloy trucks and 52 mm 95A wheels, and its table lists ages 6 years up at beginner level.
Runner-up
WhiteFang
WhiteFang 31 x 7.88 Complete Skateboard
4.6(13,715)
The listing shows 4.6 stars from 13,715 ratings, the largest count on this page. Its title and bullets give a 7 layer Canadian maple deck, 5 inch aluminium alloy trucks and 52 mm 95A wheels with ABEC-9 bearings, and its table lists ages 6 years up at beginner skill level. The listing gives two load figures: 220 pounds in the bullets and 149.69 kg in the table.
$64.33
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In the bullets: 7 layers Canadian maple deck at 31.75 by 7.88 inches, 'Maximum load weight up to 220 pounds', 5 inch aluminium alloy trucks, 52mm 95A wheels with ABEC-9 precision bearings and a 95A bushing, and 'No Assembly Required'. In the product table: Deck Length 79 Centimeters, Deck Width 7.8 Inches, Item Weight 2.1 Kilograms, Wheel Size 52 Millimeters, Durometer Hardness 95A, Load Capacity 149.69 kg, Material Type Maple Wood and Ply Rating 7 Ply. The table also gives an age range of 6 years up and a skill level of Beginner, and the bullets call the board reliable for beginner and skilled riders.
Three figures appear twice with different values. The length is 31 in the title and the Size row, 31.75 inches in the bullets and 79 centimetres in the table. The width is 7.88 inches in the title, bullets and Size row, and 7.8 inches in the table. The load limit is 220 pounds in the bullets and 149.69 kg in the table. If in doubt, use the lower figure.
Our rule of thumb, not something the listing says, is that a width close to 8 inches suits a teenager or a smaller adult. The 13,715 ratings are the largest count on this page, so the 4.6 average rests on more ratings than any other board here; we have not read individual reviews, so we say nothing about what owners found.
On 24 October 2026 the buy box showed this listing as shipper and seller Amazon US, with the notice: US imports may differ from local products. Additional terms apply.
Flaws but not dealbreakers
The listing gives two sets of figures for length, width and load, so check what arrives against the rider's weight. Its wheel figures agree between the bullets and the table at 52 mm and 95A. The weight, 2.1 kilograms, appears in the table only.
Which skateboard is the budget pick for a kid: the Tony Hawk Signature Series 31 inch Skateboard?
The Tony Hawk Signature Series 31 inch Skateboard is the budget pick. Its title gives a 9 ply maple deck with pro trucks and full grip tape, and its table lists 31 by 7.87 inches, 50 mm wheels at 99A to 101A, and a youth age range for all skill levels. The listing shows 4.4 stars from 968 ratings.
Budget pick
VOYAGER
Tony Hawk Signature Series 31 inch Skateboard
4.4(968)
The listing shows 4.4 stars from 968 ratings. The title gives a 9 ply maple deck with pro trucks and full grip tape, and the table lists a 31 by 7.87 inch deck, 50 millimetre wheels at 99A to 101A, a 198 pound load capacity and a youth age range for all skill levels. The brand and manufacturer rows read Voyager, and the bullets call it part of the Tony Hawk Signature Skateboard Series.
$49.38
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The title names a 9 Ply Maple Deck, Pro Trucks and Full Grip Tape and calls the board suitable for all experience levels. The product table lists Deck Length 31 Inches, Deck Width 7.87 Inches, Item Weight 1.68 kg, Wheel Size 50 Millimeters, Durometer Hardness 99A to 101A, Load Capacity 198 pound, Material Type Maple Wood and Ply Rating 9 Ply, with an age range of Youth and a skill level of All.
The brand and manufacturer rows read Voyager, and the bullets call the board 'part of the Tony Hawk Signature Skateboard Series'. Read the Tony Hawk name as the series the listing places it in, and Voyager as the maker the table names. The bullets also describe a 'sturdy wooden build' and 'durable and sturdy maple wood'.
The title says Pro Trucks, but the bullets and the product table give no truck material and no bearing rating. If those details matter to you, this listing does not confirm them.
On 24 October 2026 the buy box showed this listing as shipper and seller Amazon US, with the notice: US imports may differ from local products. Additional terms apply.
Flaws but not dealbreakers
The 4.4 star average, from 968 ratings, is the lowest among the six boards that could be bought. The 7.87 inch width is narrower than the 8 inch decks in the BELEEV and MINORITY listings. The table gives an age range of Youth while the bullets call the board suitable for all skill levels, so check the board against the rider's size.
Which skateboard suits a full 8 inch deck: the BELEEV 31 x 8 Complete Skateboard?
The BELEEV 31 x 8 Complete Skateboard suits a rider who wants a full 8 inch deck. Its title and table give 31 x 8 inches, its bullets give a 7 layer Canadian maple deck with 5 inch reinforced aluminium alloy trucks, and the listing shows 4.5 stars from 1,414 ratings, though it gives two sets of wheel figures.
Also great
BELEEV
BELEEV 31 x 8 Complete Skateboard
4.5(1,414)
The listing shows 4.5 stars from 1,414 ratings. The title and table give 31 x 8 inches and the bullets give a 7 layer Canadian maple deck with 5 inch reinforced aluminium alloy trucks and an all in one skate T tool. Its wheel figures conflict: the bullets give 55 mm 95A wheels with ABEC-7 bearings, while the table gives 60 millimetres and 42A.
$79.99
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The bullets give a 7 layers Canadian maple wood deck with 5 inch reinforced aluminum alloy trucks, a maximum load weight of 220 pounds, waterproof emery grip tape described as non slip, 55mm 95A wheels with ABEC-7 precision bearings and PU shock bushings, and an all in one skate T tool for tightening or repairing the board. The product table lists Size 31 x 8 inches, Item Weight 2.54 Kilograms, Material Type Maple Wood, Ply Rating 7 Ply, Load Capacity 99.79 kg, an age range of Kid, Teen, Adult and Included Components of Skateboard, Installation tools and Instruction manual.
The wheel and weight figures conflict. The bullets give 55mm 95A wheels and a weight of 4.7 pounds, while the table gives a Wheel Size of 60 Millimeters, a Durometer Hardness of 42A and an Item Weight of 2.54 Kilograms. We do not rank on either set, so check what arrives. The load limit is given as 220 pounds in the bullets and 99.79 kg in the table.
The bullets say the board is safe for beginners and expert riders, and the title names kids, teens and adults. The table lists the skill level as All.
On 24 October 2026 the buy box showed this listing as shipper and seller Amazon UK, with the notice: UK imports may differ from local products. Additional terms apply.
Flaws but not dealbreakers
The wheel figures are the main flaw: the 42A in the table is far from the 95A in the bullets, so the listing does not settle which wheels arrive. Weight is the second conflict, 4.7 pounds against 2.54 kilograms. Because the buy box carried an imports notice, allow for the additional terms it mentions.
Which skateboard suits a taller teen or an adult: the MINORITY 32 inch Maple Skateboard?
The MINORITY 32 inch Maple Skateboard is the longest board here, 32 by 8 inches in its table, which gives a taller rider more deck to stand on. Its bullets list a 7 layer Canadian maple deck with 5 inch forged aluminium trucks and chromoly steel axles, and the listing shows 4.5 stars from 3,637 ratings.
Also great
MINORITY
MINORITY 32 inch Maple Skateboard
4.5(3,637)
The listing shows 4.5 stars from 3,637 ratings. The table gives a 32 by 8 inch deck, and the bullets list a 7 layer Canadian maple deck with 5 inch heat forged trucks and chromoly steel axles. Its wheel figures conflict: the bullets give 50mm 100A wheels, while the table gives 52 millimetres, 78A and a wheel material of Alloy Steel. The table gives a load capacity of 90.72 kg.
$89.84
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The bullets describe a 7 Layer Canadian maple deck with a mellow concave that 'locks feet in place without sacrificing push comfort', 5 inch heat forged trucks with chromoly steel axles, 50mm 100A wheels, ABEC-7 sealed bearings, OS780 Pro grip tape, hardware described as corrosion resistant, and a complete setup that comes pre assembled. The product table lists Deck Length 32 Inches, Deck Width 8 Inches, Item Weight 2.27 kg, Load Capacity 90.72 kg and Ply Rating 7 Ply, with an age range of Adult at Beginner skill level.
The wheel figures conflict. The bullets give 50mm 100A wheels and describe them as high rebound urethane wheels, while the table gives a Wheel Size of 52 Millimeters, a Durometer Hardness of 78A and a Wheel Material of Alloy Steel. We show both and do not rank on either, so check what arrives.
The load limit is 90.72 kg in the table and the bullets give none, so check it against an adult rider before you buy.
On 24 October 2026 the buy box showed this listing as shipper and seller Amazon US, with the notice: US imports may differ from local products. Additional terms apply.
Flaws but not dealbreakers
Two sets of wheel figures, and a Wheel Material row that reads Alloy Steel beside bullets that name urethane, make the wheel details unreliable. The title is only 'MINORITY 32inch Maple Skateboard', so the bullets and table carry all the detail, and the table's Material Type row lists maplewood, aluminium, steel and plyurethane in one line.
Magneto Complete Skateboard 27.5 x 7.5 inch
Could not be bought on 24 October 2026: Amazon showed this listing as Currently unavailable.
Magneto
Magneto Complete Skateboard 27.5 x 7.5 inch
4.6(3,294)
Could not be bought on 24 October 2026: Amazon showed this listing as Currently unavailable.
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We do not recommend this board while it is unavailable, and we have no listing text for it that we can rely on, so this section goes only on what the card's own title says. That title gives a 27.5 by 7.5 inch deck, Canadian maple wood, 60 mm urethane wheels and a double kick concave deck, and it names kids, teens and adults.
Flaws but not dealbreakers
It has a dated note. We show no rating, seller or further specification for it, so there is nothing here to compare with the boards that could be bought.
Which skateboard suits a young kid: the KO-ON 22 inch Mini Cruiser Skateboard?
The KO-ON 22 inch Mini Cruiser Skateboard is a mini deck titled for kids. Its table gives 22 inches long and 6.69 inches wide, its bullets give 22.05 by 6 inches, and its bullets also call it a full size skateboard. The listing shows 4.6 stars from 2,605 ratings, though its table age line says adult.
Also great
KO-ON
KO-ON 22 inch Mini Cruiser Skateboard
4.6(2,605)
The listing shows 4.6 stars from 2,605 ratings. It is a 22 inch mini cruiser titled for kids: the table gives 22 by 6.69 inches and 6 ply maple, and the bullets give 22.05 by 6 inches, magnalium alloy trucks and ABEC9 bearings. Its figures conflict in places: wheels are 90A in the bullets and 95A in the table, and weight is 3.5 pounds in the bullets and 1.45 kg in the table.
$82.55
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The bullets give a 22.05 by 6 inch deck of 6 layers Canadian maple with a 3.25 inch magnalium alloy truck, griptape described as waterproof, high density and non slip, 90A PU wheels with ABEC9 bearings and a 95A bushing, support for skaters up to 220 lbs, and a weight of 3.5 pounds. The product table lists Deck Length 22 Inches, Deck Width 6.69 Inches, Item Weight 1.45 kg, Wheel Size 1.77 Inches, Durometer Hardness 95A, Load Capacity 99.79 kg, Material Type Maple Wood, Ply Rating 6 Ply and a skill level of Beginner.
Four figures conflict. The deck is 22.05 by 6 inches in the bullets and 22 by 6.69 inches in the table; the wheels are 90A in the bullets and 95A in the table; the weight is 3.5 pounds in the bullets and 1.45 kg in the table; and the age is kids in the title and bullets but Adult in the table. The bullets also call the board a full size skateboard while the title says Mini Cruiser.
Our rule of thumb, not from the listing, is that a short deck is easier for a small child to step on and off. If a scooter is the better first step for a young child, our kids scooter guide compares them.
On 24 October 2026 the buy box showed this listing as shipper and seller Amazon US, with the notice: US imports may differ from local products. Additional terms apply.
Flaws but not dealbreakers
The listing mixes two descriptions: a mini cruiser in the title and a full size skateboard in the bullets, and a kids product in the title with an Adult age range in the table. Wheel hardness and weight each have two values, so check what arrives.
What should you look for in a complete skateboard?
Start with deck width, because it decides whether the board suits the rider. Then check the deck material and ply count, what the trucks are made of, and the wheel size and hardness. Listings often give two answers to one of these, so read the title, bullets and product table, and trust a figure only when they agree.
Our rule of thumb, not from a listing or a standard: a short, narrow deck is easier for a young child to step on and off, a deck close to 8 inches suits most teens and adults, and a longer deck gives a taller rider more room for the back foot. The listings here give decks from 22 inches long (the KO-ON table) to 32 inches long (the MINORITY table), and from 6 to 8 inches wide. If the rider's shoe covers the deck edge to edge with nothing spare, the deck is probably too narrow.
Next, ply and material. The listings here give 7 layers or 7 ply for the WhiteFang, BELEEV and MINORITY, 6 for the KO-ON and 9 for the Tony Hawk. The Nattork gives 9 layers in its title and 7 ply in its table, and its bullets and table also name plastic, so read the material line as well as the ply line.
Then trucks and wheels. The listings name aluminium alloy trucks for the WhiteFang and BELEEV, forged aluminium trucks with chromoly steel axles for the MINORITY and magnalium alloy trucks for the KO-ON. The Tony Hawk title says Pro Trucks without naming a material, and the Nattork bullets and table name none. Several listings give two sets of wheel figures, which the table below sets side by side.
Board
Deck as the listing gives it
Trucks
Wheels
Nattork 31 Inch Complete Skateboard
Title: Wood 9 Layer Canadian Maple. Table: Plastic, 7 Ply
Not named in the bullets or table
Bullets: 78A pu wheels. Table: 60 Millimeters, 78A
WhiteFang 31 x 7.88 Complete Skateboard
Title and bullets: 7 layers Canadian maple. Table: Maple Wood, 7 Ply
Bullets: 5 inch aluminium alloy
Bullets: 52mm 95A. Table: 52 Millimeters, 95A
Tony Hawk Signature Series 31 inch Skateboard
Title: 9 Ply Maple Deck. Table: Maple Wood, 9 Ply
Title: Pro Trucks, no material given
Table: 50 Millimeters, 99A to 101A
BELEEV 31 x 8 Complete Skateboard
Title and bullets: 7 layer Canadian maple. Table: Maple Wood, 7 Ply
Bullets: 5 inch reinforced aluminum alloy
Bullets: 55mm 95A. Table: 60 Millimeters, 42A
MINORITY 32 inch Maple Skateboard
Bullets: 7 Layer Canadian Maple. Table: 7 Ply
Bullets: 5 inch heat forged trucks, chromoly steel axles
Bullets: 50mm 100A. Table: 52 Millimeters, 78A
KO-ON 22 inch Mini Cruiser Skateboard
Bullets: 6 layers Canadian maple. Table: Maple Wood, 6 Ply
Bullets: magnalium alloy truck
Bullets: 90A. Table: 95A, 1.77 Inches
Protective gear is worth buying with any board: a helmet, wrist guards, and knee and elbow pads.
Which skateboard should you buy for which rider?
Pick by deck size and by how much evidence you want, not by the average alone. The BELEEV and MINORITY listings give 8 inch decks, the WhiteFang has the most ratings, the Tony Hawk is the budget pick with a youth age range, and the KO-ON is the mini. The Nattork has the top average on very few ratings.
Priority
Board
What the listing shows
A full 8 inch deck
BELEEV 31 x 8 Complete Skateboard or MINORITY 32 inch Maple Skateboard
BELEEV title and table give 31 x 8; MINORITY table gives 32 by 8 inches
The largest rating count
WhiteFang 31 x 7.88 Complete Skateboard
4.6 stars from 13,715 ratings
A youth age range
Tony Hawk Signature Series 31 inch Skateboard (budget pick)
Table age range Youth, skill level All
A mini deck for a young child
KO-ON 22 inch Mini Cruiser Skateboard
22 by 6.69 inches in the table, titled for kids, 4.6 stars from 2,605 ratings
The highest star average
Nattork 31 Inch Complete Skateboard
4.8 stars from only 12 ratings, and a listing that describes two boards
What do the numbers on a skateboard listing mean?
Deck width is the measurement across the board, in inches. Ply, or layer count, is how many sheets of wood make up the deck. A wheel number followed by A, such as 95A, is its hardness, and ABEC followed by a number is a bearing rating. The figures come from each listing, and we have not tested any board.
A millimetre figure such as 52 mm is the wheel size as the listing gives it, and the KO-ON table gives its wheel size in inches instead, as 1.77 Inches. A load limit is the weight the listing says the board carries; the listings here give it in pounds or in kilograms. Where a listing gives a figure twice with different values, such as the WhiteFang load limit of 220 pounds in its bullets and 149.69 kg in its table, we show both.
How do you look after a skateboard?
Keep it dry. That is the routine in two words. Water is hard on bearings and swells a wooden deck from the edges inward. Avoid puddles, do not leave a board outside overnight, and if it gets caught in rain, dry it and spin the wheels to check they still run free.
This is our general advice, not from the listings. Some listings describe water resistant parts: the MINORITY bullets describe hardware that resists corrosion on rainy commutes and salty winters, the BELEEV bullets call the grip tape waterproof, and the KO-ON bullets call the griptape waterproof. Those describe particular parts, not the deck or the bearings, so we still dry a board after rain.
Beyond keeping it dry, our general advice is short: check the bolts and axle nuts now and then with a T tool, turn the wheels if they wear unevenly, and store the board indoors. The BELEEV bullets say its board comes with an all in one skate T tool for tightening or repairing it, and its table lists an instruction manual; follow any manual that comes with your board before our general advice.
What comes in the box with each skateboard?
The BELEEV listing names a T tool in its bullets and lists installation tools and an instruction manual in its product table. The other listings say less about what is in the box, and the Nattork table lists WHEELS under included components. Check the listing for the board you choose before you count on a tool.
The Included Components rows read: BELEEV, Skateboard, Installation tools, Instruction manual; Nattork, WHEELS; MINORITY, skateboard complete; KO-ON, skateboard; Tony Hawk, Skateboard; and Santa Cruz (has a dated note), 1 x Santa Cruz Classic Dot Full Skateboard Complete, 8.00 x 31.25 Inch. The WhiteFang table has no Included Components row.
In their bullets, five of the six boards that could be bought say the board comes assembled: the Nattork says it can be used as soon as it is received without assembly, the WhiteFang says 'No Assembly Required', the BELEEV and KO-ON say the board comes fully assembled, and the MINORITY bullets describe a complete setup that is pre assembled. The Tony Hawk bullets do not say.
Protective gear is a separate purchase: a helmet, wrist guards, and knee and elbow pads.
Which skateboard brands are on this page?
The brands on the listings are Nattork, WhiteFang, Voyager (sold as the Tony Hawk Signature Series), BELEEV, MINORITY, KO-ON, Santa Cruz (has a dated note) and Magneto (has a dated note). We do not rank brands, and a brand name on a listing is not a guarantee of quality. Each is judged on its own listing.
The Brand Name and Manufacturer rows in the product tables read Nattork and Nattork, WhiteFang and WhiteFang, VOYAGER and Voyager, BELEEV and BELEEV, MINORITY and MINORITY, KO-ON and KO-ON, and SANTA CRUZ and Santa Cruz.
What did we leave out?
This page covers complete skateboards that are ready to ride. We left out finger skateboards and handboards, such as a Tech Deck handboard and a BROKIG finger skateboard, because they are toys, not skateboards. A HIGHROCK skate tool also turned up, and a tool is not a board. Decks sold alone, electric boards and longboards sit outside this page.
Two cards stay on the page with a dated note rather than being removed: the Santa Cruz Classic Dot Full and the Magneto. Neither is a recommendation, and each section says why.
Skateboard questions Australian buyers ask
What is a good first skateboard for a child?
A complete board that fits the child and has a clear age line. The WhiteFang listing gives 6 years up at beginner skill level, the Tony Hawk listing gives youth, and the KO-ON 22 inch is titled for kids, though its table says adult. Compare deck width and the rider limit, and add a helmet and wrist guards.
What size skateboard should a 5 year old use?
No listing's age line names a 5 year old. The KO-ON 22 inch Mini Cruiser is titled for kids and its table gives 22 by 6.69 inches, though that table's age line says adult. Our rule of thumb is a short, narrow deck the child can step on and off easily, used with a helmet and wrist guards.
How old should a kid be for a skateboard?
The listings do not agree on an age. The WhiteFang table says 6 years up, the Tony Hawk table says youth, and the BELEEV table says kid, teen, adult. The Nattork and KO-ON tables say adult, although their titles name youth or kids. We set no minimum age, so match the board to the child and add protective gear.
What is the standard size of a skateboard deck?
No listing defines a standard. Across these boards the listings give decks from 22 to 32 inches long and from 6 to 8 inches wide. The full size boards are about 31 to 32 inches long and between 7.8 and 8 inches wide in their tables, and 8 inches wide is our rule of thumb for an adult.
What type of skateboard is best for a beginner?
Our rule of thumb is a complete board, ready to ride, with a deck width that suits the rider, rather than loose parts. A full size board suits a teen or adult and a mini cruiser a young child. Check that the listing's size, material and load figures agree, because several do not.
What else should you set up outside?
A skateboard is one purchase in a wider outdoor setup. The guides below cover neighbouring purchases, and each link says what that guide covers so you can pick the one that matches what you are planning next, from a bike to a first aid kit.
Anish Puri founded NestPath in 2026 after going through the Australian first-home-buyer process himself. NestPath focuses on Australian first-home buyers because the existing review sites are American, generic, or both. Anish handles editorial selection across the homeowner hub. Reach out: hello@nestpath.com.au
DETAILED REVIEWS
Top pick
Nattork
Nattork 31 Inch Complete Skateboard
4.8(12)
It has the highest star average on this page, 4.8, but from only 12 ratings, so the evidence is thin. Its listing describes two different boards: the title says a 31 inch Wood 9 Layer Canadian Maple skateboard, while the bullets describe a 22 by 6.5 inch mini skateboard made of PP plastic and the product table lists plastic, a 6 inch deck width and a 60 millimetre wheel. Check the size and material before you buy. The buy box names Nattork Store as the seller.
$59.99
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SANTA CRUZ
Santa Cruz Classic Dot Full Complete Skateboard
4.6(248)
Could not be bought on 24 October 2026: Amazon showed this listing as Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. It was our previous best overall pick.
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Runner-up
WhiteFang
WhiteFang 31 x 7.88 Complete Skateboard
4.6(13,715)
The listing shows 4.6 stars from 13,715 ratings, the largest count on this page. Its title and bullets give a 7 layer Canadian maple deck, 5 inch aluminium alloy trucks and 52 mm 95A wheels with ABEC-9 bearings, and its table lists ages 6 years up at beginner skill level. The listing gives two load figures: 220 pounds in the bullets and 149.69 kg in the table.
$64.33
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Budget pick
VOYAGER
Tony Hawk Signature Series 31 inch Skateboard
4.4(968)
The listing shows 4.4 stars from 968 ratings. The title gives a 9 ply maple deck with pro trucks and full grip tape, and the table lists a 31 by 7.87 inch deck, 50 millimetre wheels at 99A to 101A, a 198 pound load capacity and a youth age range for all skill levels. The brand and manufacturer rows read Voyager, and the bullets call it part of the Tony Hawk Signature Skateboard Series.
$49.38
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Also great
BELEEV
BELEEV 31 x 8 Complete Skateboard
4.5(1,414)
The listing shows 4.5 stars from 1,414 ratings. The title and table give 31 x 8 inches and the bullets give a 7 layer Canadian maple deck with 5 inch reinforced aluminium alloy trucks and an all in one skate T tool. Its wheel figures conflict: the bullets give 55 mm 95A wheels with ABEC-7 bearings, while the table gives 60 millimetres and 42A.
$79.99
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Also great
MINORITY
MINORITY 32 inch Maple Skateboard
4.5(3,637)
The listing shows 4.5 stars from 3,637 ratings. The table gives a 32 by 8 inch deck, and the bullets list a 7 layer Canadian maple deck with 5 inch heat forged trucks and chromoly steel axles. Its wheel figures conflict: the bullets give 50mm 100A wheels, while the table gives 52 millimetres, 78A and a wheel material of Alloy Steel. The table gives a load capacity of 90.72 kg.
$89.84
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Also great
KO-ON
KO-ON 22 inch Mini Cruiser Skateboard
4.6(2,605)
The listing shows 4.6 stars from 2,605 ratings. It is a 22 inch mini cruiser titled for kids: the table gives 22 by 6.69 inches and 6 ply maple, and the bullets give 22.05 by 6 inches, magnalium alloy trucks and ABEC9 bearings. Its figures conflict in places: wheels are 90A in the bullets and 95A in the table, and weight is 3.5 pounds in the bullets and 1.45 kg in the table.
$82.55
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