![]() Because SkateXS has been building kids skateboard for over a decade, they know exactly what younger kids need. This means the board will be much easier to control. The bushings that allow for turning are also adjusted to kids which is unique. They also perform well on slick surfaces but most importantly, they can handle cracks and pebbles. The wheels are softer compared to regular skateboard wheels which makes the ride more forgiving on crusty asphalt or rough surfaces. The more expensive SkateXS boards come with better components, but the basic version is just fine. You get soft wheels (90A), a quality deck with awesome graphics for boys and girls, quality mini logo bearings, and durable trucks. No other brand offers this kind of setup. Their skateboards are assembled with young kids in mind and of superb quality. SkateXS offers awesome skateboards and in my opinion the best skateboards for 5-year-olds. Here are a couple of boards I recommend: 1. Low-quality boards delaminate and chip fairly easy, not to mention that they quickly develop a sharp tail, also known as razor tail.įortunately, all the components can be replaced, you don’t have to be a complete new skateboard if parts are showing signs of wear and tear. This results in blocking wheels and the board coming to a sudden stop. The problem with the cheaper skateboards is that components like trucks and bearings can break. You can either go for a cruiser type of skateboard or a regular skateboard but I would advise against cheap or plastic boards. Here is a table with some general guidelines: Age In the end, a smaller skateboard will make the process of learning a lot easier. ![]() This causes your kid to stumble and fall, but with proper protective gear, there’s nothing to worry about. Kids adjust though, but one other benefit I noticed is that when kids ride a smaller skateboard, their feet don’t hit the wheels when pushing it forward. For one they don’t have to adjust their stance, on a regular-sized skateboard (8.0″) kids have to bend their knees to an almost crouch-like position making it harder to control the board. The benefits of shorter and narrower skateboards are often overlooked. ![]() For this purpose a regular skateboard is fine and to be honest, this is how most skateboarders started out at a young age. My kid started out on a regular-sized 8.0″ deck but mainly just sitting on one knee and pushing with his other leg. Note that in skateboard sizes we always talk about the width of a skateboard, length varies but kids skateboards are shorter and narrower in general.Īt the age a 5 a kids-sized skateboard is recommended and they do have a couple of benefits. It will make it easier to learn how to skateboard at such a young age. If your kid is a bit taller than average go with a 7.25″. The best skateboard size for a 5-year-old is between 6.5″ and 7.00″. ![]()
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