Skateboards

Deck size mostly comes down to personal preference – basically what feels good under feet for the terrain you’re skating. As a rough guide though – 7.75” to 8.25” is a good starting point for most street and park skating, while 8.25” and up offers a bit more stability for bowls, ramps, or if you’ve got bigger feet. Not sure what size you want? Pop into the shop, try a few different decks and see what works for you.

If you’re new to skating or want something that’s quick and ready to go, a complete is always a good shout. They’re all pre-built with solid parts from brands we trust. If you’ve been skating a while or want something more tailored though, building your own setup lets you pick every component to suit your style, preference and budget.

Yep. NOTE Decks are our in-house boards – made with the same premium maple as the big names, just with our own graphics. Good wood, good price, and always backed by the crew here.

Short answer – don’t stress too much about ABEC ratings. They’re a bit of an engineering thing and not always the best measure of skate performance. Go for trusted skate brands like Bones, Bronson or any of the other brands we stock, they’re made for skating and are back by all the Workers and Lurkers.

Wax helps reduce friction, making it easier to slide or grind on ledges, hubbas and curbs. If you’re sticking when you should be sliding, a bit of wax will sort you out. Just don’t overdo it and check with other skaters around whether they mind you waxing an obstacle.

Risers go between your trucks and deck to give extra clearance and reduce wheelbite (that thing where your wheels hit your board). You don’t need them unless you’re running bigger wheels (55mm and up) or super loose trucks

If you’re buying a deck from us, yeah – we’ll throw in free griptape. You can pick between a choice of Jessup, Mob, Pepper or clear griptape and if you want us to grip it for you, we can sort this out for you too.