{"title":"Skateboard","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tony-hawk-ss-540-slime-kids-skateboard","title":"Tony Hawk SS 540 Slime Kids Skateboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle one keen to try out this skateboarding thing - big one not so keen on the price tag? Look no further than the Tony Hawk Signature Series 540 boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's pretty safe to say that this is the entry-level for a functional skateboard, anything less is a toy and - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/cheap-longboards\" title=\"Cheap Skateboards\"\u003eto put it bluntly\u003c\/a\u003e - barely postponed landfill. But if you're going to trust someone to put together a solid board at great value, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/tony-hawk\" title=\"Tony Hawk Skateboards\"\u003eTony Hawk\u003c\/a\u003e has got to be on the list!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 31.5\" x 8\" this is a model for slightly bigger kids, \u003cstrong\u003eages 10-14+\u003c\/strong\u003e, but naturally there is some wiggle room there - it's good to have some room to grow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of other graphic options are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-10-14\" title=\"Skateboards age 10-14\"\u003eskateboards for ages 10-14 here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the size and shape of this board is great for the little ones, we've found the stock bushings to be a bit too hard for them to really get leaning and turning. Don't fret! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\" title=\"Skateboard bushings\"\u003eWe can personalise that for you\u003c\/a\u003e. For most people looking at this board, you'll want to choose \"Extra soft\" or \"Soft\" from the dropdown before adding to cart - and we'll ship out the originals with the board so you've got options for later down the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith hard (99a) wheels and full double-kick profile this is definitely one for those who are keen to \u003cstrong\u003eget into the skatepark. \u003c\/strong\u003eIf cruising around the cul-de-sac is more the vibe, we'd highly recommend starting out on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\" title=\"Cruiser skateboards\"\u003ecruiserboard\u003c\/a\u003e where the soft wheels will make the whole thing easier, smoother and more fun for all involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you are looking for a great value, well-built skateboard to get dropping in, you simply can't argue with the Tony Hawk SS 540s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Hawk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47968195412252,"sku":"CMP_TON_SS540_SLIME","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Tony-Hawk-540-Slime-1s-2.jpg?v=1709644385"},{"product_id":"tony-hawk-ss-540-smash-kids-skateboard","title":"Tony Hawk SS 540 Smash Kids Skateboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle one keen to try out this skateboarding thing - big one not so keen on the price tag? Look no further than the Tony Hawk Signature Series 540 boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's pretty safe to say that this is the entry-level for a functional skateboard, anything less is a toy and - \u003ca title=\"Cheap Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/cheap-longboards\"\u003eto put it bluntly\u003c\/a\u003e - barely postponed landfill. But if you're going to trust someone to put together a solid board at great value, \u003ca title=\"Tony Hawk Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/tony-hawk\"\u003eTony Hawk\u003c\/a\u003e has got to be on the list!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 31.5\" x 8\" this is a model for slightly bigger kids, \u003cstrong\u003eages 10-14+\u003c\/strong\u003e, but naturally there is some wiggle room there - it's good to have some room to grow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also plenty of other options for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-10-14\" title=\"Skateboards age 10-14\"\u003eskateboards for ages 10-14 here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the size and shape of this board is great for the little ones, we've found the stock bushings to be a bit too hard for them to really get leaning and turning. Don't fret! \u003ca title=\"Skateboard bushings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\"\u003eWe can personalise that for you\u003c\/a\u003e. For most people looking at this board, you'll want to choose \"Extra soft\" or \"Soft\" from the dropdown before adding to cart - and we'll ship out the originals with the board so you've got options for later down the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith hard (99a) wheels and full double-kick profile this is definitely one for those who are keen to \u003cstrong\u003eget into the skatepark. \u003c\/strong\u003eIf cruising around the cul-de-sac is more the vibe, we'd highly recommend starting out on a \u003ca title=\"Cruiser skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\"\u003ecruiserboard\u003c\/a\u003e where the soft wheels will make the whole thing easier, smoother and more fun for all involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you are looking for a great value, well-built skateboard to get dropping in, you simply can't argue with grabbing a Tony Hawk SS 540.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Hawk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47968250364188,"sku":"CMP_TON_SS540_SMASH","price":45.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Tony-Hawk-SS540-Smash-1-4.jpg?v=1709730533"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-super-micro-classic-dot-kids-skateboard","title":"Santa Cruz Classic Dot Kids Skateboard - Super Micro - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have a \u003cstrong\u003e3-6 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's completely set on skateboarding? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's set on it... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\"\u003eSanta Cruz skateboards\u003c\/a\u003e have got you covered with this Super Micro Classic Dot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't too many options for boards of this size, but check out the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-3-6\" title=\"Skateboards age 3-6\"\u003eskateboards for 3-6 year olds here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, 50 years on from their beginnings - this \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Kids Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/sckids\"\u003eSanta Cruz kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Micro\u003c\/strong\u003e is the smallest option in the lineup at 27\" x 7.25\" - shorter and lighter whilst still having a nice forgiving width to inspire confidence in the little legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut that's not all - it also has significantly \u003cstrong\u003esofter bushings\u003c\/strong\u003e than your standard skateboard. In short, this means that even with their low weight your child will be able to turn this board: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca title=\"Skateboard bushings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Santa Cruz are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels on this setup are also softer than your standard skateboard wheel. Softer wheels roll much better on tarmac than harder ones (which excel on perfect concrete or wood) - so you can take the first steps comfortably on the driveway, outside the house, or down at the local park n ride on a Sunday. No pressure to get into the skatepark right away, but they'll work just fine there once you get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\" title=\"Skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santa Cruz Super Micro is a well-designed, well manufactured piece of kit featuring solid components that will last for years to come. Start them off right, and they'll never stop...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47968270090524,"sku":"CMP_SCR_SUPERMICRO_CLASSICDOT","price":89.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Santa-Cruz-Super-Micro-Classic-Dot-Kids-Skateboard-2.jpg?v=1709730482"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-mini-screaming-hand-kids-skateboard","title":"Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Kids Skateboard - Mini - Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have a \u003cstrong\u003e6-10 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's completely set on skateboarding? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's set on it... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\"\u003eSanta Cruz skateboards\u003c\/a\u003e have got you covered with this Mini Screaming Hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the graphic isn't quite right for you (them), check our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-6-10\" title=\"Skateboards age 6-10\"\u003eskateboards for 6-10 year olds here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, 50 years on from their beginnings - this \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Kids Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/sckids\"\u003eSanta Cruz kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e is the third-smallest option in the lineup at 30\" x 7.75\" - easy to handle for little legs, whilst offering a comfortable platform to keep the confidence high whilst learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut that's not all - it also has significantly \u003cstrong\u003esofter bushings\u003c\/strong\u003e than your standard skateboard. In short, this means that even with their low weight your child will be able to turn this board: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca title=\"Skateboard bushings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Santa Cruz are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels on this setup are also softer than your standard skateboard wheel. Softer wheels roll much better on tarmac than harder ones (which excel on perfect concrete or wood) - so you can take the first steps comfortably on the driveway, outside the house, or down at the local park n ride on a Sunday. No pressure to get into the skatepark right away, but they'll work just fine there once you get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\" title=\"Skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santa Cruz Mini is a proper bit of kit - this toy is not just a toy! If you're keen for them to enjoy themselves on a skateboard then we highly recommend giving this one some thought. Start them off right, and they'll never stop...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47968709673244,"sku":"CMP_SCR_MINI_SCREAMINGHAND","price":109.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Santa-Cruz-Mini-Screaming-Hand-1-4.jpg?v=1709730438"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-mid-screaming-hand-kids-skateboard","title":"Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Kids Skateboard- Mid - Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have an \u003cstrong\u003e8-12 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's keen to give this skateboarding thing a go? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's keen... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\"\u003eSanta Cruz skateboards\u003c\/a\u003e have got you covered with this Mid Screaming Hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe orange is quite a lot, they might love it. If you don't think they will, we have some other colourways available on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-8-12\" title=\"Skateboards age 8-12\"\u003eskateboards for 8-12 year olds here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, 50 years on from their beginnings - this \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Kids Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/sckids\"\u003eSanta Cruz kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMid\u003c\/strong\u003e is firmly in the middle of their kids offering at 31\" x 7.8\" - aimed primarily at 8-12 year olds though that's not a strict rule. Sometimes the colour is even more important... ask us how we know!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe midsize completes come with 90a bushings - softer than a standard skateboard, but harder than the smaller boards in the range. Santa Cruz have tried to pair that up with the weight of children to give them the ability to turn the board: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca title=\"Skateboard bushings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Santa Cruz are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels on this setup are 95a durometer - again, softer than most standard skateboards but harder than the smaller boards in the lineup. Softer wheels are more smooth and forgiving on tarmac compared to harder ones which are great on the perfect concrete or wooden surface of the skatepark. At 95a, these will be more comfy in the skatepark than on the streets, but soft enough that practising the ollies outside the house when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\" title=\"Skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santa Cruz Mid is the smallest skatepark-ready complete in our shop, but don't judge it on the size. It'll outlast their trainers by a long shot, and the price is honestly negligible for the world that you'll open up for them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47968736215324,"sku":"CMP_SCR_MID_SCREAMINGHAND","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Santa-Cruz-Mid-Screaming-Hand-1-4.jpg?v=1709730383"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-mid-classic-dot-kids-skateboard","title":"Santa Cruz Classic Dot Kids Skateboard - Mid - Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have an \u003cstrong\u003e8-12 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's keen to give this skateboarding thing a go? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's keen... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\" title=\"Santa Cruz Skateboards\"\u003eSanta Cruz skateboards\u003c\/a\u003e have got you covered with this Mid Classic Dot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this green is a bit garish, we have other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-8-12\" title=\"Skateboards age 8-12\"\u003eskateboards for 8-12 year olds here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, 50 years on from their beginnings - this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/sckids\" title=\"Santa Cruz Kids Skateboards\"\u003eSanta Cruz kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMid\u003c\/strong\u003e is firmly in the middle of their kids offering at 31\" x 7.8\" - aimed primarily at 8-12 year olds though that's not a strict rule. Sometimes the colour is even more important... ask us how we know!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe midsize completes come with 90a bushings - softer than a standard skateboard, but harder than the smaller boards in the range. Santa Cruz have tried to pair that up with the weight of children to give them the ability to turn the board: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\" title=\"Skateboard bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Santa Cruz are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels on this setup are 95a durometer - again, softer than most standard skateboards but harder than the smaller boards in the lineup. Softer wheels are more smooth and forgiving on tarmac compared to harder ones which are great on the perfect concrete or wooden surface of the skatepark. At 95a, these will be more comfy in the skatepark than on the streets, but soft enough that practising the ollies outside the house when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca title=\"Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\" title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santa Cruz Mid is the smallest skatepark-ready complete in our shop, but don't judge it on the size. It'll outlast their trainers by a long shot, and the price is honestly negligible for the world that you'll open up for them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47968749191452,"sku":"CMP_SCR_MID_CLASSICDOT","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Santa-Cruz-Mid-Classic-Dot-1-4.jpg?v=1709730342"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-full-classic-dot-kids-skateboard","title":"Santa Cruz Classic Dot Kids Skateboard - Full - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have a \u003cstrong\u003e10-14 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's talking about having a go at skateboarding? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's talking... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\"\u003eSanta Cruz\u003c\/a\u003e skateboards have got you covered with this Full Classic Dot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf they need something a bit more colourful, we've got lots more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-10-14\" title=\"Skateboards age 10-14\"\u003eskateboards for 10-14 year olds here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, 50 years on from their beginnings - this \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Kids Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/sckids\"\u003eSanta Cruz kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFull\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second-largest of their kids offering at 31.25\" x 8\" - it's getting towards standard skateboard size now, but slightly shorter to make it easier to trick around and with generous width to help the confidence as they find their feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not all - the fullsize completes come with 90a bushings - softer than a standard skateboard, but harder than the smaller boards in the range. Santa Cruz have tried to pair that up with the weight of children to give them the ability to turn the board: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca title=\"Skateboard bushings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Santa Cruz are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels on this setup are 95a durometer - again, softer than most standard skateboards but harder than the smaller boards in the lineup. Softer wheels are more smooth and forgiving on tarmac compared to harder ones which are great on the perfect concrete or wooden surface of the skatepark. At 95a, these will be more comfy in the skatepark than on the streets, but soft enough that practising the ollies outside the house when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\" title=\"Skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santa Cruz Full is a great skateboard at a great price - ideal for taking the first steps, but also the second, and the third... By the time they destroy it, they'll have more then earned the new deck, and the other components can transfer straight over!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47968765477148,"sku":"CMP_SCR_FULL_CLASSICDOT","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Santa-Cruz-Full-Classic-Dot-Kids-Skateboard-7.jpg?v=1709846491"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-full-screaming-hand-kids-skateboard","title":"Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Kids Skateboard - Full - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have a \u003cstrong\u003e10-14 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's talking about having a go at skateboarding? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's talking... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\" title=\"Santa Cruz Skateboards\"\u003eSanta Cruz skateboards\u003c\/a\u003e have got you covered with this Full Screaming Hand\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIf the screaming hand graphic isn't the one, don't worry - we have plenty more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-10-14\" title=\"Skateboards age 10-14\"\u003eskateboards for 10-14 year olds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, 50 years on from their beginnings - this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/sckids\" title=\"Santa Cruz Kids Skateboards\"\u003eSanta Cruz kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFull\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second-largest of their kids offering at 31.25\" x 8\" - it's getting towards standard skateboard size now, but slightly shorter to make it easier to trick around and with generous width to help the confidence as they find their feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not all - the fullsize completes come with 90a bushings - softer than a standard skateboard, but harder than the smaller boards in the range. Santa Cruz have tried to pair that up with the weight of children to give them the ability to turn the board: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\" title=\"Skateboard bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Santa Cruz are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels on this setup are 95a durometer - again, softer than most standard skateboards but harder than the smaller boards in the lineup. Softer wheels are more smooth and forgiving on tarmac compared to harder ones which are great on the perfect concrete or wooden surface of the skatepark. At 95a, these will be more comfy in the skatepark than on the streets, but soft enough that practising the ollies outside the house when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca title=\"Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\" title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santa Cruz Full is a great skateboard at a great price - ideal for taking the first steps, but also the second, and the third... By the time they destroy it, they'll have more then earned the new deck, and the other components can transfer straight over!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47968780517660,"sku":"CMP_SCR_FULL_SCREAMINGHAND","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Santa-Cruz-Full-Screaming-Hand-1-4.jpg?v=1709730220"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-winkowski-dope-planet-shaped-skateboard","title":"Santa Cruz Winkowski Dope Planet VX Shaped Skateboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe new Winkie: same great shape, all new psychedelic graphic. This is the \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\"\u003eSanta Cruz\u003c\/a\u003e Winkowski Dope Planet in white and blue. The Tallboy graphics are coming thick and fast, this the third Dope Planet that we can remember, but its hard to keep track when they sell out so fast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape is a throwback nod of respect to the shapes of the mid to late 80s and uses the frankly amazing \u003ca title=\"Cruz Missile II concave\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/blogs\/vandem-longboard-shop-news\/product-spotlight-santa-cruz-cruz-missile-2-concave\"\u003eCruz Missile II\u003c\/a\u003e concave too. A mix of old and new, a nice big comfy platform at 10.34\" and super functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\"\u003eSanta Cruz\u003c\/a\u003e VX deck - thinner, stronger and with more pop than a standard 7-ply maple deck. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set up is a hard-wheeled bowl riding machine! The \u003ca title=\"Cult Zero Skateboard Wheels\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/cult-zero-60mm-skateboard-wheels-white\"\u003eCult Zero\u003c\/a\u003e is 60mm and super fast, and will take everything you can throw at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, if you're looking for a board to get from A to B, we'd recommend going for the \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Winkowski Dope Planet Cruiser Board\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/santa-cruz-winkowski-dope-planet-cruiser-board\"\u003esoft-wheeled option\u003c\/a\u003e. Tell your cartilage you love it today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you know you know, so don't wait around thinking this one will be in stock for long. They get snapped up quick for good reason. Some of them even end up under our feet... when you grip a board in the shop you get a great feel for it and this one just calls to you!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48103849623836,"sku":"BLD_SCR_WINKOWSKI_DOPEPLANET_PRK","price":194.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Santa-Cruz-Winkowski-Dope-Planet-White-Shaped-Skateboard-1.jpg?v=1727437785"},{"product_id":"lush-dagyr-shaped-skateboard","title":"Lush Dagyr Shaped Skateboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fully awesome radical retro old skool pool shape from \u003ca title=\"Lush Longboards\" href=\"https:\/\/lushlongboards.com\/buy\/dagyr\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLush Longboards\u003c\/a\u003e.  This deck is a real shop favourite and one of the boards we skate the most ourselves. We use it a lot for aggressive park skating, pump track slaying and - with softer wheels - as a general \u003ca title=\"Lush Dagyr Cruiser Board\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/lush-dagyr-cruiser-board\"\u003eall round cruiser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wider outline and retro-inspired shape combines really nicely with the mellow concave to make it super comfy while still offering plenty of control when needed. We think the Dagyr is an ideal choice for any skater looking to get fully rad shredding pools, parks and bowl, hacking it around a pump track or just chilling while cruising. The graphic is killer too which as you know is the most important part of any skateboard. Frankly if you don't dig this board what the hell is wrong with you!!! Get a Dagyr today and go gleam the cube. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 31.25x9.25\" it's bigger than most other skateboards and mini cruisers out there, and the old-skool eighties shape is super functional and comfortable for all kinds of skateboarding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper mellow old skool concave for that legit retro feeling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFat wide tail and shovel nose.. .because you know... skinny decks suck right and the 80's were awesome 😜\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable wheelbase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for pools, parks, bowls, pumptracks as well as being a great base for a cruiser setup. T\u003cspan\u003ehe Dagyr is a great do-everything skateboard with a bit of retro flair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold pressed from Canadian Maple into 7ply of no nonsense wooden joy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot just another boring popsicle shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore slime, monsters and daggers than you can shake a boney finger at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrankly buying and skating this deck leaves you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeeling even\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e better than that time you found a bunch of half ripped up jazz mags under a bush on the way to school when you were fourteen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtwork by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tempocide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTempocide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(who also did all our shop artwork - come in and see us and you'll see!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore info at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lush Longboards Dagyr\" href=\"https:\/\/lushlongboards.com\/buy\/dagyr\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elushlongboards.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lush Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48113486823708,"sku":"CMP_LSH_DAGYR_PRK","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Lush-Longboards-Dagyr-Complete-2.jpg?v=1748879171"},{"product_id":"anti-hero-classic-eagle-medium-skateboard-complete-orange","title":"Anti Hero Classic Eagle Kids Skateboard - Medium - Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart em off right and they’ll never stop…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany, many moons ago where I grew up, the go-to \u003ca title=\"Kids skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-for-kids\"\u003ekids skateboard\u003c\/a\u003e was a blank from Route One. They were rubbish, but they got us going. Today, for the exact same price, you can grab them an Anti Hero kids complete and actually have a decent bit of kit under their feet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit up by size to suit different age ranges, the Anti Hero Medium completes are 7.75\" wide, 31.6\" long with a wheelbase of 14.125\". In our experience, kids anywhere from \u003cstrong\u003eage 6-12\u003c\/strong\u003e can get on well with this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the orange is a bit much, check out the other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-6-12\" title=\"Skateboards age 6-12\"\u003eskateboards for ages 6-12\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up with Anchor trucks and 53mm Anti Hero wheels, these are really built for and excel in the skatepark. Worth mentioning, is that if you're going to be skating mostly on tarmac - the driveway, cul de sac, park n ride car park on a Sunday etc, then softer wheels will allow for a smoother ride and it could be worth looking into a \u003ca title=\"Cruisers for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e if the emphasis won't be on tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe see tons of these in the parks around Bristol and for good reason. \u003ca title=\"Anti Hero\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/anti-hero\"\u003eAnti Hero\u003c\/a\u003e is a classic skate brand with decades of experience and rider feedback to build on. A lot of those riders have kids of their own, and well... this is the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith colours and sizes to be chosen from, you've got to do a bit of choosing... but we can say confidently that the little one will be stoked with an \u003ca title=\"Anti Hero Kids Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/ahkids\"\u003eAnti Hero kids skateboard\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anti Hero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51880962949502,"sku":"CMP_ANT_MD_EAGLE_ORANGE_7-75","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Anti-Hero-Eagle-Medium-Orange-Complete-5.jpg?v=1730912447"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-complete-beware-dot-shaped-skateboard","title":"Santa Cruz Beware Dot Shaped Skateboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\" title=\"Santa Cruz Skateboards\"\u003eSanta Cruz\u003c\/a\u003e Beware Dot cruiser, and it is awesome!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFar from crappy stock components, this thing goes all out with a sexy late 80s styled shaped maple deck - adjustable wheelbase and all - Krux 9.0 trucks and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/oj-soft-wheels-plain-jane-keyframe-87a-skateboard-wheels\" title=\"OJ Keyframe Skateboard Wheels\"\u003e58mm 87a OJ Keyframe wheels\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's got all the ingredients to make it an awesome fun and functional skateboard in the streets and park, but they've toned down the duro of the wheels to make it more friendly to cruise, commute and enjoy the simple pleasure of rolling around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.7\" of width gives a lot of space for the feet - nice and comfy to spend a day on. Cruise to the skatepark, have a razz around, cruise to the shop, cruise to that other crusty street spot you know... this board will handle it all, and look good while doing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54958732509566,"sku":"CMP_SCR_BEWAREDOT","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/santa-cruz-complete-beware-dot-shaped-skateboard-2.jpg?v=1738684046"},{"product_id":"creature-logo-kids-skateboard-micro-black","title":"Creature Logo Kids Skateboard - Micro - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have a \u003cstrong\u003e4-8 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's completely set on skateboarding? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's set on it... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/creature-skateboards\" title=\"Creature Skateboards\"\u003eCreature Skateboards\u003c\/a\u003e have got you covered with this Logo Micro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the Creature Logo doesn't feel like the right graphic, have a look at our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-4-8\" title=\"Skateboards age 4-8\"\u003eskateboards for 4-8 year olds here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/creature-kids\" title=\"Creature kids skateboards\"\u003eCreature kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMicro\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second-smallest option in the lineup at 28.25\" x 7.5\" - short and light whilst still having a nice forgiving width to inspire confidence in the little legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut that's not all - it also has significantly \u003cstrong\u003esofter bushings\u003c\/strong\u003e than your standard skateboard. In short, this means that even with their low weight your child will be able to turn this board: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\" title=\"Skateboard bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Creature are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels on this setup are also softer than your standard skateboard wheel. Softer wheels roll much better on tarmac than harder ones (which excel on perfect concrete or wood) - so you can take the first steps comfortably on the driveway, outside the house, or down at the local park n ride on a Sunday. No pressure to get into the skatepark right away, but they'll work just fine there once you get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca title=\"Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\" title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Creature Micro is a well-designed, well manufactured piece of kit featuring solid components that will last for years to come. Start them off right, and they'll never stop...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creature Skateboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55256199135614,"sku":"CMP_CRE_MICRO_LOGO_BLACK","price":64.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Creature-micro-logo-1.jpg?v=1741082356"},{"product_id":"creature-3d-logo-kids-skateboard-mini-black","title":"Creature 3D Logo Kids Skateboard - Mini - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have a \u003cstrong\u003e6-10 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's completely set on skateboarding? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's set on it... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/creature-skateboards\" title=\"Creature Skateboards\"\u003eCreature Skateboards\u003c\/a\u003e have got you covered with this 3D Logo Mini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the 3D Logo graphic isn't quite right, check out our other \u003ca title=\"Skateboards age 6-10\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-6-10\"\u003eskateboards for 6-10 year olds here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/creature-kids\" title=\"Creature kids skateboards\"\u003eCreature kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e is the third-smallest option in the lineup at 30\" x 7.75\" - easy to handle for little legs, whilst offering a comfortable platform to keep the confidence high whilst learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut that's not all - it also has significantly \u003cstrong\u003esofter bushings\u003c\/strong\u003e than your standard skateboard. In short, this means that even with their low weight your child will be able to turn this board: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca title=\"Skateboard bushings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Creature are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels on this setup are also softer than your standard skateboard wheel. Softer wheels roll much better on tarmac than harder ones (which excel on perfect concrete or wood) - so you can take the first steps comfortably on the driveway, outside the house, or down at the local park n ride on a Sunday. No pressure to get into the skatepark right away, but they'll work just fine there once you get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\" title=\"Skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Creature Mini is a proper bit of kit - this toy is not just a toy! If you're keen for them to enjoy themselves on a skateboard then we highly recommend giving this one some thought. Start them off right, and they'll never stop...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creature Skateboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55256207196542,"sku":"CMP_CRE_MINI_3DLOGO_BLACK","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Creature-mini-3d-logo-1.jpg?v=1741008459"},{"product_id":"creature-galaxy-logo-kids-skateboard-mid-green","title":"Creature Galaxy Logo Kids Skateboard - Mid - Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have an \u003cstrong\u003e8-12 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's keen to give this skateboarding thing a go? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's keen... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/creature-skateboards\" title=\"Creature Skateboards\"\u003eCreature Skateboards\u003c\/a\u003e have got you covered with this Galaxy Logo Mid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the galaxy logo isn't doing it for you, check out our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-8-12\" title=\"Skateboards age 8-12\"\u003eskateboards for 8-12 year olds here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/creature-kids\" title=\"Creature kids skateboards\"\u003eCreature kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMid\u003c\/strong\u003e is firmly in the middle of their kids offering at 31\" x 7.8\" - aimed primarily at 8-12 year olds though that's not a strict rule. Sometimes the colour is even more important... ask us how we know!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe midsize completes come with 90a bushings - softer than a standard skateboard, but harder than the smaller boards in the range. Creature have tried to pair that up with the weight of children to give them the ability to turn the board: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca title=\"Skateboard bushings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Creature are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels on this setup are 95a durometer - again, softer than most standard skateboards but harder than the smaller boards in the lineup. Softer wheels are more smooth and forgiving on tarmac compared to harder ones which are great on the perfect concrete or wooden surface of the skatepark. At 95a, these will be more comfy in the skatepark than on the streets, but soft enough that practising the ollies outside the house when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\" title=\"Skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Creature Mid is the smallest skatepark-ready complete in our shop, but don't judge it on the size. It'll outlast their trainers by a long shot, and the price is honestly negligible for the world that you'll open up for them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creature Skateboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55256222892414,"sku":"CMP_CRE_MID_GALAXYLOGO_GREEN","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Creature-mid-galaxy-logo-1.jpg?v=1741008835"},{"product_id":"creature-logo-kids-skateboard-full-green","title":"Creature Logo Kids Skateboard - Full - Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have a \u003cstrong\u003e10-14 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's talking about having a go at skateboarding? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's talking... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/creature-skateboards\" title=\"Creature Skateboards\"\u003eCreature skateboards\u003c\/a\u003e have got you covered with this Logo graphic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a fan of the Creature logo graphic? Check out our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-10-14\" title=\"Skateboards age 10-14\"\u003eskateboards for 10-14 year olds here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/creature-kids\" title=\"Creature kids skateboards\"\u003eCreature kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFull\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second-largest of their kids offering at 31.25\" x 8\" - it's getting towards standard skateboard size now, but slightly shorter to make it easier to trick around and with generous width to help the confidence as they find their feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not all - the fullsize completes come with 90a bushings - softer than a standard skateboard, but harder than the smaller boards in the range. Creature have tried to pair that up with the weight of children to give them the ability to turn the board: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca title=\"Skateboard bushings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Creature are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels on this setup are 95a durometer - again, softer than most standard skateboards but harder than the smaller boards in the lineup. Softer wheels are more smooth and forgiving on tarmac compared to harder ones which are great on the perfect concrete or wooden surface of the skatepark. At 95a, these will be more comfy in the skatepark than on the streets, but soft enough that practising the ollies outside the house when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\" title=\"Skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Creature Full is a great skateboard at a great price - ideal for taking the first steps, but also the second, and the third... By the time they destroy it, they'll have more then earned the new deck, and the other components can transfer straight over!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creature Skateboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55256242618750,"sku":"CMP_CRE_FULL_LOGO_GREEN","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Creature-full-logo-green-1.jpg?v=1741009000"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-screaming-hand-kids-skateboard-large-multi","title":"Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Kids Skateboard - Large - Multi","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have a \u003cstrong\u003e14-16 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's talking about having a go at skateboarding? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's talking... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\" title=\"Santa Cruz Skateboards\"\u003eSanta Cruz skateboards\u003c\/a\u003e have got you covered with this Full Classic Dot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the gold is a bit flashy, don't worry. We have more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-14-16\" title=\"Skateboards age 14-16+\"\u003eskateboards for 14-16 year olds\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, 50 years on from their beginnings - this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/sckids\" title=\"Santa Cruz Kids Skateboards\"\u003eSanta Cruz kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e is (you guessed it) the biggest of their kids offering at 31.5\" x 8.25\" - we're pretty much talking standard popsicle size now, but there are still a few tricks they've used to make it easier and more functional for teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, the large completes come with 90a bushings - softer than a standard skateboard, but harder than the smaller boards in the range. This should be about right for the teens to get it straight out the box and get turning: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\" title=\"Skateboard bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Santa Cruz are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels on this setup are 95a durometer - again, softer than most standard skateboards but harder than the smaller boards in the lineup. Softer wheels are more smooth and forgiving on tarmac compared to harder ones which are great on the perfect concrete or wooden surface of the skatepark. At 95a, these will be more comfy in the skatepark than on the streets, but soft enough that practising the ollies outside the house when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca title=\"Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\" title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santa Cruz Large is a great skateboard at a great price - ideal for taking the first steps, but also the second, and the third... By the time they destroy it, they'll have more then earned the new deck, and the other components can transfer straight over!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55620346085758,"sku":"CMP_SCR_LARGE_SCREAMINGHAND_MULT","price":108.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Santa-Cruz-large-screaming-hand-multi-1.jpg?v=1749736364"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-other-dot-kids-8-skateboard-full-purple","title":"Santa Cruz Other Dot Kids 8\" Skateboard - Full - Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have a \u003cstrong\u003e10-14 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's talking about having a go at skateboarding? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's talking... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\"\u003eSanta Cruz\u003c\/a\u003e skateboards have got you covered with this Full Classic Dot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf they need something a bit more colourful, we've got lots more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-10-14\" title=\"Skateboards age 10-14\"\u003eskateboards for 10-14 year olds here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, 50 years on from their beginnings - this \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Kids Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/sckids\"\u003eSanta Cruz kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFull\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second-largest of their kids offering at 31.25\" x 8\" - it's getting towards standard skateboard size now, but slightly shorter to make it easier to trick around and with generous width to help the confidence as they find their feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not all - the fullsize completes come with 90a bushings - softer than a standard skateboard, but harder than the smaller boards in the range. Santa Cruz have tried to pair that up with the weight of children to give them the ability to turn the board: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca title=\"Skateboard bushings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Santa Cruz are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels on this setup are 95a durometer - again, softer than most standard skateboards but harder than the smaller boards in the lineup. Softer wheels are more smooth and forgiving on tarmac compared to harder ones which are great on the perfect concrete or wooden surface of the skatepark. At 95a, these will be more comfy in the skatepark than on the streets, but soft enough that practising the ollies outside the house when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\" title=\"Skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santa Cruz Full is a great skateboard at a great price - ideal for taking the first steps, but also the second, and the third... By the time they destroy it, they'll have more then earned the new deck, and the other components can transfer straight over!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55620377051518,"sku":"CMP_SCR_FULL_OTHERDOT_PURP","price":108.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Santa-Cruz-Full-other-dot-purple-1.jpg?v=1749736241"},{"product_id":"schmitt-stix-yard-stick-xl-skateboard","title":"Schmitt Stix Yard Stick XL Skateboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Schmitt Stix Yard Stick is one of the original XL skateboards from the 80s, that paved the way for so many more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReissued with new school truck mountings but otherwise as it was in 1986 - even from the same factory in the USA. Pure maple construction, same graphic, same 36\" length.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect skateboard for snowboarders, taller people and anyone less interested in technical tricks but keen to have flow and stability to cruise around town - with the option of tricking always available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakes for an epic transition board too - riding a longer board really gives a different feeling and can teach you a lot. No chance to flail around and hope it follows - your weight distribution has to be spot on. Going back to a regular length (~31\") deck after this, you'll find your skating is more controlled and cleaner by a mile... but honestly, theres a good chance you don't go back!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one doesn't come gripped so make sure to grab some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/vandem-regular-griptape\" title=\"Skateboard griptape\"\u003eregular griptape\u003c\/a\u003e too - 3ft will do, and if ordered with this deck we'll make sure you get the whole 36\" to cover it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years riding longboards, surfboards and snowboards I find that these longer, lazier street decks suit me down to the ground and I recommend the Schmitt Stix Yard Stick to anyone willing to listen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schmitt Stix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56349178823038,"sku":"BLD_SCH_YARDSTICK_PRK","price":204.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Schmit-Stix-Park-Complete.jpg?v=1759498509"},{"product_id":"arbor-street-80-skateboard-chroma","title":"Arbor Street 8.0\" Skateboard - Chroma","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/arbor-street-series\" title=\"Arbor Street Series skateboards\"\u003eArbor Street Series\u003c\/a\u003e isn't the best \u003cem\u003eknown\u003c\/em\u003e option for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\" title=\"Complete Skateboards\"\u003ecomplete skateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, but it is absolutely one of the \u003cem\u003ebest!\u003c\/em\u003e This Arbor Chroma 8.0\" is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Arbor Longboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/arbor-longboards\"\u003eArbor\u003c\/a\u003e are better known for their snowboards and longboards but have had a dedicated street team for years, and that knowledge has trickled down into complete skateboards that are amazing quality and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Deck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8\" x 31.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14.125\" wheelbase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic and dependable skateboard construction - 7 ply Canadian maple. Sustainable, too, apparently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium concave - enough to have solid control, but not make your feet ache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Trucks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAce Trucks 44 Classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the best skate trucks out there!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese might be the highlight of this setup - there's nowhere else you're getting Ace trucks on a complete for this price\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.75\" \/ 146mm hanger width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.35\" \/ 212mm total width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.125\" \/ 52mm height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArbor Whiskey series - Revert model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e54mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90A durometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is soft for a dedicated street wheel - designed to add comfort so you can skate around in your street without rattling your knees and ankles to pieces, whilst still maintaining speed in the skatepark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with ABEC 7 bearings and griptape - ready to ride straight out the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chroma 8.0\" has a pretty wicked dino\/scorpion graphic going on, but if you don't like it... well, you're about to learn to boardslide anyway so it'll be gone in no time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a complete skateboard at great value with solid components that will last, the Arbor Street Series is an option that can't be beat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arbor Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56374230057342,"sku":"CMP_ARB_STREET_80_CHROMA","price":95.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/arbor-street-80-chroma-1.jpg?v=1760013104"},{"product_id":"arbor-street-8-0-skateboard-daisy","title":"Arbor Street 8.0\" Skateboard - Daisy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Arbor Street Series skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/arbor-street-series\"\u003eArbor Street Series\u003c\/a\u003e isn't the best \u003cem\u003eknown\u003c\/em\u003e option for a \u003ca title=\"Complete Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\"\u003ecomplete skateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, but it is absolutely one of the \u003cem\u003ebest! \u003c\/em\u003eThis Arbor Daisy 8.0\" is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/arbor-longboards\" title=\"Arbor Longboards\"\u003eArbor\u003c\/a\u003e are better known for their snowboards and longboards but have had a dedicated street team for years, and that knowledge has trickled down into complete skateboards that are amazing quality and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Deck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8\" x 31.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14.125\" wheelbase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic and dependable skateboard construction - 7 ply Canadian maple. Sustainable, too, apparently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium concave - enough to have solid control, but not make your feet ache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Trucks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAce Trucks 44 Classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the best skate trucks out there!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese might be the highlight of this setup - there's nowhere else you're getting Ace trucks on a complete for this price\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.75\" \/ 146mm hanger width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.35\" \/ 212mm total width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.125\" \/ 52mm height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArbor Whiskey series - Revert model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e54mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90A durometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is soft for a dedicated street wheel - designed to add comfort so you can skate around in your street without rattling your knees and ankles to pieces, whilst still maintaining speed in the skatepark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with ABEC 7 bearings and griptape - ready to ride straight out the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daisy 8.0\" has a flower graphic that looks strangely not that much like a daisy... though could definitely belong somewhere in the asteraceae family. \"New beginnings in unlikely places\" is not subtle. That's you, right now, on this skateboard. Hell yeah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a complete skateboard at great value with solid components that will last, the Arbor Street Series is an option that can't be beat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arbor Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56374282518910,"sku":"CMP_ARB_STREET_80_DAISY","price":104.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/arbor-street-80-daisy-1.jpg?v=1760013150"},{"product_id":"arbor-street-8-0-skateboard-logo","title":"Arbor Street 8.0\" Skateboard - Logo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/arbor-street-series\" title=\"Arbor Street Series skateboards\"\u003eArbor Street Series\u003c\/a\u003e isn't the best \u003cem\u003eknown\u003c\/em\u003e option for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\" title=\"Complete Skateboards\"\u003ecomplete skateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, but it is absolutely one of the \u003cem\u003ebest! \u003c\/em\u003eThis Arbor Logo 8.0\" is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Arbor Longboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/arbor-longboards\"\u003eArbor\u003c\/a\u003e are better known for their snowboards and longboards but have had a dedicated street team for years, and that knowledge has trickled down into complete skateboards that are amazing quality and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Deck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8\" x 31.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14.125\" wheelbase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic and dependable skateboard construction - 7 ply Canadian maple. Sustainable, too, apparently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium concave - enough to have solid control, but not make your feet ache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Trucks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAce Trucks 44 Classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the best skate trucks out there!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese might be the highlight of this setup - there's nowhere else you're getting Ace trucks on a complete for this price\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.75\" \/ 146mm hanger width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.35\" \/ 212mm total width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.125\" \/ 52mm height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArbor Whiskey series - Revert model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e54mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90A durometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is soft for a dedicated street wheel - designed to add comfort so you can skate around in your street without rattling your knees and ankles to pieces, whilst still maintaining speed in the skatepark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with ABEC 7 bearings and griptape - ready to ride straight out the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Logo 8.0\" does very much what it says on the tin - a logo graphic. Back in the day I used to grab the Route One blanks (I knew no better age 13) and I do still have a soft spot for a good woodstain. Simple and effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a complete skateboard at great value with solid components that will last, the Arbor Street Series is an option that can't be beat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arbor Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56374287696254,"sku":"CMP_ARB_STREET_80_LOGO","price":98.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/arbor-street-80-logo-1.jpg?v=1760013178"},{"product_id":"arbor-street-8-5-skateboard-daisy","title":"Arbor Street 8.5\" Skateboard - Daisy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Arbor Street Series skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/arbor-street-series\"\u003eArbor Street Series\u003c\/a\u003e isn't the best \u003cem\u003eknown\u003c\/em\u003e option for a \u003ca title=\"Complete Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\"\u003ecomplete skateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, but it is absolutely one of the \u003cem\u003ebest! \u003c\/em\u003eThis Arbor Daisy 8.5\" is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/arbor-longboards\" title=\"Arbor Longboards\"\u003eArbor\u003c\/a\u003e are better known for their snowboards and longboards but have had a dedicated street team for years, and that knowledge has trickled down into complete skateboards that are amazing quality and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Deck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5\" x 32.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14.5\" wheelbase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic and dependable skateboard construction - 7 ply Canadian maple. Sustainable, too, apparently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium concave - enough to have solid control, but not make your feet ache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Trucks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAce Trucks 55 Classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the best skate trucks out there!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese might be the highlight of this setup - there's nowhere else you're getting Ace trucks on a complete for this price\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.37\" \/ 162mm hanger width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.0\" \/ 228mm total width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.125\" \/ 52mm height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArbor Whiskey series - Revert model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e56mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92A durometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is soft for a dedicated street wheel - designed to add comfort so you can skate around in your street without rattling your knees and ankles to pieces, whilst still maintaining speed in the skatepark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with ABEC 7 bearings and griptape - ready to ride straight out the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daisy 8.5\" has the nice detail of a gap in the griptape on top - you'll always know which way round your board is. With the bright blue flower and trucks attached, it should also be fairly obvious if its upside-down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a complete skateboard at great value with solid components that will last, the Arbor Street Series is an option that can't be beat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arbor Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56374308995454,"sku":"CMP_ARB_STREET_85_DAISY","price":104.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/arbor-street-85-daisy-1.jpg?v=1760013249"},{"product_id":"arbor-street-whiskey-8-5-skateboard-forage","title":"Arbor Street Whiskey 8.5\" Skateboard - Forage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Arbor Street Series skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/arbor-street-series\"\u003eArbor Street Series\u003c\/a\u003e isn't the best \u003cem\u003eknown\u003c\/em\u003e option for a \u003ca title=\"Complete Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\"\u003ecomplete skateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, but it is absolutely one of the \u003cem\u003ebest! \u003c\/em\u003eThis Arbor Whiskey 8.5\" Forage is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/arbor-longboards\" title=\"Arbor Longboards\"\u003eArbor\u003c\/a\u003e are better known for their snowboards and longboards but have had a dedicated street team for years, and that knowledge has trickled down into complete skateboards that are amazing quality and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Deck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5\" x 32.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14.5\" wheelbase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic and dependable skateboard construction - 7 ply Canadian maple. Sustainable, too, apparently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium concave - enough to have solid control, but not make your feet ache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Trucks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAce Trucks 55 Classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the best skate trucks out there!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese might be the highlight of this setup - there's nowhere else you're getting Ace trucks on a complete for this price\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.37\" \/ 162mm hanger width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.0\" \/ 228mm total width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.125\" \/ 52mm height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArbor Whiskey series - Revert model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e56mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92A durometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is soft for a dedicated street wheel - designed to add comfort so you can skate around in your street without rattling your knees and ankles to pieces, whilst still maintaining speed in the skatepark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with ABEC 7 bearings and griptape - ready to ride straight out the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Whiskey 8.5\" Forage adds a psychedelic touch to the \"grown in California\" motto, but we cannot condone such silliness here at Vandem, where we are very sensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a complete skateboard at great value with solid components that will last, the Arbor Street Series is an option that can't be beat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arbor Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56374311518590,"sku":"CMP_ARB_STREETWHISKEY_85_FORAGE","price":98.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/arbor-street-whiskey-85-forage-1.jpg?v=1760013376"},{"product_id":"creature-medusa-mini-skateboard","title":"Creature Medusa Kids 7.75\" Skateboard - Mini - Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have a \u003cstrong\u003e6-10 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's completely set on skateboarding? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's set on it... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/creature-skateboards\" title=\"Creature Skateboards\"\u003eCreature Skateboards\u003c\/a\u003e have got you covered with this Medusa Mini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the Medusa graphic isn't quite right, check out our other \u003ca title=\"Skateboards age 6-10\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-6-10\"\u003eskateboards for 6-10 year olds here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/creature-kids\" title=\"Creature kids skateboards\"\u003eCreature kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e is the third-smallest option in the lineup at 30\" x 7.75\" - easy to handle for little legs, whilst offering a comfortable platform to keep the confidence high whilst learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut that's not all - it also has significantly \u003cstrong\u003esofter bushings\u003c\/strong\u003e than your standard skateboard. In short, this means that even with their low weight your child will be able to turn this board: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca title=\"Skateboard bushings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Creature are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels on this setup are also softer than your standard skateboard wheel. Softer wheels roll much better on tarmac than harder ones (which excel on perfect concrete or wood) - so you can take the first steps comfortably on the driveway, outside the house, or down at the local park n ride on a Sunday. No pressure to get into the skatepark right away, but they'll work just fine there once you get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\" title=\"Skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Creature Mini is a proper bit of kit - this toy is not just a toy! If you're keen for them to enjoy themselves on a skateboard then we highly recommend giving this one some thought. Start them off right, and they'll never stop...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creature Skateboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56804075241854,"sku":"CMP_CRE_MINI_MEDUSA_BLUE","price":109.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Creature-Kids-Skateboard-Medusa_Blue_7_75_Mini-2.jpg?v=1768396256"},{"product_id":"creature-tattered-kids-skateboard-large","title":"Creature Tattered 8.25\" Skateboard - Large","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have a \u003cstrong\u003e14-16 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's talking about having a go at skateboarding? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's talking... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca title=\"Creature Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/creature-skateboards\"\u003eCreature Skateboards\u003c\/a\u003e have got you covered with this Tattered logo graphic deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure on the graphic? Check out other \u003ca title=\"Skateboards age 14-16\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-14-16\"\u003eskateboards for 14-16 year olds\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, this \u003ca title=\"Creature Kids Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/creature-kids\"\u003eCreature kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e is (you guessed it) the biggest of their kids offering at 31.5\" x 8.25\" - we're pretty much talking standard popsicle size now, but there are still a few tricks they've used to make it easier and more functional for teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, the large completes come with 90a bushings - softer than a standard skateboard, but harder than the smaller boards in the range. This should be about right for the teens to get it straight out the box and get turning: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca title=\"Skateboard bushings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Creature are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels on this setup are 95a durometer - again, softer than most standard skateboards but harder than the smaller boards in the lineup. Softer wheels are more smooth and forgiving on tarmac compared to harder ones which are great on the perfect concrete or wooden surface of the skatepark. At 95a, these will be more comfy in the skatepark than on the streets, but soft enough that practising the ollies outside the house when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrux \"DLK\" trucks on here for one less thing to worry about - the Down Low Kingpin won't snag on anything as its been inverted to give more clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\" title=\"Skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Creature Large is a great skateboard at a great price - ideal for taking the first steps, but also the second, and the third... By the time they destroy it, they'll have more then earned the new deck, and the other components can transfer straight over!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creature Skateboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56804094869886,"sku":"CMP_CRE_LARGE_TATTERED_BLACK","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Creature-Skateboards-Tattered-Large-8_25-8.jpg?v=1768395988"},{"product_id":"creature-bonehead-glitch-8-51-xl-skateboard","title":"Creature Bonehead Glitch 8.51\" Skateboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe're stoked to offer so many skateboards with great undercarriages at great prices at Vandem and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/creature-skateboards\" title=\"Creature Skateboards\"\u003eCreature\u003c\/a\u003e Bonehead Glitch XL complete fits perfectly into our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXL because they've tried to fit it into their kids range, but at 8.51\" wide and 31.88\" long this is a full blown, full sized skateboard! It isn't however an actually XL, but if you like the sound of that then check out our \u003ca title=\"XL Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/big-skateboards\"\u003eoversized skateboards collection\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid quality undercarriage as mentioned: Krux DLK Trucks in 8.0\" - DLK means \"Down Low Kingpin\" and they've inverted the kingpin so that it sits a good bit lower than a kingpin nut, meaning nothing sticking out. If you know the bone-jarring feeling of hitting a kingpin nut on the floor (or worse, the bone-jarring crash when you've done that one too many times and the kingpin snaps) then you'll know exactly why this is a good idea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOJ Wheels keep you rolling - 53mm 95A are softer than your average skatepark wheel that will allow you to pootle about in your street without rattling your knees to bits.  But they'll go best in the skatepark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been itching to get down there then something like this is exactly what you need - and its been a while since brands have been offering such quality components at prices like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deck on this one is birch rather than your classic maple - does the job just fine and makes it a perfect entry level board for beginners of any age or gender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Creature Bonehead Glitch 8.51\" ticks all the boxes - solid components, great price, SKULLS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creature Skateboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56804105847166,"sku":"CMP_CRE_XL_GLITCH_ORANGE","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Creature-Skateboards-Glitch-XL-Orange-8-8-8.jpg?v=1768395735"},{"product_id":"creature-bonehead-glitch-skateboard-full-1","title":"Creature Bonehead Glitch Kids 8\" Skateboard - Full","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have a \u003cstrong\u003e10-14 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's talking about having a go at skateboarding? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's talking... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/creature-skateboards\" title=\"Creature Skateboards\"\u003eCreature skateboards\u003c\/a\u003e have got you covered with the Bonehead Glitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a fan of the graphics with skulls on? Check out our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-10-14\" title=\"Skateboards age 10-14\"\u003eskateboards for 10-14 year olds here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/creature-kids\" title=\"Creature kids skateboards\"\u003eCreature kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFull\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second-largest of their kids offering at 31.25\" x 8\" - it's getting towards standard skateboard size now, but slightly shorter to make it easier to trick around and with generous width to help the confidence as they find their feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not all - the fullsize completes come with 90a bushings - softer than a standard skateboard, but harder than the smaller boards in the range. Creature have tried to pair that up with the weight of children to give them the ability to turn the board: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca title=\"Skateboard bushings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Creature are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels on this setup are 95a durometer - again, softer than most standard skateboards but harder than the smaller boards in the lineup. Softer wheels are more smooth and forgiving on tarmac compared to harder ones which are great on the perfect concrete or wooden surface of the skatepark. At 95a, these will be more comfy in the skatepark than on the streets, but soft enough that practising the ollies outside the house when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\" title=\"Skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Creature Full is a great skateboard at a great price - ideal for taking the first steps, but also the second, and the third... By the time they destroy it, they'll have more then earned the new deck, and the other components can transfer straight over!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creature Skateboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56804143923582,"sku":"CMP_CRE_FULL_GLITCH_GREEN","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Creature-Skateboards-Glitch-Full-Green-8-8.jpg?v=1768395528"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-bigmouth-skateboard-full-tiedye","title":"Santa Cruz Big Mouth Kids 8\" Skateboard - Full - Tie Dye","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have a \u003cstrong\u003e10-14 year old\u003c\/strong\u003e that's talking about having a go at skateboarding? Or perhaps it's mum or dad that's talking... either way, if you're keen to give them the right start then \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\"\u003eSanta Cruz\u003c\/a\u003e skateboards have got you covered with this Full Big Mouth Tiedye complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf they need something a bit less colourful, we've got lots more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards-age-10-14\" title=\"Skateboards age 10-14\"\u003eskateboards for 10-14 year olds here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a classic brand still doing things right, 50 years on from their beginnings - this \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Kids Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/sckids\"\u003eSanta Cruz kids range\u003c\/a\u003e has got every age covered, and not just by making decks a bit shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFull\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second-largest of their kids offering at 31.25\" x 8\" - it's getting towards standard skateboard size now, but slightly shorter to make it easier to trick around and with generous width to help the confidence as they find their feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not all - the fullsize completes come with 90a bushings - softer than a standard skateboard, but harder than the smaller boards in the range. Santa Cruz have tried to pair that up with the weight of children to give them the ability to turn the board: the most fundamental skill in skateboarding and the precursor to every trick in the book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many brands thinking on this level and normally we offer to \u003ca title=\"Skateboard bushings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\"\u003edo the personalisation for you\u003c\/a\u003e - we're stoked that in this case we don't have to, and that Santa Cruz are getting the little ones off to the best start possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OJ wheels on this setup are 95a durometer - again, softer than most standard skateboards but harder than the smaller boards in the lineup. Softer wheels are more smooth and forgiving on tarmac compared to harder ones which are great on the perfect concrete or wooden surface of the skatepark. At 95a, these will be more comfy in the skatepark than on the streets, but soft enough that practising the ollies outside the house when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that may be obvious is that this really is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboards\" title=\"Skateboards\"\u003eskateboard\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for skating street and skateparks, learning tricks. If you think that cruising the neighbourhood or bike path, pushing to school and carving down hills is more what you're after then we'd recommend getting started on a \u003ca title=\"Cruiser boards for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/kids-skateboards\"\u003ecruiser board\u003c\/a\u003e instead. It has softer wheels still, and places more emphasis on the fun of rolling around than on learning technical tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santa Cruz Full is a great skateboard at a great price - ideal for taking the first steps, but also the second, and the third... By the time they destroy it, they'll have more then earned the new deck, and the other components can transfer straight over!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56804147495294,"sku":"CMP_SCR_FULL_BIGMOUTH_TIEDYE","price":109.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Santa-Cruz-Skateboards-Full-TieDye-8-9.jpg?v=1768399078"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-gradient-hands-8-51-skateboard","title":"Santa Cruz Gradient Hands 8.51\" Skateboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe're stoked to offer so many skateboards with great undercarriages at great prices at Vandem and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\" title=\"Santa Cruz Skateboards\"\u003eSanta Cruz\u003c\/a\u003e Gradient Hands XL complete fits perfectly into our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXL because they've tried to fit it into their kids range, but at 8.51\" wide and 31.88\" long this is a full blown, full sized skateboard! It isn't however an actually XL, but if you like the sound of that then check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/big-skateboards\" title=\"XL Skateboards\"\u003eoversized skateboards collection\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid quality undercarriage as mentioned: Krux Trucks in 8.5\" width to match the deck and 52mm 101A OJ wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been itching to get into the local skatepark then something like this is exactly what you need - and its been a while since brands have been offering such quality components at prices like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deck on this one is birch rather than your classic maple - does the job just fine and makes it a perfect entry level board for beginners of any age or gender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoked to have the Santa Cruz Gradient Hands XL in the shop. We're all about functional product at good prices and this fits the bill perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56804174561662,"sku":"CMP_SCR_XL_GRADIENTHANDS_SILVER","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Santa-Cruz_XL_Skateboard_Gradient_Hands-8.jpg?v=1768406438"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-winkowski-agave-snake-pro-10-35-shaped-skateboard","title":"Santa Cruz Winkowski Agave Snake Pro 10.35\" Shaped Skateboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Santa Cruz Winkowski Agave Snake Shaped Skateboard... it's the same size as the Winkie you know and love, with added money bumps for your pleasure!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerpetually one of the most popular names in the \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\"\u003eSanta Cruz\u003c\/a\u003e lineup, we love the Winkowski decks at Vandem for their versatility, the concave, the fun graphics and the functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis complete comes with hard wheels, perfect for the skatepark, bowls, etc. \u003c\/b\u003eNot so great for pumptracks or getting across town - for that, you want the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/santa-cruz-winkowski-agave-snake-pro-10-35-shaped-cruiser-board\" title=\"Santa Cruz Winkowki Agave Snake Pro Cruiser board\"\u003ecruiser version\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a stubby fat skateboard at 30.54\" in length and over 10\" wide. For sure, not the deck for flip tricks, though Erick doesn't seem to struggle in that regard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheelwells in the front where the deck is widest allows bigger wheels to go under there for whatever you like - be it going fast as hell in the skatepark, riding a sketchy DIY spot, or throwing softies under there as a badass cruiser to rip to school, work, pub, shops, hairdresser, babysitter, beach, grandmas house, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet another epic Winkie graphic underneath - its hard to keep up honestly - while on top you'll feel the epic \u003ca title=\"Cruz Missile II Concave\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/blogs\/vandem-longboard-shop-news\/product-spotlight-santa-cruz-cruz-missile-2-concave\"\u003eCruz Missile II\u003c\/a\u003e concave snuggling your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many places going to the effort of building these into completes so if the Winkowski has caught your eye and you're in need of the full shebang, you won't find a better value option than this for a complete.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57499680702846,"sku":"BLD_SCR_WINKOWSKI_AGAVESNAK_PRK","price":174.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/santa-cruz-winkowski-agave-snake-skateboard-1_036593be-a64b-4f1e-bc46-bb382084e372.jpg?v=1781026610"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-malba-crash-test-10-03-reissue-skateboard","title":"Santa Cruz Malba Crash Test 10.03\" Reissue Skateboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\"\u003eSanta Cruz\u003c\/a\u003e Malba Crash Test Reissue deck - a first time reissue and in my opinion, one of the most aesthetic shapes in this category right now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a bit of a pig shape - wide, functional and super fun whether you're looking to add some dazzle to your commute or are getting old school in the local pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's really what this complete is about - hard wheels will be fast, grippy and predictable around your local skatepark and bowl. Insanely fast, actually, on the Cult Zeroes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd prefer to keep it cruisey, ride A to B (or home to pub) then the \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz Malba Crash Test Cruiser board\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/santa-cruz-malba-crash-test-10-03-reissue-cruiser-board\"\u003ecruiserboard version\u003c\/a\u003e is absolutely what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheelwells are a nice addition to the reissue, allowing the girth of the Cult Zero to perform to its fullest ability with no wheelbite. No nose also means the front truck can go further forward and you get a longer (16.35\") than average wheelbase that will be a little more stable and lazier to turn - though if you're wanting to do lots of tricks on the coping, having a nose is probably preferable. Not having one is super stylish, though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concave on this one is the 80s R\/SC from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSanta Cruz\u003cspan\u003e - an early take on concave that works a treat - a super mellow and comfortable radial tub and slight kick. Gives enough hold for pool riding but isn't disturbing under your feet for a day of cruising around town.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly 80s stick that feels great under the feet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57499680801150,"sku":"BLD_SCR_MALBA_CRASHTEST_PRK","price":164.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/santa-cruz-malba-crash-test-skateboard-1.jpg?v=1781033076"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-dressen-tribal-reissue-skateboard","title":"Santa Cruz Dressen Tribal 9.9\" Reissue Skateboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother beautiful old school shape from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\" title=\"Santa Cruz Skateboards\"\u003eSanta Cruz\u003c\/a\u003e, this one for Mr Eric Dressen: the Dressen Tribal 9.9\" x 31.4\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Tribal artwork over a brown woodstain offers some good anarchy vibes and makes me want to aggressively lipslide the nearest street furniture... it'd definitely settle for a good ol' cruise through the neighbourhood too though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf that's what you're looking for, head over to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/santa-cruz-dressen-tribal-reissue-cruiser-board\" title='Santa Cruz Dressen Tribal 9.9\" Reissue Cruiser Board'\u003ecruiserboard version\u003c\/a\u003e here. It has soft wheels, will smooth out your commute and be generally a joy to ride around town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is the skateboard - hard wheels for ripping into your local skatepark or bowl, not so much for pushing across town. Although they didn't exist when this deck first came out, the Cult Zeroes match it perfectly in old school style and are a super fast wheel in the skatepark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 9.9\" wide and 31.4\" long this is essentially a wide skateboard deck that will do whatever you ask of it. Sure it isn't the obvious choice for flip tricks, but as a versatile and comfy board that you can cruise and trick around to your hearts content, you can't go too wrong with something this size with a beautiful outline!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun fact: you can also buy a jumper with the same Dressen graphic for about the same price. Personally, I'd feel warmer spending my pennies on the deck.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57499681423742,"sku":"BLD_SCR_DRESSEN_TRIBAL_PRK","price":194.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/santa-cruz-dressen-tribal-skateboard-1.jpg?v=1781033744"}],"url":"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboard\/100-150.oembed","provider":"Vandem Longboard Shop UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}