{"title":"Skateboards age 10-16+","description":"","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-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":"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":"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-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? 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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. 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