Best Skateboards of the Year
As the year comes to an end, SkateHut has decided to reflect on the best skateboards of the year, highlighting the ones that are truly the best and scream innovation. From cutting-edge technology to the most artistic aesthetics, our list showcases only the best complete skateboards this year, with a particular emphasis on beginner skateboards, so let’s get stuck in!
Rampage Glitch Warning Complete Skateboard - Yellow 8''
The Rampage Glitch Warning has been crafted to perfection with dimensions measuring a whopping 8” x 31”. It gives a good mix of stability and manoeuvrability, making it a suitable choice for a range of riders. The warning icon warns everyone in the skatepark, letting them know that you mean business when you rock up. The bright yellow with the dark red gives a strong warning contrast and the white wheels give off a strong look against the black trucks. The 50mm x 30mm wheels are small enough for more experienced riders to get to the nitty gritty of cracking on with those gnarly tricks.
Birdhouse Stage 3 Hawk Birdman Complete Skateboard - Blue 8''
This skateboard left a mark in 2023, coming equipped with 52mm wheels in a 100A durometer, some of the hardest wheels on the market. This size and hardness make them an ideal choice for both skatepark and street skating. The dark blue design with the eerie graphic gives this skateboard an edge that makes it stand out from the others. The black trucks and white wheels offer a sharp contrast to the rest of the skateboard, giving it that old school, classic skateboard feel. These skateboard decks have been pressed with 7 sheets of the vest best Canadian maple, meaning that your board will be durable and robust for whatever you decide to chuck at it!
Tony Hawk Signature Series SS 360 Toxic Complete Skateboard - 7.5''
If you want a complete skateboard that really stands out, the Tony Hawk Signature Series S3 360 Toxic truly does that. The design is a mad mesh of green, purple and orange, with a very toxic and monstrous look. The purple wheels on this beast top the look off, but what makes this gnarly setup even more special is that it is a Tony Hawk Signature Series special. It makes for a great choice for beginner and intermediate skaters who want to get the board rolling an stuck in before they move on towards a more advanced setup.
Santa Cruz Classic Dot Super Micro Sk8 Complete Skateboard - Black 7.25''
This setup from Santa Cruz is a classic skateboard with a classic style. Santa Cruz have been known to be transforming the skateboarding industry from its humble beginnings. It comes with an iconic graphic that screams West Coast, and even though each skateboard has its own distinct look, it all follows one very consistent and recognisable Santa Cruz theme. The Classic Dot Super Micro Sk8 offers a consistent mix of black, red and yellow, giving off old-school skater vibes, making it a fine addition to the list of top skateboards for this year!
Enuff Skully Complete Skateboard - Pink 7.75''
This skateboard makes the list because it is more than just a pink skateboard. Beyond the pink, it offers a whole heap of edge and noise, so if making a statement is your thing, the Skully Complete Skateboard will do just that. It is an entry-level skateboard with awesome graphics, suited mostly for younger riders looking to get their first proper taste of the lifestyle. It comes with 129mm Decade trucks and high-quality components which means that this board will be rolling sharp and smooth no matter where you go or what tricks you plan to land.
So there you have it - the very best complete skateboards for this year! Shop our entire range of skateboard accessories including skateboard decks and skateboard wheels right here at SkateHut.
