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Skateboard decks are available in many shapes and sizes; you need a passion to enjoy this kind of sport. Skateboarding is one of the most preferred forms of extreme sport. The easiest option for many is to choose a cheap skateboard from any mall; this would be the biggest mistake on your part. Make sure that the skateboard deck chosen is from a certified skate shop. If the deck is taken from any shop there is a huge probability that it is composed of cheap parts which is a potential risk to the lives of the skateboarder. Picking one can really be overwhelming you can check out the tips for buying skateboard to have a clearer view of your available options. The list is not in any particular order there are listed on a personal basis.


Element skateboard deck
Element skateboard deck

Element skateboards they have made a niche for themselves in the market, they are most preferred as they simply produce the best decks which have a lot of pop. It has been around for a long period of time. Element helium line of decks are the most lightest in the market, they have air chambers that make it feather like. Skateboards are incomplete without skateboards, personally when i was shopping for my kid she was so into the graphics to be cool. Have to say that element graphics are simple with feel good imagery with matching colour palette. Now hitting the skate park in style is easier with an element as you will not feel out of place with this stylish piece of deck.

Element skateboarding


Zero skateboard deck
Zero skateboard deck

Zero skateboards: Skating has always been the most rebel sport, not that it is it has had the feel of gothic punk since the early ages. Zero skateboards have a strong image, lots of skulls and blood is very dominant on the deck graphics. Every skateboarding brand is associated with a team of pro skaters, some of the main league names have been skaters such as Jamie Thomas and Chris Cole. They are just the perfect size and ideal for your stunts.

SKATE Eric Koston vs. Jamie Thomas


Plan B skateboard
Plan B skateboard

Plan B:

Many who are new to skateboarding have surely heard about it thanks to the exposure of the x-games and ESPN. This is latest major industry to venture into this field. Plan B skateboards are 7 ply really reliable and simply put a good worth of your money.

Speaking of graphics nothing majorly dramatic just simple graphics but will please you due to its movement to the body. There is a really strong star backing this brand, all the major pro skaters that exist in the world today are theirs, Ryan Sheckler, Jereme Rogers and Danny Way.

Ryan Schelker


Element Survival Kit Element Survival Kit
Price: $25.99
List Price: $28.00
Element Section Black Shape # 3 Thriftwood Skateboard Deck , 7.5-Inch Element Section Black Shape # 3 Thriftwood Skateboard Deck , 7.5-Inch
Price: $47.95
List Price: $52.00
Element Bamboo Skateboard Deck (Eco-Dispersion, 7.75-Inch) Element Bamboo Skateboard Deck (Eco-Dispersion, 7.75-Inch)
Price: $60.00
List Price: $60.00
Element Bearing Oil Element Bearing Oil
Price: $4.00
List Price: $4.00
Volcom Assortment Belt - Black/White X Sml Volcom Assortment Belt - Black/White X Sml
Price: $24.50
List Price: $0.00
Bratz Play Sportz Xtreme - Leah Skateboarding Bratz Play Sportz Xtreme - Leah Skateboarding
Price: $14.00
List Price: $9.99
Skateboarding Mayhem Skateboarding Mayhem
Price: $4.69
List Price: $4.69
Etnies Juniors' Ditsy Stripe Belt,White,Small/Medium Etnies Juniors' Ditsy Stripe Belt,White,Small/Medium
Price: $17.96
List Price: $23.95

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Slingz  says:
2 weeks ago

Nice review of the top three skateboarding brands, especially with the videos.

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