Kids Skateboards

How to Pick the Right Kids Skateboard by Age and Deck Size

A 22.5″ x 6″ mini cruiser deck suits most beginners aged 5 to 8 years. Every Triple 8 Wipeout board in this collection hits that spec, maple construction, kicktail shape, and a width narrow enough for small feet to control.

Kids skateboard size guide by age and height

• Ages 5–7 (under 120 cm tall): 6.0″–6.5″ deck width, 21″–22.5″ deck length. The Triple 8 Wipeout range lands right in this zone.
• Ages 8–10 (120–140 cm tall): 7.0″–7.5″ deck width. Kids in this bracket are ready for a standard street deck.
• Ages 11–13 (140–155 cm tall): 7.5″–7.75″ deck width. Move to a full-size complete at this stage.
• Ages 13+ (155 cm and above): 7.75″–8.0″ deck width. Standard adult sizing applies.

Height is a better guide than shoe size. A taller 7-year-old rides more confidently on a 7.0″ deck than a 6″ mini. When in doubt, size up half an inch — it adds stability without losing control.

Are these skateboards safe and compliant for kids in Australia?

Every kids skateboard at Xchange Sports meets the mandatory safety standard for skateboards administered by the ACCC. You can verify the full requirements at the Australian Government Product Safety website 

Triple 8 is an ACCC-authorised brand stocked across Australian specialist retailers. The Wipeout boards use 7-ply maple decks and cast aluminium trucks, both rated to handle a child’s weight without flexing or cracking.

Skateboarding carries real but manageable risks for kids. The team at Raising Children Network recommends always pairing a new board with a certified helmet and pads — read their full guidance at 

Pair any board in this collection with a certified helmet, knee pads, and wrist guards. Browse kids’ helmets and protective gear at xchangesports.com.au.

The Best Skateboard for Beginner Kids in Australia: Maple vs Plastic

A 7-ply maple deck is the right call for any beginner kid learning to ride in Australia. Plastic penny-style boards are lighter, but they flex underfoot and offer less stability for a child still finding their balance.

Maple holds its shape on rough Australian footpaths and skate park concrete. The Triple 8 Wipeout complete is the best skateboard for beginner kids in Australia at this price point, pre-assembled, maple-built, and spec’d for ages 5 and up.

 Why the 78A Wheel Rating Matters for Australian Conditions?

The 78A durometer rating on Wipeout wheels means softer urethane. Softer wheels grip bitumen driveways and rough concrete without bouncing or speed wobble. Hard wheels (99A and above) are faster on smooth skate park surfaces, but they rattle badly on the footpaths and driveways where most Australian beginners actually learn. The 58mm diameter rolls over cracks without stopping dead. For a first board in Australia, 78A is the right spec.

What makes Triple 8 Wipeout complete skateboards stand out

The Triple 8 Wipeout ships fully built, trucks mounted, wheels on, bearings pressed in. No tool required, no parts to buy separately. Cast aluminium alloy trucks stay aligned under normal beginner riding and won’t strip threads like cheaper zinc-alloy alternatives. ABEC 5 carbon steel bearings spin cleanly on flat ground and cope with the rough concrete most Australian kids learn on.

The dry-erase board bottom with included markers and stencils is a genuine point of difference. Kids who customise their board ride it more. Choose from four Wipeout designs: Rainbow, Monsters, Lightning Bolt, and the classic Wipeout graphic. 

Will my Order Arrive in Time, and Does it Need Assembly?

Every Xchange Sports order ships at a flat rate to any Australian address — metro, regional, and rural. All Triple 8 Wipeout skateboards arrive fully pre-assembled. Pull it from the box and ride. No Allen key, no instructions to follow.

Check current estimated delivery windows before placing your order: 

Place birthday and Christmas orders early. Demand for kids skateboards lifts sharply in the weeks before the school holidays, and dispatch windows extend during peak periods.

What to Buy Alongside your Child’s First Skateboard

A skateboard without a helmet is an incomplete order. Wrist fractures are the most common injury for new skaters, wrist guards stop most of them before they happen. Xchange Sports stocks Triple 8 certified helmets, wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads in kids’ sizes.

Add a basic skateboard tool to the cart as well. It lets you adjust truck tightness as your child’s confidence builds, looser trucks turn faster, tighter trucks are more stable for beginners learning to push and stop. Browse the full accessories range at xchangesports.com.au.