Description

Main Types of Skateboards

• Shortboard / Street Board: Designed with a symmetrical or “popsicle” shape for flips, grinds, and street or park skating (typically 7.5″ to 8.5″ wide).
• Cruiser: Smaller or medium-sized boards with softer wheels built for smooth, casual neighborhood riding.
• Longboard: Longer boards made for downhill carving, commuting, and high-speed stability.
• Electric Skateboard: Motorized boards powered by rechargeable batteries and hand-held remotes.

Local Options & Pricing (South Africa)

• Complete Skateboards & Cruisers: Available through local retailers like Sportsmans Warehouse (ranging from about R199 to R1,999) and Boardhub (ranging from R1,249 to R1,899 for completes).
• Decks & Parts: Specialized setups and decks from brands like Element, Toy Machine, and Foundation are stocked at shops like Baseline Skate Shop and Boardriders.
Sportsmans Warehouse
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Boardhub
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Baseline Skate Shop
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Skateboard Decks and Apparel: Foundation (Lindloff Bugs, Servold Horseman, Campbell Poke, Lewis Snip decks at R 1,599.00), Toy Machine (Devil Cat, Monster, Toy …
boardriders.co.za
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Wikipedia
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Evolve Skateboards South Africa
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Evolve makes electric skateboards that go up to 50km/h. They use rechargeable batteries to give riders a range between 15km and 65km, depending on the model. Ri…
Red Bull
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