Skateboard Complete

Get off to a flying start with a complete skateboard!

To make sure nothing goes wrong when choosing your first skateboard, we’re here to answer your questions about complete skateboards. Aside from the design, complete skateboards look pretty much the same at first glance, since—with a few exceptions —they all feature decks with a classic shape. However, their dimensions can vary significantly. We’ll show you how to figure out which deck size is right for you as a beginner! 

You’ll find awide selection of complete skateboardsin the Titus Online Skateshop. We carry complete boards from established brands like Santa Cruz, Powell Peralta, and many more! OurTitus complete boardsround out our extensive selection and offer excellent value for the money.

To help you get off to the best start, we’ve compiled all the information you need about skateboarding. Want to learn more about useful accessories, for example? We’ll walk you through the equipment that makes sense even for skateboarding beginners. We’ll also show you where to find helpful tips to make getting started on the board easier. Check it out!

With a complete skateboard, you won’t waste any time. Once you’ve figured out which size is right for you, you can choose a design you like. All you have to do at home is unpack the complete board—the manufacturers have already assembled it for you. Easy!

Are you looking for a complete skateboard for kids? We’ve clearly organized skateboards that are perfectly tailored to the needs of kids up to about 1.30m tall into our“Kids’ Skateboards”section.

What size should my complete skateboard be as a beginner?

To ensure you have optimal control over your skateboard, it’s important to choose a size that fits you. If the size is completely wrong, it can quickly lead to frustration because it makes it much harder to make progress.

Your shoe size and height are key factors. When choosing the width, you should base your decision on your shoe size. The correct length can be determined based on your height. The size chart provides guidelines to help you, as a beginner, decide on the right skateboard size.

Skateboard dimensions are traditionally given in inches. If you’re not yet very familiar with skateboards in general, you can simply convert the measurements to centimeters to get a better idea: 1” ≙ 2.54 cm.

Why buy a skateboard from a skate shop?

At the TITUS Online Skate Shop, you’ll find only skateboards that offer impressive ride performance, excellent quality, and replaceable individual components.

No matter which complete board you choose from the Titus Online Skate Shop, behind each one is a company with extensive expertise that’s fully focused on skateboarding and skateboard hardware. All skateboards from the brands we carry—such as Santa Cruz, Powell Peralta, Toy Machine, Plan B, etc.—as well as our in-house Titus Skateboards deliver impressive ride quality and quality.

For us, this is a crucial quality feature: All individual components of the skateboards carried in the Titus Online Skate Shop are standardized at the connection points. This means worn-out components can be easily replaced. Whether it’s the deck, wheels, trucks, or ball bearings— you’ll always find the right replacement.

What accessories make sense for beginner skateboarders?

Besides a skateboard, you don’t need much to skate. But a pair of skate shoes definitely makes sense. Skate shoes are optimized for support, comfort, and durability while skating. Generally, skate shoes can be divided into two types based on the sole. Both offer different advantages. A vulcanized sole provides more flexibility, which translates to a better feel for the skateboard. Skate shoes with the sturdier cup sole typically have even better cushioning than those with a vulcanized sole. However, you’ll have to sacrifice some flexibility in exchange. Both types of skate shoes feature profiles that provide good grip on the griptape and when pushing off. Want to learn more about skate shoes? Then check out our Shoe Guide.

When skating out and about, there may be times when you want to adjust your trucks to be a little stiffer or looser. Maybe you’ll want to mount a new deck at the spot or quickly flip your wheels so they wear down more evenly. With the right tool, that’s no problem. A handy skate tool will therefore be your faithful companion.

If you don’t always want to make the trip to the skatepark or an indoor facility with perfect obstacles, it’s a good idea to carry some skate wax with you, since the conditions for sliding or grinding at a spot can sometimes be pretty rough. A little skate wax on the curb can work wonders. Then you’ll really be able to slide!

Older beginners, in particular, rarely use pads or a helmet when first trying to stand on a skateboard. But if you still feel unsure at the beginning, it can definitely be a good idea. Feeling safer means you’ll be less hesitant to try new tricks, which in turn can lead to faster progress. Maybe it’s enough for you to just protect certain body parts with pads. We carry safety gear specifically designed for skateboarding that effectively absorbs impacts, protects against scrapes, and still allows for good freedom of movement. With a full set of pads, you get the complete range of protection. If you notice that you mainly fall on your hands, you can opt for just hand pads. The same applies to elbow pads and knee pads.

In bowls and half-pipes, you’ll even see pros and experienced skaters wearing protective gear, which shows that it makes sense to use it in these settings regardless of your skill level. If you take an uncontrolled fall, your head can quickly be injured. Helmets specifically designed for skateboarding offer optimal protection. Standard bike helmets generally don’t provide enough protection for the back of the head. That’s why you should use special skate helmets when skateboarding. Skateboarding beginners will benefit from wearing a helmet right from their very first drop-in attempt in the quarter-pipe, because in the transition, a skateboard is much harder to control without proper practice than on flat ground. But don’t worry: You’ll get the hang of it! With knee, elbow, and wrist pads, a fall isn’t half as bad.

Want to build your own skateboard?

Would you rather build your own skateboard and dive right into it? Then it’s best to start by choosing the skateboard deck, which is the centerpiece of every setup. After that, you can decide on the other components. When it comes to skateboard decks, we’ll break down the differences between them for you and show you what else you need to complete your skateboard. First, check out our blog post on “The Right Skateboard for Beginners” to learn more about putting together a skateboard.

Trick Tips and More Skateboarding Knowledge

Getting your first skateboard has made a dream come true, and now you’re ready to hit the ground running? With our Skateboard Guide, we’ll walk you through your first steps on the board. You’ll find countless trick tips for beginners and advanced riders alike. Whether you want to learn an ollie or try your hand at a noseslide, you’ll find what you’re looking for here. Sooner or later, you’ll even nail that varial heelflip!

In addition to trick tips, you’ll find even more skateboarding knowledge in the Skateboarding Guide to help you improve. For example , information on the individual components of a skateboard or practical assembly instructions to ensure you install ball bearings into the wheels without any mishaps and screw your trucks on the right way around. The Obstacle ABC gives you an idea of all the different ways to skate and explains what terms like “hubba,” “hip,” and “London gab” actually mean.