Introduced as a recreational activity, skateboards have also become a form of transport and a sport. There are various forms of skateboarding like free styling and aggressive skating. There are several brands into the manufacture of different types of skateboards.
This is a list of the top skateboard brands according to their popularity.
Element
A division of the Australian brand – Billabong International – since 2000, this California based company was founded in 1992. It offers skateboard decks, footwear, and apparel as its primary products. The company has presence in regions like the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia through its stores. Accessories for skateboards like grip and wax are also present.
Zero Skateboards
Established in 1996, the products of this American company are distributed by Black Box Distribution. Pro, team, and completes are some of the categories of skateboards offered by this brand. Pro and team wheels are also offered as well. Aside from the skateboard products, the company also offers apparels like shirts, hats, and footwear.
Girl Skateboards
This is part of the American distribution company – Girl Distribution Company. It was founded in 1993. The company manufactures different types of products like skateboard wheels, trousers, wallets, and accessories aside from distributing skateboard products.
Plan B Skateboards
Established in 1991, this American company is based in California. It offers skateboards, wheels, completes, and accessories in its product portfolio. Pr Pinstripe 8, PROD Urban Ops 8.0, and PROD Flags 8.1 are some of the skateboard models offered.
Baker Skateboards
This American company was established in 2000, and it primarily specializes in offering skateboard decks, wheels, and associated accessories. Soft goods like T-shirts are also present in the line-up as well.
Enjoico
This is a private American company that is owned by Globe International. The products of this company are distributed by Dwindle Distribution. Aside from the skateboard decks, the company also offers clothing and accessories as well.
Toy Machine
A division of the Tum Yeto distribution company, this brand was started in 1993. Matt Bennett Nah Nah 8.5 and Leo Romero Sect Port Hole 8.0 are some of the skateboard models from this company.
Flip Skateboards
Established in 1991, this California-based company offers both hard and soft goods in its portfolio. Products like the decks and wheels comprise the hard goods, while T-shirts and other apparel form the soft goods. NHS Inc distributes the products of this brand globally.
Chocolate Skateboards
This brand is also part of the Girl Distribution Company. It has introduced one-year after the introduction of Girl in 1993. Chico Brenes Pretty Sweet and Vincent Alvarez Pretty Sweet are a few of the models from the brand.
Blind Skateboards
This privately held American company is part of the Dwindle Distribution. Even though skateboard decks are the primary product of this company, it also offers soft goods and accessories as well.
Santacruz Skateboards
A part of the American sports equipment manufacturer, NHS, Inc., this company offers decks of different widths. POWERPLY, REISSUE, SIMPSONS, and SALBACRUZ are a few of the skateboard collections from this brand. The company also offers soft goods like shirts, hats, and accessories as well.
Zooyork
This American company was established in 1993, and it is part of the Marc Ecko Enterprises. The hard goods of this company comprise skateboards, wheels, and other accessories. Soft goods for both men and women are also available.
TechDeck
This brand specializes in offering miniature skateboards. This brand is part of the toy making company, Spin Master.
Real Skateboards
This American skateboard brand was established in 1991. The brand is part of the Deluxe Distribution.
DGK
Founded by the professional street skater Stevie Williams, the products of this company are distributed across the world by Kayo Corp company. Haters after hours, armed and dangerous, bad guy, and dead presidents are some of the models of decks available.
Almosta
This private American company was founded in 2003, and its products are distributed around the world by Dwindle Distribution. Willow Tree, Cooper Mo Rider, and Mamell Mo Rider are some of the products of this brand.
Creature Skateboards
P2 and Reg are some of the different collections of decks available from this brand. It also has an extensive line-up of cruzers, tops, sweatshirts, hats, and accessories as well. Sunglasses, coolers, and socks are some of the different accessories present.
Birdhouse Skateboards
This private American company specializes in offering skateboards of different sizes. It was founded in 1992, and it is a division of the Blitz Distribution. Aside from skateboards and wheels, this company also offers clothing and accessories as well.
