We offer a range of Complete Skateboards that are the ideal sweet spot between high quality and low price for a beginner skateboarder. Perfect for your first skareboard setup, a complete skateboard will lay the foundation for a skateboarders future on a board.
Start em off right and they’ll never stop. Affordable completes designed to open a new world of journeys and opportunities.
Complete Skateboards are the essential entry point and foundation for skaters at every level, engineered specifically to combine convenient, ready-to-ride practicality with premium componentry and authentic skate culture heritage. Complete Skateboards UK have evolved far beyond basic beginner boards to meticulously crafted setups that blend durably built decks, precision trucks, performance wheels, and smooth bearings into cohesive units designed to perform reliably on street spots, skateparks, and ramps. Like skateboarding itself, complete boards represent a fusion of technical function and cultural expression, offering skaters a balanced platform for progression, community connection, and style. Shop the best complete skateboards from The Vines Supply Co, where every board is built to inspire confidence and creativity on four wheels.
Skateboarding’s evolution parallels that of the complete skateboard, transitioning from homemade, improvised setups to carefully engineered systems refined over decades. Initially marketed as convenient packages for beginners and retailers, completes now feature high-quality seven-ply maple decks crafted with optimal concave profiles for grip and pop, matched trucks manufactured from lightweight alloys designed for responsive turning and impact resilience, urethane wheels calibrated to adapt from smooth indoor bowls to rough urban terrain, and ABEC-rated bearings providing the smooth roll demanded by modern skaters. The refinement extends to premium grip tapes and precise hardware assemblies, making completes a reliable, performance-ready choice. The UK skate market especially benefits from these advancements, offering completes tailored to local skating conditions and culture with an eye toward growth, creativity, and durability that lasts through progressive skaters’ milestones.
Complete Skateboards History & Evolution
The story of complete skateboards begins with the earliest days of the sport when skaters crafted boards by hand or pieced together parts without much cohesion. By the 1970s, manufacturers recognised the need for accessible, reliable complete setups aimed at beginners and casual riders who wanted a functional board straight from the box. Early completes prioritised affordability over advanced engineering but laid the foundation for what would become a cornerstone product in skate retail worldwide. As skateboarding’s technical demands intensified through the 1980s and 1990s, board designs incorporated multi-ply maple construction with concaves suited for tricks, sturdier trucks with improved geometry for stability and turns, and wheels tailored for grip and smoothness on a variety of surfaces. Bearings and grip tape also improved with material science advances, ensuring long-lasting control and ride comfort. Today’s completes emerge from this rich history, offering the intersection of tradition and modern innovation with precise specifications reflecting rider input, community trends, and regional needs. UK skaters have wide access to completes optimised for street and park environments familiar to local scenes, empowering confident progress and cultural connection.
Key Features & Construction
The complete skateboards collection at The Vines Supply Co is defined by: - Hand-selected seven-ply Canadian maple decks crafted with varying concave depth and widths between 7.5 inches and 8.5 inches, each tailored to different styles, stances, and rider preferences. - High-quality aluminium trucks designed with precision machining and adjustable kingpins to deliver a balance of agile turning and stable landings, perfectly matched to deck size. - Premium urethane wheels ranging from 50mm to 54mm in diameter with durometers appropriate for street, technical, and park skating, balancing speed and grip for diverse British skate spots. - Smooth ABEC 5 to 9 rated bearings from reputable manufacturers ensuring efficient roll and longevity under urban wear. - Professional grade grip tape with tailored textures to maximise board control while delivering all-day comfort underfoot. - Premium hardware including bolts, nuts, and riser pads that promise secure assembly and can adapt to terrain irregularities or personal setup preferences. Each complete is built with strict quality control to ensure all components operate in harmony, offering skaters a trusted, high-performance board to ride immediately and progress confidently.
Complete Skateboards Brands We Stock
The complete skateboard brands handpicked for our collection feature storied legacies, cultural significance, and trusted durability: -
Santa Cruz: This legendary Californian brand is renowned for its pioneering graphics and innovation in skateboard deck design that continue to influence generations worldwide.
Birdhouse: Founded by Tony Hawk, Birdhouse delivers completes engineered for vert, street, and tech skating, reflecting decades of professional expertise and rider input.
Anti-Hero: Known for its raw, gritty street style and the rebellious attitude, Anti-Hero produces aggressive completes built to endure the harshest urban conditions.
Creature: A brand embracing the heavier, aggressive side of skateboarding with completes that prioritise toughness, durability, and standout aesthetics.
Real: Focused on the core of casual street and park skating, Real skateboards offer completes designed for smooth ride and technical versatility backed by a pro team culture.
Complete Skateboards Range
Our completes cover a wide range of skater needs and ambitions:
Starter Completes: Designed for those entering the skate world, delivering a balanced, affordable setup that performs from the outset.
Intermediate Completes: Featuring superior components and tailored geometry to support expanding skills and style refinement.
Pro Model Completes: Developed in collaboration with top skaters, these models offer performance and design that excel under demanding conditions.
Custom Completes: Provide modularity with mix-and-match deck and component options to tailor your board to your personal style and terrain preferences.
Limited Edition Releases: Exclusive completes showcasing unique graphic arts and heightened craftsmanship appealing to collectors and aficionados.
Complete Skateboards Buying Guide
When selecting a complete skateboard, consider your stature, skating environment, and technical demand: - Deck widths vary and should be chosen based on foot size and skating discipline, with narrower decks preferred for technical street skating and wider decks for transition or bowl skating. - Wheel diameter and hardness should complement your skating surface; harder and smaller wheels for smooth concrete, softer and larger for rough terrain. - Trucks must match deck width and be adjusted with suitable bushings to optimise turning and stability. - Bearings influence smoothness and speed; ABEC ratings are a guideline but quality brand reputation is paramount. - Grip tape needs to provide secure footing without discomfort. - Starter completes offer great value and ease of use; advanced skaters often prefer customisation to refine performance.
Complete Skateboard FAQs
What is a complete skateboard? A skateboard assembled with deck, trucks, wheels, bearings, grip tape, and hardware, ready to ride immediately.
Are completes beginner friendly? Yes, most starter completes are designed for ease of use and durability for those new to skating.
How do I pick the right size complete? Match your deck width and wheel size with your foot size and preferred skating style for optimal control.
Can I upgrade parts on a complete skateboard? Absolutely, many skaters customise trucks, wheels, and bearings over time to suit evolving skills.
Why choose a complete skateboard over individual parts? Completes offer convenience and a balanced setup engineered for a cohesive skate experience.
Do completes come assembled? Yes, all completes from The Vines Supply Co are professionally pre-assembled and quality assured for immediate use.
Explore our Complete Skateboards collection at The Vines Supply Co, where every board is checked to make sure they're the highest quality and for for purpose, backed by fast UK shipping and reliable customer care.