This board is developed for skills progression and all time stoke by utilising Waterborne patented technology and the same quality components you’ve loved from Penny Skateboards.
The Penny x Waterborne Surfskate 29" is one of the most highly recommended setups for introducing children to the world of surfskating. Its specific engineering, compact size, and forgiving material composition create a safe, highly responsive, and deeply engaging learning platform for smaller riders.
Here is why its dimensions and deck construction make it an ideal choice for kids.
Perfect Dimensions for Smaller Riders
Standard surfskates are often designed for adult heights and stances, featuring wheelbases ranging from 17 to 20 inches and total lengths over 31 inches. For a child, these dimensions can feel cumbersome, forcing them into an unnaturally wide stance that limits their control.
The Penny Surfskate solves this with a highly optimized 29-inch length. This shorter deck matches a child’s natural shoulder-width stance, allowing them to stand comfortably and securely without overextending their legs.
Furthermore, the integration of the Waterborne Surf Adapter significantly shortens the effective wheelbase while maximizing front-end pivot. This means children do not need to exert massive amounts of body weight or strength to initiate a turn. The adapter translates even the slightest toe-and-heel pressure from a lighter rider into fluid, sweeping carves, making it incredibly rewarding for kids who are just learning how to pump and generate their own speed.
Forgiving and Safe Deck Construction
Traditional wooden skateboard decks are completely rigid and can deliver harsh feedback from rough pavement directly to a child’s joints. Penny’s signature secret plastic formula changes the dynamic entirely.
The heavy-duty plastic construction offers a natural, built-in flex. This flex acts as a dampener, absorbing vibration and smoothing out the ride over cracks and uneven asphalt. For a child, this added cushion increases stability and reduces foot fatigue, allowing them to practice longer and with more confidence.
Safety and durability are also major benefits of this material:
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Impact Absorption: Unlike wood, which can chip, splinter, or crack upon heavy impact, the Penny plastic deck is virtually indestructible. It can take a beating from curbs, drops, and collisions without compromising its structural integrity.
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Worry-Free Maintenance: Children frequently leave toys outside or ride through puddles. A wooden deck would water-log, warp, and ruin. The Penny deck is completely waterproof and weather-resistant, meaning it stays in peak condition regardless of where it is left.
- Enhanced Grip: The top of the deck features a molded waffle-top pattern. While it comes with a layer of spray-on grit grip for extra security, the plastic design itself is less abrasive than standard sand-paper grip tape, making it much gentler on a child's hands and shoes.
