The 10 Best Cruiser Skateboards of 2023
By: Steve Settles: Skate Buyer | May 30, 2023
Skaters have been mixing and matching components from board to board since the first iterations of the modern skateboard in the 1970s. At some point along the way, an old deck was combined with some well-worn trucks and a set of softer, grippier wheels to create the first "cruiser" board, ideal for effortless high-speed exploration and quick trips to the corner store. With the longboard boom of the past few decades, the art of cobbling together a perfect cruiser fell dormant for a short period before a new renaissance took place. Nowadays, many brands offer pre-assembled cruiser skateboards built out with deep turning trucks and smooth grippy wheels for the ultimate comfort cruise. We've assembled this year's list of the best cruiser skateboards with setups from the fine folks at Arbor, Sector 9, and Globe.
New This Year:
As the popularity of cruiser skateboards remains strong, there are no major changes in terms of technology or design for 2023. However, you can expect component updates to many products and a larger variety of board sizes. It's worth noting that some of the shapes on this list are highly functional for tricks and skateparks, while others are firmly planted on the ground for transportation purposes only. Having some skateboarding experience is a good idea before choosing a cruiser board, as they are very fast and hyperresponsive by design. With all that in mind, there's a lot of fun to be had on our list. Pick the model that looks like the best fit for you and let it rip!
This Year's Best Cruiser Skateboards:
Globe Big Blazer Cruiser Skateboard
For those that want a bit more platform than the traditional 26" Blazer, we introduce the Globe Big Blazer Cruiser Complete. Constructed with the same mellow concave and playful kick tail as its younger brother, the Big Blazer Cruiser Complete is a grade-A curb crusher. Mount up brochachos!
| Length | Wheel Size | Original Price |
| 32" | 62 mm | $164.95 - $184.95 |
Globe Blazer Cruiser Skateboard
The Globe Blazer Cruiser Skateboard Complete features a mellow concave with kick tail. Not only that, but it also has a sick graphic as well as an inset bottle opener. Take the party to the streets, crack open a few cold ones, and cruise.
| Length | Wheel Size | Original Price |
| 26" | 62 mm | $149.95 - $189.95 |
Arbor Sizzler Bamboo Longboard Complete
When the summer heat has you feeling some type of way, breeze it out on the Arbor Sizzler Bamboo Longboard Complete. Small enough to bring on any excursion, this deck is a surefire way to spice up your commute. Laid up with a stunning carbonized bamboo topsheet for extra style points.
| Length | Wheel Size | Original Price |
| 30.5" | 61 mm | $179.99 |
Arbor Pivot Micron Cruiser Skateboard Complete
The Arbor Pivot Micron Cruiser Skateboard Complete is a mini-cruiser with big heart. With grippy Venice Formula wheels and a mellow flex, this easily stashable deck brings maximum style wherever you roll.
| Length | Wheel Size | Original Price |
| 26" | 61 mm | $149.95 |
Arbor Sizzler Flagship Longboard Complete
Just like your go-to swallowtail thruster surfboard, the Arbor Sizzler Flagship Longboard Complete lives to slash those concrete transitions and charge hard down tight pathways only to make a steep pocket turn at the end. Made from a sustainable 7-ply Canadian maple wood along with a premium Palisander wood topsheet and bottomsheet, the Sizzler Flagship Longboard Complete is every bit as pretty to look at as it is fun to ride.
| Length | Wheel Size | Original Price |
| 30.5" | 61 mm | $204.95 |
Arbor Bogart Micron Cruiser Skateboard Complete
The Arbor Bogart Micron Cruiser Skateboard Complete is proof that good things come in small packages. This micro-cruiser is light, fast, and easy to stow in your bag or trunk, allowing you to bring it along for the ride every time.
| Length | Wheel Size | Original Price |
| 23.75" | 61 mm | $139.95 |
Arbor Pocket Rocket Artist Cruiser Skateboard Complete
The Arbor Pocket Rocket Artist Cruiser Skateboard Complete is a mini cruiser for maximizing your skating. It's small enough to stash and comes with soft, grippy Venice Formula wheels to absorb pavement chatter.
| Length | Wheel Size | Original Price |
| 27" | 61 mm | $169.99 |
Sector 9 Splash Snapback Cruiser Skateboard Complete
With a snappy cambered design that offers excellent rebound both in and out of carves, the Sector 9 Splash Snapback Cruiser Skateboard Complete is a super fun shortboard for those impromptu sidewalk surf sessions.
| Length | Wheel Size | Original Price |
| 30" | 70 mm | $188.95 |
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Our skate buyer has an endless amount of knowledge on all things skateboard stemming from years of experience in the skateboard industry in tandem with their countless hours on a board. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Steve Settles
I knew Santa Claus was real when a shiny new complete skateboard was waiting for me under the tree in the winter of ’92. Skateboarding has been in my life ever since. Somehow I have been lucky enough to work in the skateboard community since legally possible. Started behind the counter selling skateboards, moved up to store manager of a retail location, recruited to work in Event Marketing running the largest amateur skateboard contest in the US, then landed the job at evo with opening and managing Seattle’s only indoor skatepark – All Together Skatepark.After the first 5 years of running All Together Skatepark, I slowly started taking on buying responsibilities for evo skate products and have most recently moved to buying full time. Skateboarding has taught me to look at the world differently and openly by breaking down all barriers of age, race, gender, and culture. Skateboarding is for all humans. For that perspective, I am forever grateful!