This article explores the best European longboard brands, highlighting companies and individuals producing high-quality longboard gear. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this guide will help you discover your next favorite longboard. While not exhaustive, this list includes brands focused on downhill, freestyle, dance, and all-around longboarding, catering to a wide range of skaters and even luge enthusiasts.
Premier UK Longboard Brands
During my time at Leeds University in the UK, I immersed myself in the longboarding scene, connecting with the people behind various brands and companies. I’ve had the opportunity to witness firsthand the quality of their products. Here’s a selection of UK-based brands I highly recommend:
Slide Perfect, Street Sledge & Gravity House
Known for: Affordable, durable longboard wheels for various disciplines.
These interconnected entities, including the Gravity House shop and Street Sledge, are run by approachable, down-to-earth people. They specialize in producing high-quality wheels at competitive prices, making them an excellent choice for beginners and experienced skaters alike. Their wheels are renowned for their slide-friendly nature and consistent performance. I’ve even reviewed their Fluxx wheels and was thoroughly impressed.
Slide Perfect Wheels
Whether you’re into dancing, freeriding, or learning to slide, Slide Perfect has a wheel for you. Be sure to visit their website. Additionally, Gravity House offers a wide range of products, including bushings, trucks, and boards, while Street Sledge produces affordable luge-like sleds for kids and adults.
Sp8boards
Known for: Custom, handcrafted longboards and luges.
Andy Speight, the founder of Sp8boards, personally hand-builds every board and luge in his workshop in Leeds, UK. His dedication to craftsmanship is evident in every hand-cut, hand-painted design. I had the privilege of meeting Andy during my time at Leeds Uni. He is a great guy, dedicated to his craft and passionate about the community.
Sp8boards custom deck
Andy’s efforts to foster the Leeds skate community are commendable, often bringing boards and luges for everyone to enjoy during sessions. If you’re looking for a custom board or luge tailored to your needs, visit their website or reach out to him on Facebook.
BoardLogic
Known for: Innovative, high-performance custom longboards.
BoardLogic pushes the boundaries of longboard design using creative construction, materials, and composites. While their products are on the higher end of the price spectrum, the quality and innovation they offer justify the cost. Their decks are favored by some of the best downhill skaters in the UK.
To see their innovative line up, you can visit their website. They also create custom shapes, allowing you to get a board that perfectly matches your preferences.
BTR Leathers
Known for: High-quality, affordable leather suits.
BTR Leathers is a popular choice for riders across Europe and the world, offering high-quality, well-fitting leather suits for downhill skateboarding, gravity biking, and luge. Their suits are affordable, durable, and stylish. Notable riders outside of the EU also choose to buy their suits such as Davis Lanham, Dane Hanna, and Morgan Owens.
You can find out more about their products on their website here.
Vandem Skate Shop
More than just a skate shop, Vandem is a distributor of high-quality gear in the UK. I’ve personally bought various products from them, including wheels, slide gloves, and decks. They also stock high-quality international brands and provide useful “how-to” guides on their website. They are a one-stop-shop for all your longboarding needs, from information to equipment. Vandem also sponsors events to support the UK longboarding community.
Vandem is also the parent company of Lush Longboards, Cult Wheels and Sabre Trucks:
Lush Longboards
Known for: High-quality longboards across all disciplines.
Lush offers a wide range of decks for downhill, cruising, and dancing, utilizing high-quality materials and constructions without excessive prices. I have owned three of their decks and can confirm that they’re worth every penny.
Cult Wheels
Known for: Game-changing, high-performance longboard wheels.
Cult wheels are often overlooked but are a highly underrated wheel brand. They provide a smooth, fast ride and a consistent slide that lasts. I have used their wheels for years, and I’ve never had a bad experience with them.
Cult Wheels
Sabre Trucks
Known for: High-quality trucks, ridden by world record holders.
Sabre trucks are renowned for their high quality and performance, with Pete Connolly setting the downhill speed world record using them. Additionally, Dominic Schenk regularly performs 50mph+ stand-up slides using their trucks. Their forged precision trucks are an incredible option for the quality you receive, and they are affordable.
Optional Death Stare Longboards
Known for: Bespoke longboards with unique, hand-painted graphics.
Optional Death Stare started when the owner decided to craft his own deck after losing two boards due to excessive drinking, reasoning that he’d care more for something he made himself. This brand is worth checking out. Many Scottish riders use their decks and love them. You can read more about them here.
Newton’s Shred Longboard Shop
Known for: A comprehensive selection of brands and community support.
Newton’s Shred is a highly beloved skater-owned shop in the UK, stocking a wide range of products from downhill wheels to surf skates and dance decks. They also support the UK longboarding scene. You can check out their shop here.
Top Swiss Longboard Brands
Switzerland is home to some of the most innovative and high-quality longboard brands in Europe. Here are some of the best Swiss longboard brands:
Fibretec
Known for: Handcrafted, high-quality longboards.
Fibretec has been crafting high-quality boards for downhill, slalom, cruising, and more for years. Their long-standing history is a testament to their dedication and quality. Their boards are used by skaters around the globe. Visit their website here.
Rocket Longboards
Known for: Unique decks with radical concave and high-caliber media content.
Rocket Longboards has gained a cult following for their high-quality boards. Their products have an incredible build quality, and they also have some of the most talented riders on their team. The brand is known for producing insane downhill skating videos. Check out their website here.
TSG – Technical Safety Gear
Known for: Downhill-specific, high-quality safety gear.
TSG offers a comprehensive range of safety equipment for downhill skateboarding, including the TSG DHP knee pads and the TSG Pass helmet. They have partnered with some of the best skaters in the business, such as Kevin Reimer and Martin Siegrist, to produce quality products.
TSG Pass helmet
If you need downhill-specific safety gear, you can find all their products on their website.
9.81 Longboards
Known for: Downhill skateboards engineered for racing.
9.81 is a Swiss brand dedicated to creating high-performance downhill skateboards. Their commitment to only downhill skateboarding allows them to really hone their craft. Their team includes the 2019 EU champion, Yanis Markarian. Check them out here.
Bam Bam Skate
Known for: High-quality downhill skateboarding accessories.
Bam Bam’s products are widely used by top riders, including the 2019 World Champion Harry Clarke. They offer quality gloves, slide pucks, and brake soles. They also have Vegan-friendly options available. Visit the Bam Bam website here.
Cheetah Skate Products
Known for: Quality downhill skateboarding accessories.
Cheetah Skate Products offers gloves, pucks, and bearings. They’ve developed products in collaboration with some of the best skaters in the business, such as Nick Broms. Check out Cheetah Skate Products here.
Best EU Longboard Brands
I don’t have firsthand experience with all of the following brands, but I’ve consulted with the wider EU longboard community to ensure the quality of the following. You can check out the FB comment thread here to see what different riders had to say.
Austrian Longboard Brands:
Icone Longboards:
Known for: Quality decks and a strong team of EU riders.
Icone Longboards has been around since 2001, offering a variety of boards for cruising, dancing, and downhill skating. You can find something that fits your style from their selection.
German Longboard Brands:
Gog Trucks
Known for: High-quality precision trucks.
Gog Trucks is one of the older truck companies and is still considered one of the best truck brands in the EU. Their trucks are used for slalom, freeriding, and racing. With team riders such as Sebastian Hertler winning races on their trucks, they are still at the forefront of longboard truck technology. Follow them on Instagram.
Bastl Boards
Known for: Stylish longboard decks and a positive community presence.
Bastl Boards offers decks for various styles, including dancing, freestyle, cruising, street skating, and downhill. With the rise in longboard dancing, they feature more dancing decks in their lineup. They also operate as a skate and coffee shop. Check out their website here.
Risch Design
Known for: Cutting-edge helmet design.
Risch Design produces some of the best-looking helmets on the market, including aerodynamic helmets designed to increase speed. View their designs on their Instagram.
Olsen & Hekmati
Known for: Beautifully designed skateboards.
Olsen & Hekmati creates uniquely designed skateboards, wheels, hats, and even shoes. Their team rider, Alex Dehmel, is among the best in Europe. Check out their website here.
Other German Longboard Brands:
- Pavel
- Quinn Boards
- Area longboards (AOB)
- Root Longboards
- Pogo
- Wefunk
- Hackbrett Longboards
- Graveyard Longboards
Italian Longboard Brands:
Victorwood Longboards
Known for: Handcrafted downhill skateboards.
Victorwood Longboards makes handcrafted skateboards using high-quality materials. Their skateboards are both beautiful and functional. Visit their website here.
Zero 31
Known for: Stylish Italian longboards.
Zero 31 offers a variety of shapes, from pintails to drop-throughs, with stylish designs that set them apart. They also produce surfboards, balance boards, and snowboards. Check out their line-up here.
Sk8bites
Known for: A comprehensive European skate shop.
Sk8bites ships to most major European countries and stocks a variety of brands from around the world. They also offer competitive pricing. Visit their website here.
Other Italian Longboard Brands:
- Owl longboards
- Algal Boards
Spanish Longboard Brands:
Long Island Longboards
Known for: Affordable, all-around skateboards.
Long Island Longboards has a range of skateboards for all types of riding. They ship throughout the EU and sponsor some of the best skaters in Spain. Visit their website here.
Goat Longboards
Known for: High-quality longboards and a strong presence in Asia.
Goat Longboards produces longboards for downhill, freestyle, dance, and cruising. They also produce a buttboard with Mikel Echegaray, which is a great way to get into luge. Check out Goat Longboards here.
Atopic Supplies
Known for: High-quality downhill accessories.
Atopic Supplies produces downhill accessories used by top riders such as Emily Pross, Josh Evans, and Aleix Gallimo. Check out their Instagram here.
Freebrake
Known for: Durable, high-quality brake soles.
Freebrake is known for their high-quality brake soles used by most riders in the scene. Their products are also affordable. Check them out on Instagram.
Urethane Burners
Known for: Durable slide pucks and skate media.
Urethane Burners makes high-quality pucks, brake soles, and puck risers. They also produce incredible skate media on their YouTube channel. You can check out their website here.
Other Spanish Longboard Brands:
- Kaina Skate Shop
- North Point Shop
Polish Longboard Brands:
Alternative Longboards, Core Longboards, and Black Ballet
Known for: High-quality skateboards with innovative designs.
Land-mfg owns these brands, creating high-end skateboards, affordable beginner completes, and city boards. Check out their brands at Land-mfg.com.
Luca Longboards
Known for: Lightweight, high-performance longboards.
Luca Longboards creates durable, creatively designed longboards, with some unique constructions. They offer one of the most comprehensive complete downhill skateboards on the market. Check out their website here.
Exile MFG & Antidote Longboards
Known for: Long-distance pushing products and the Hydra trucks.
Exile MFG and Antidote Longboards produce long-distance pushing equipment and the innovative HYDRA trucks, used for both downhill racing and long-distance pushing. Check out their products here.
French Longboard Brands:
Majutsu longboards
Known for: Dance and freestyle longboards.
Majutsu Longboards makes a variety of dance and freestyle longboards, with both affordable and high-end options available. They also sponsor great French longboard dancers, like lgbd_smoothoperator. You can check out their online store here.
DTC wheels
Known for: Innovative wheel designs with aluminum cores.
DTC wheels are known for pushing the limits of wheel design, including their innovative Ray Setae wheel with four lips. DTC has been pushing boundaries since 2005.
DTC Ray Setae wheel
Blackkross Skate Shop
Known for: A comprehensive selection of boards and gear.
Blackkross offers a variety of boards and accessories. They’ve been in the business since 2006 and stock both their own brands and other European brands. Check out their website here.
Wigga skateboards
Known for: Handmade downhill skateboards.
Wigga Skateboards produces high-quality downhill skateboards and accessories with a unique brand identity. Check out their website here.
Alkemist Longboards
Known for: Beautifully crafted downhill skateboards.
Alkemist Longboards crafts aesthetically pleasing skateboards for downhill skating. Their boards are surprisingly affordable for the quality and construction you get. Check them out here on their website.
Thing Wheels
Known for: High-quality DH and freeride wheels.
Thing Wheels manufactures all their wheels in France. If you’re looking to support your local economy, then this is a brand you should buy from. Check out their website here.
Other French Longboard Brands:
- Arkaic Skateboards
- Fulkit skateboards
Dutch Longboard Brands:
Timber Longboards
Known for: Affordable, quality longboards.
Timber Longboards offers affordable, high-quality boards for beginners, including dance boards. They also stock various components, allowing you to create a complete board. Check out Timber skateboards here.
Sickboards
Known for: A popular EU skate shop.
Sickboards is a well-known EU skate shop that stocks a variety of brands, but has faced criticism for some of their practices. Check out the Sickboards website here.
Camp WoodWings – Best Skate Camp
Known for: Being the only longboard-focused skate camp.
Camp Woodwings provides professional instruction, safety equipment, and a wide variety of gear for both children and adults looking to get into longboarding. Find out more about Camp Woodwings here.
Belgian Longboard Brands:
CrownBoards
Known for: Handcrafted dance longboards.
CrownBoards produces handcrafted skateboards for freestyle and dance, with three main models available. Their boards are an investment in quality and craftsmanship. Check out CrownBoards here.
Chunder Cult Skateboards
Known for: Truck chopping services and skate shop.
Chunder Cult offers truck chopping services and also sells decks. If you need affordable truck modifications, these are your guys. Get in contact with them here on Facebook.com.
Finnish Longboard Brands:
Reindeer Longboards
Known for: Handmade longboards from Finland.
Reindeer Longboards creates handcrafted skateboards in Finland. Although not as active as they once were, they are worth checking out if you are local to Finland. Check out their Facebook here.
Swedish Longboard Brands:
Kahalani
Known for: High-quality trucks and a strong skate community.
Kahalani produces high-quality downhill skateboard products and has top-tier riders on their team. Their products have been designed and tested by some of the best in the world, such as Adam Perrson and Mauritz Armfelt. They also operate a board shop in Stockholm. Check out the Kahalani online store here.
Urskog
Known for: Unique cruiser shapes with exposed wood aesthetics.
Urskog makes beautiful, uniquely shaped cruisers, from downhill decks to cruisers. Their products are also affordably priced. Check out the Urskog website here.
Final Thoughts
This article aimed to provide a central resource for longboard brands that riders love. If you’re looking for new brands to explore or want to support a company from your home country, I hope you find this list helpful.
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