Skate and surf share the same roots and the same flow, and this collection brings them together for riders who chase that feeling on and off the water. From cruising on a longboard to riding a mountainboard off-road, skimming the shoreline or kitting out your surfboard, it is all here to keep you riding whatever the conditions.

This collection covers longboards and cruisers, mountainboards, skimboards and surf accessories from trusted brands. Whether you want something to ride between surfs, a board for dry-land training, or the accessories that keep your surf kit going, there is gear to suit.

Not sure where to start? The guide below explains the range. Browse everything below, or see our dedicated surf collection for more wave-riding gear.

What Is in the Skate and Surf Range?

This range spans land-based board sports and surf support gear: longboards and cruisers for carving the pavement, mountainboards for off-road riding, skimboards for the shoreline, and surf accessories like leashes, traction pads and board bags. It is the crossover kit that keeps surfers and board riders active all year.

Longboards and Cruisers

Longboards capture the surf feeling on land, with flowing carves and a smooth ride.

• Cruisers: shorter, nimble boards for getting around and carving
• Longboards: longer, stable decks for flowing carves and downhill
• Surf skate style: special trucks that mimic the feel of surfing a wave

Surfers often use longboards and surf skates to practise their flow and stay sharp between sessions.

Mountainboards

Mountainboards take board riding off-road, with chunky pneumatic tyres and bindings for riding grass, dirt and trails. They are great for dry-land training for snowboarders and kiteboarders, and a fun ride in their own right. Look for a deck, trucks and tyres suited to the terrain and your weight.

Skimboards

Skimboards let you ride the thin wash at the shoreline, running, dropping the board and gliding across the water. They are quick, accessible and great fun on a beach day. Sizing is matched to rider weight and the type of skimming, from flatland wash riding to catching small shore-break waves.

Surf Accessories

The right accessories keep your surfboard performing and protected.

• Leashes: keep your board with you after a wipeout, sized to your board length
• Traction pads: add grip for your back foot
• Board bags: protect your board from dings and sun in transit and storage

Find more surf-specific gear in our surf accessories collection.

How to Choose Your Gear

Pick by how and where you ride:

• Cruising and flow: a longboard or surf skate
• Off-road riding and training: a mountainboard suited to your weight and terrain
• Beach days: a skimboard sized to your weight
• Surf support: leashes, pads and bags matched to your board

Many riders mix a couple of these to stay active whatever the weather and waves are doing.

Getting the Fit and Size Right

Board sizing matters across the range. Longboards and mountainboards are chosen by riding style and rider weight, skimboards by weight and skim type, and surf leashes by board length and conditions. Following each brand's size guidance gives the best, safest ride.

Caring for Your Gear

A little care keeps everything rolling and riding.

• Check and tighten trucks and bearings on boards
• Rinse and dry skimboards and surf kit after beach use
• Store boards out of direct heat and sun
• Replace worn leashes and grip before they fail

Keeping bearings clean and leashes in good order avoids the most common failures.

How Much Does Skate and Surf Gear Cost?

Prices vary widely across the range. Surf accessories and skimboards sit at the more affordable end, with longboards and mountainboards costing more depending on construction and components. Spending more usually buys better materials, smoother components and longer life. There is good gear at every budget across the range.

Why Buy from Surface2Air Sports?

We have supplied board riders since 2002, in store and online.

• Longboards, cruisers and mountainboards
• Skimboards and surf accessories
• Trusted board sports brands
• Honest advice on sizing and style
• A range to suit different budgets

Whether you want to cruise, train on dry land or kit out your surfboard, we can help. Explore our dedicated skate collection for more land-based boards.

Trucks, Wheels and Bearings

On longboards and cruisers, the components under the deck shape the ride. Softer, larger wheels roll smoothly over rough pavement and give a surfy, forgiving feel, while harder wheels suit smoother surfaces and slides. Trucks set how the board turns, with looser trucks carving more freely and tighter trucks feeling stable at speed. Smooth bearings keep everything rolling, so keeping them clean and correctly adjusted makes a real difference to how the board rides.

Staying Sharp Between Surfs

Land-based board sports are a great way to keep your surfing flow alive when the waves are flat. Surf skates with special front trucks mimic the pumping and carving of riding a wave, building the same muscle memory and balance, while longboards reward smooth, flowing turns. Many surfers treat dry-land sessions as training as much as fun, and it shows when they get back on the water.

Caring for Your Gear

A quick routine keeps everything rolling and riding. Check and tighten trucks and inspect bearings on boards, rinse and dry skimboards and surf kit after beach use to clear sand and salt, and store boards out of direct heat and sun. Replace worn surf leashes and grip before they fail, since a leash is your link to the board after a wipeout. A little attention keeps the whole range safe and ready.

Choosing a Board for Your Level

Match the board to how and where you will ride. Beginners find stable longboards and cruisers forgiving and easy to learn carving on, while more experienced riders may want specific shapes for downhill, dancing or sliding. Mountainboards are chosen by terrain and rider weight, and skimboards by weight and skim style. Staying within a board's intended use keeps riding safer and more enjoyable, and our team can point you to the right choice.

Frequently Asked Questions About Skate and Surf

Can longboarding help my surfing?

Yes. Longboards and surf skates mimic the carving flow of surfing, so many surfers use them to practise and stay sharp between sessions.

What is a mountainboard?

An off-road board with chunky tyres and bindings for riding grass, dirt and trails, also great for dry-land training.

How do I size a skimboard?

Skimboards are sized to rider weight and the type of skimming, from shoreline wash riding to catching small shore-break waves.

What length surf leash do I need?

Leash length is usually matched to your board length, with heavier conditions calling for a thicker, stronger leash.

Do longboards suit beginners?

Yes. Stable longboards and cruisers are forgiving and easy to learn carving on, which makes them great starter boards.

Why add a traction pad to my surfboard?

A traction pad gives your back foot grip for control, especially on shortboards where you rely on it for turns.

How do I maintain a longboard?

Keep the trucks and bearings clean and correctly tightened, and store the board out of direct heat and sun.