Magneto Complete Cruiser Starter Skateboard Review
A fully assembled 27.5-by-7.75-inch maple skateboard with double kicktails, 51mm 95A urethane wheels, ABEC-5 bearings, stickers, and beginner skate lessons.
Tyler Harker's review
By Tyler Harker ·
Category scores
- Progression 2.5
Double kicktails support basic tricks, but the compact platform and firm ride may become limiting once the rider starts covering more ground.
- Cruising Comfort 2
The small 51mm wheels and hard 95A compound are better suited to smooth concrete than cracked sidewalks or rough neighborhood asphalt.
- Beginner Stability 3
The 27.5-inch deck keeps the board compact, but it gives beginners less standing room and a less forgiving platform than a longer board.
- Portability 4
The compact deck is manageable for a child to carry and easy for a parent to stash in a car.
- Value 3
It’s a defensible budget trial board, though riders who need softer cruising wheels will have to allow for the additional cost and setup.
The review
The Magneto Complete Cruiser is a reasonable trial board for a smaller beginner, but it’s not the board I’d choose for comfortable neighborhood cruising or long-term progression. Its compact size is easy to carry, yet the short deck and hard little wheels trade away some of the stability and comfort beginners need most.
The maple deck measures 27.5 by 7.75 inches. Magneto markets that compact size to children ages four and up as well as teens, but riders who want more standing room and stability may prefer a longer deck. Mini cruisers also react more quickly to balance mistakes. Tiny doesn’t automatically mean easier, which is one of skateboarding’s more annoying little truths.
The board uses 51mm 95A urethane wheels with ABEC-5 bearings. Those wheels favor smooth concrete and basic street skating over rough asphalt, cracks, and sidewalk joints. The hard 95A compound absorbs less vibration than a soft cruiser wheel, while the small diameter offers less help rolling over imperfect pavement. Calling it a smooth cruiser is generous unless the intended route is unusually clean.
Double kicktails let a new skater experiment with basic tricks. The board also arrives assembled with a sticker pack and a four-part Learn To Skate video lesson, giving a parent a straightforward starting package without having to build anything first.
I’d treat this as an inexpensive way to see whether a beginner enjoys skating on a driveway, patio, or smooth skatepark surface. If the goal is riding sidewalks, building confidence, and sticking with skating, I’d choose a properly sized beginner complete with wheels suited to the intended terrain. Replacing the stock wheels with larger, softer ones would improve cruising comfort, but it adds cost and setup work to a board bought for its simplicity.
The verdict
What works
- The compact deck is easier for a small child to carry and control off the board.
- Double kicktails provide room to experiment with ollies, manuals, and other basic tricks.
- It arrives assembled, so a beginner can start without choosing separate components.
- The included sticker pack and four-part video lesson make the package approachable for a first-time rider.
What doesn't
- The short deck provides less standing room and stability for riders who prefer a larger platform.
- The 51mm 95A wheels transmit more vibration and struggle more with rough pavement than larger, softer cruiser wheels.
- Changing to larger, softer wheels adds expense and setup work.
- Long-term durability for this exact model could not be established from confirmed owner reports.
- Buy it if
- This suits a smaller beginner trying skateboarding on smooth, level ground before committing to a more advanced setup.
- Skip it if
- Riders who want more standing room, neighborhood cruisers, and anyone regularly riding cracked sidewalks or rough asphalt should choose a longer board with larger, softer wheels.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Magneto Complete Cruiser good for beginners?
It can work as a budget trial board on smooth ground. Its short deck is less forgiving for riders who need more standing room, so compact does not automatically mean easier to learn on.
Is this skateboard good for rough sidewalks?
Not really. Its 51mm 95A wheels are small and hard, so they transmit more vibration and handle cracks, joints, and rough asphalt less comfortably than larger, softer cruiser wheels.
What age is the Magneto starter skateboard for?
Magneto’s published guidance lists it for children ages four and up as well as teens. Age alone does not determine the best deck size, so the rider’s size, balance, and preferred terrain should also guide the choice.
Does the Magneto skateboard arrive assembled?
Yes. It arrives fully assembled and includes a sticker pack plus a four-part Learn To Skate video lesson. A parent should still inspect the hardware and confirm that every wheel spins properly before the first ride.
Should I upgrade the wheels?
Larger, softer wheels would improve comfort on rough pavement, but they add cost and setup work. If rough sidewalks are the main riding surface, a complete already fitted with suitable cruiser wheels may be the simpler purchase.
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