Girl Skateboards

Girl Skateboards: a storied street skate brand

Founded in 1993, Girl Skateboards is one of the iconic brands of American skateboarding culture.

Associated from the outset with figures like Rick Howard, Mike Carroll, Megan Baltimore, and Spike Jonze, Girl built an instantly recognizable identity around skateboarding, its riders, graphics, and video productions.

Its famous logo, inspired by the female symbol, gradually became one of skateboarding's most recognizable icons.

Girl Skateboards and skate culture

L's identity goes far beyond just the gear.

The brand grew at the heart of the street skate scene, with a team of skaters, videos, and an artistic direction that helped shape its influence on skateboarding culture.

Girl is part of the Crailtap family, which is also associated with several other major names in skateboarding.

Which Girl skateboard should you choose?

Choosing a Girl skateboard mainly depends on your skill level, build, and riding style.

Beginners may be looking for a complete board that's ready to ride, while skaters who already have a setup may be more interested in individual components.

At HawaiiSurf, the Girl selection currently includes complete skateboards as well as skate wheels.

Girl complete skateboards

A Girl complete skateboard comes ready with a deck, trucks, wheels, bearings, and grip tape.

This option means you don't have to choose each component separately, making it a great choice for getting started in skateboarding or replacing your entire setup.

Discover Girl in our selection of complete skateboards.

Girl Malto Future OG: complete skateboard 8.0

HawaiiSurf features the Girl Malto Future OG 8.0 x 31.875, a complete skateboard associated with skater Sean Malto.

Its 8.0-inch width is a very popular size for street skateboarding.

It’s a ready-to-ride setup for skaters looking for a complete Girl board rather than a build-your-own setup.

Girl 8.0 Skateboard: What Is It Best For?

An 8.0-inch width offers a great balance between maneuverability and foot space.

It’s commonly used for street skating and skatepark riding, and can suit different skill levels depending on the rider’s build and preferences.

However, the ideal width is a personal choice: a skater used to a wider or narrower board may prefer to stick with their usual dimensions.

Girl Skateboards for beginners

A complete Girl skateboard can be a great option for beginners.

The main advantage of a complete skateboard is that it comes with all the components you need, without having to choose the truck width, wheel diameter or bearings separately.

That way, the rider can focus on the first steps: pushing, turning, braking, getting comfortable on their board, then gradually learning their first tricks.

Girl Skateboards for street skating

Girl has a strong identity closely associated with street skating.

Stairs, curbs, rails, ledges, gaps or simply flatground: street skateboarding calls for a setup that lets you link different types of tricks while staying nimble.

You can then fine-tune the feel by choosing a deck and wheels suited to the spots you ride.

Girl Skateboards for the skatepark

Girl skateboards can also be ridden at the skatepark.

A versatile deck lets you go from flatground to different park features, while you can choose your wheels based on the surface and the feel you’re after.

To find the other components you need for your setup, explore our entire skateboard range.

Girl skateboard wheels

Girl also offers skateboard wheels.

Changing your wheels lets you alter how your setup feels without necessarily replacing the deck or trucks.

Diameter, hardness, and shape should all be considered to choose wheels suited to your terrain and riding style.

53 mm Girl wheels

HawaiiSurf stocks, among other options, 53 mm Girl wheels.

A 53 mm diameter is within the range commonly used for street skating and skatepark riding.

It keeps your setup relatively compact while offering a versatile diameter for different styles of skating.

54 mm Girl wheels

Les roues Girl 54 mm offrent un diamètre légèrement supérieur.

One millimeter may seem insignificant, but wheel diameter affects how your skateboard feels and performs.

The 54 mm is also highly versatile for riders who switch between street and skatepark.

53 mm or 54 mm Girl wheels?

The difference between 53 and 54 mm is small.

The 53 mm may appeal to riders who want to keep a slightly more compact diameter, while the 54 mm offers a little more height.

Your choice may therefore depend on your habits, your spots, and the dimensions already used on your skateboard.

To compare Girl with other available brands, check out all our skateboard wheels.

What size wheels should you choose for your skateboard?

Diameter affects the height of the skateboard and how the wheels perform.

Smaller diameters are common in technical street skating, while slightly larger wheels may be preferred to maintain more speed.

Wheel hardness and shape are also important and should be considered alongside diameter.

When should you change your skateboard wheels?

Wheels gradually wear down over the course of your sessions.

Slides, braking, and friction can reduce their diameter or cause uneven wear.

When wheels become heavily asymmetrical, lose a lot of diameter, or no longer deliver the feel you’re after, replacing them lets you update your setup without changing the whole board.

Girl and Sean Malto

Sean Malto is one of the skateboarders associated with Girl Skateboards.

His name appears on various boards and series from the brand.

At HawaiiSurf, the Malto Future OG is available as a complete skateboard, so you can get a Girl setup associated with the rider right out of the box.

Girl and its iconic logo

The Girl logo features a simplified silhouette of a female icon.

This minimalist visual identity has become inseparable from the brand and has appeared on its decks, apparel, and various products for decades.

It helps make Girl instantly recognizable in the world of skateboarding.

What skill level is Girl Skateboards for?

Girl isn’t aimed at just one skill level.

A complete skateboard can suit someone looking to get started with a pre-assembled setup, while more experienced riders can upgrade their skateboard by choosing individual components.

So your choice should be based more on the product’s features than simply on the skill level indicated by the brand.

Complete skateboard or custom setup?

A complete skateboard comes assembled and ready to ride.

It makes choosing your gear much easier, especially for your first skateboard.

A custom setup, on the other hand, lets you select each component separately: deck, trucks, wheels, bearings, grip tape, and hardware. This option is especially appealing to riders who already know exactly what they prefer.

How do you maintain your Girl skateboard?

Avoid water and moisture as much as possible.

Regularly check that the trucks and hardware are tight, and inspect the condition of the wheels and bearings.

If wheels wear differently depending on their position, rotating them regularly can also help ensure more even wear.

Girl Skateboards at HawaiiSurf

Discover Girl Skateboards at HawaiiSurf and explore a selection of gear from this iconic skate culture brand.

Complete Girl skateboard, 53 mm or 54 mm wheels: choose your setup based on your level, your spots and the feel you’re after for your next street or skatepark sessions.