Globe | 7.9″ True Friends – Kids Wide Complete

Proportional Scaling for Early Progression

The Globe True Friends Complete is engineered to ease the learning curve for young skaters, specifically targeting children around the ages of 6 to 8 years old. Standard adult skateboards are often too long and heavy for smaller legs to control, while typical toy store boards lack proper structural support. This specialized “Kids Wide Mini” design utilizes a 7.9″ width paired with a shortened 27.25″ length and an 11.5″ wheelbase. This compact architecture serves as an incredibly stable platform, providing ample foot room for balance while maintaining the appropriate leverage needed for lighter riders to steer, turn, and execute their first tricks.

Premium Resin-7 Hard Rock Maple Build

Globe constructs this durable youth model using seven plies of hard rock North American maple bound by their signature Resin-7 epoxy adhesive. Because of this specialized single-press construction method, the deck is considerably lighter, stiffer, and longer-lasting than traditional water-based glue boards. It delivers an authentic, crisp pop that helps beginners learn how to ollie without fighting unnecessary weight. Additionally, the deck features a low, mellow side-to-side concave that gently supports developing footwork, offering a secure pocket without feeling too restrictive for someone just starting out.

Kid-Friendly Components for Skatepark Success

Visually, the True Friends edition showcases a vibrant, multicolor graphic layout that brings a fun, playful energy to a high-performance setup. Moreover, Globe outfits this complete with professional-grade hardware, including 5.0″ Tensor alloy trucks fitted with specialized soft bushings. These flexible bushings allow lighter riders to execute smooth, responsive turns with minimal physical effort. The setup is finished with high-rebound 51mm 95a wheels and precise ABEC-7 bearings, which roll smoothly over concrete skateparks and rough street terrain alike while preventing the sudden friction stops that cause balancing falls.

Key Features

• Kids Wide Mini Shape: Scaled-down length with a wider 7.9″ platform tailored for riders aged 6 to 8.

• Resin-7 Maple Timber: 7-ply construction single-pressed with epoxy resin for a lighter weight and superior strength.

• Easy-Turning Tensor Trucks: 5.0″ alloy trucks equipped with soft bushings designed for lighter weight classes.

• All-Terrain 95a Wheels: 51mm wheels deliver the perfect blend of street grip, park speed, and vibration absorption.

• Out-of-the-Box Precision: Arrives fully assembled with high-tolerance ABEC-7 bearings and high-traction black grip tape.