Our skate and surf experts at Blue Tomato have selected their Top 5 brands in surfskates and cruiser skateboards for 2026:
Surf skating is booming – and more and more skate brands such as Globe, Loaded and Arbor are bringing their own surfskates into the game. When it comes to the roots of these boards, two names lead the line: Carver and YOW. As true innovator brands, they have made the surfskate vibe big and deliver setups that bring surf-like moves to the street. No wonder that even surf pros use them to train their lines on land.
At Blue Tomato, you can get surfskates and cruisers in all shapes, lengths and styles - from smooth cruising boards for relaxed sessions to ultra-agile carving surfskates.
Yow
YOW - Your Own Wave - brings the freedom of surfing directly onto the road. The brand from the Basque Country develops surfskates that deliver a real surf feeling on asphalt thanks to their innovative YOW truck - for smooth carving, tight turns or surf training. YOW combines authentic surf vibes with precise technology and craftsmanship.
Carver Skateboards
When the waves in Venice Beach remained flat for weeks, Greg Falk and Neil Carver were looking for a way to bring the surfing feeling to the streets. In a garage behind their house, they experimented with trucks, decks and new ideas - and laid the foundation for Carver. Today, the brand stands for top surfskate equipment that brings waves and beach feeling even to places where there is no beach in sight.
Globe
What is almost always the secret of successful brands? Passion. An emotion that the brothers Stephen, Peter and Matt Hill already had plenty of in the 70s. And it led them to found a skateboard import company in Melbourne. This soon developed into the globally popular Globe brand, which celebrates the passion for the scene and shares it with people all over the world.
Arbor
Arbor has been deeply rooted in surf, skate and snow culture since 1995 - and brings the "Good Times" spirit to the waves, streets and mountains with high-quality, nature-loving boards. The Californian brand combines board sports expertise with sustainable materials such as FSC®-certified wood or bio-urethane, and has been committed to environmentally conscious action and supporting reforestation and marine conservation projects since day one.
Loaded
Loaded stands for a love to ride – and for cruiser skateboards that transform every meter into smooth, playful lines. Since 2000, the Californian brand has been developing high-performance boards with plenty of flex, flow and sustainable materials. Inspired by surf and snowboard culture, Loaded brings an incredibly lively riding experience to the streets: agile, precise and surfy.
Want to discover more about surfskates, longboards and cruisers? In our Buyer's Guide you will find lots of know-how and helpful tips from experts.