April Skateboards
About April Skateboards
About April Skateboards
April Skateboards is the skateboard company started in 2019 by Australian pro Shane O'Neill, with a team that includes Olympic medalists Yuto Horigome and Rayssa Leal. Garage Skateshop, a Southern California skate shop in business since 1995, carries April pro decks, OG Logo boards and April apparel, shipped from Orange County, California.
Who owns April Skateboards?
Shane O'Neill owns April Skateboards. O'Neill, a pro skater from Melbourne, Australia, left Primitive in 2018 and announced his new company, April, on May 5, 2019. Yuto Horigome joined the team that same month.
Who rides for April Skateboards?
The April team includes Shane O'Neill, Guy Mariano, Yuto Horigome, Rayssa Leal, Ish Cepeda, Noah Nayef, Ronnie Kessner, Kai Kishi, Chloe Cavell and Dashawn Jordan. Two of them are Olympic medalists in street skateboarding:
- Yuto Horigome (Japan) won Olympic gold in men's street in Tokyo 2020 and again in Paris 2024.
- Rayssa Leal (Brazil) won Olympic silver in women's street in Tokyo 2020 and bronze in Paris 2024.
Is April a good skateboard brand?
Yes. April puts out pro decks for Olympic medalists and veteran street pros like Guy Mariano, and most April decks here have full embossed graphics, with the art pressed into the bottom of the deck. Every April deck here lists its exact width, length, wheelbase, and nose and tail size.
April decks at Garage Skateshop
| Deck | Rider | Widths here |
|---|---|---|
| Marsupial, Dead | Shane O'Neill | 8.0" to 8.25" |
| Fractured | Yuto Horigome | 8.25", 8.5" |
| Beads | Rayssa Leal | 8.0" |
| Complex, Mirror 2 | Guy Mariano | 8.25", 8.5" |
| Blurred, Fantasy | Kai Kishi | 8.25", 8.38" |
| Uni | Dashawn Jordan | 8.25", 8.38" |
| Two Tone | Ronnie Kessner | 8.25", 8.5" |
| OG Logo | Team deck | 8.25" to 8.75" |
April also makes photo decks, like Guy 1990, Shane 2006 and Rayssa 2023, printed with a full photo of the rider. Some of these are in the skate sale. For help picking a width, see the deck size chart.
What size April deck should I get?
Pick by width. April's 8.0" to 8.25" decks suit street skating and smaller feet, 8.38" to 8.5" is the all-around range, and the 8.75" OG Logo suits bigger feet and transition. Many April pro models come in two widths, so you can pick the one that fits.
April Skateboards FAQ
How much is an April deck?
April decks at Garage Skateshop are about $71 to $75 at full price. That's in the normal range for a pro skateboard deck.
Does April make clothing?
Yes. April makes tees, hoodies, jeans and hats. Garage Skateshop carries April carpenter jeans, a pullover hoodie, heavyweight tees and a 5-panel snapback.
Is Yuto Horigome on April?
Yes. Yuto Horigome joined April Skateboards in May 2019, and he has April pro decks, including the Fractured deck.
Can you set up an April deck as a complete?
Yes. Use Build A Complete to pick an April deck, trucks, wheels, bearings, hardware and grip, and choose free assembly by Garage Skateshop. Assembled boards are final sale.
Can I return an April deck?
Yes, within 30 days of shipment if it's unused and in sellable condition. Once a deck has been skated or set up, it can't be returned. Sale items are final sale.






