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In-depth guides covering gear, disciplines, and pro setups — built from real data on what 279 professional skateboarders actually ride.

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Gear Guides

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What Size Skateboard Should I Get? (2026)

Find the right deck width for your style, height, and skill level - backed by 205 verified pro setups and the data on what 8.0", 8.25" and 8.5"+ actually mean.

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Independent vs Thunder Trucks (2026)

The most-debated truck question in skating, answered with data from 238 pro setups - which brand wins for street vs park, and why.

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Wheels Guide: Hardness, Size & Shape

From 50mm street wheels to 60mm cruisers — how to pick the right wheels for where you skate.

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Skateboard Shoes Explained

Cupsole vs vulcanised, board feel vs protection — what pros look for in skate shoes.

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Setup by Discipline

Pro Setup Breakdowns

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Nyjah Huston's Complete Setup Breakdown

The world's most decorated street skater's exact gear — deck, trucks, wheels, shoes and why he rides them.

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Tony Hawk's Vert Setup Explained

50+ years of skating refined into one setup. What the GOAT rides and how it evolved.', coming: true

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Top 10 Pro Setups of 2025

The most-viewed pro setups on SkateSetups ranked — gear data from 279 professional skateboarders.

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