Anthony Van Engelen Skateboard Setup (2026)
Anthony Van Engelen is an American professional street skateboarder from San Diego, born November 20, 1978.
Current setup: Fucking Awesome deck · Independent Trucks Stage 11 trucks · Spitfire Wheels Formula Four wheels
Quick Facts
Discipline
- Stance
- Regular
- Hometown
- San Diego, USA
- Nationality
- USA
- Born
- november 20, 1978
Sponsors
Anthony Van Engelen's Complete Setup
Every piece of gear Anthony Van Engelen rides, from deck to shoes.
Bearings
Bones Swiss
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Grip Tape
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Anthony Van Engelen Setup FAQ
What deck does Anthony Van Engelen ride?
Anthony Van Engelen rides a Fucking Awesome deck as of 2026. Deck choice is the single biggest factor in a pro's setup — width affects stance and stability, while concave and construction drive pop and flick. You can shop the same Fucking Awesome deck through the buy links in the setup above.
What trucks does Anthony Van Engelen use?
Anthony Van Engelen uses Independent Trucks Stage 11 trucks. Trucks determine how a skateboard turns and how it lands grinds, and pros typically match hanger width to deck width for proper alignment. Most pro skaters stick with one truck brand for years once they have the feel dialed in.
What wheels does Anthony Van Engelen ride?
Anthony Van Engelen rides Spitfire Wheels Formula Four wheels. Wheel size and hardness drive speed and grip — smaller, harder wheels favor technical street skating, while larger, softer wheels suit transition, park, and rougher terrain.
What shoes does Anthony Van Engelen skate in?
Anthony Van Engelen skates in Vans AVE 2.0. Skate shoes are built with reinforced toe caps, vulcanized or cupsole construction, and grippy gum rubber outsoles for board feel and durability. Pros often go through several pairs a month from heavy daily skating.
What bearings does Anthony Van Engelen use?
Anthony Van Engelen uses Bones Swiss bearings. Bearings determine roll speed and how long your wheels keep spinning, and a properly maintained set should last as long as your wheels with regular cleaning. Pros usually upgrade bearings before swapping wheels.
About Anthony Van Engelen
Anthony Van Engelen is an American professional street skateboarder from San Diego, born November 20, 1978. He turned pro for Alien Workshop in 1999 and co-founded Fucking Awesome with Jason Dill in 2013 after both left Alien Workshop. Van Engelen won Thrasher Magazine's Skater of the Year award in 2015 for his part in the Vans full-length video Propeller, and his 2009 part in Alien Workshop's Mind Field was named Best Video Part by Transworld Magazine.
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