Ben Hatchell 2026 skateboard setup — Powell Peralta 8.5", Independent trucks, Spitfire wheels

Ben Hatchell Skateboard Setup (2026)

Ben Hatchell is an American professional skateboarder from Virginia.

Current setup: Powell Peralta Pro Model 8.5″ deck · Independent Trucks Stage 11 trucks · Spitfire Wheels Formula Four wheels

Quick Facts

Discipline

street park bowl vert transition
Stance
Regular
Hometown
Manassas, USA
Nationality
USA
Born
april 4, 1990

Ben Hatchell's Complete Setup

Every piece of gear Ben Hatchell rides, from deck to shoes.

Deck

Powell Peralta

Pro Model 8.5″

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Trucks

Independent Trucks

Stage 11

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Wheels

Spitfire Wheels

Formula Four

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Ben Hatchell Setup FAQ

What deck does Ben Hatchell ride?

Ben Hatchell rides a Powell Peralta Pro Model 8.5″ deck in a 8.5" width 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 Powell Peralta Pro Model 8.5″ deck through the buy links in the setup above.

What trucks does Ben Hatchell use?

Ben Hatchell 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 Ben Hatchell ride?

Ben Hatchell 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.

About Ben Hatchell

Ben Hatchell is an American professional skateboarder from Virginia. He specializes in bowl and park skating and has won the Van Doren Invitational in Huntington Beach twice, in 2013 and 2015. Hatchell skates without pads in competition, which is unusual at the bowl and park level, and has accumulated 4 X Games medals across his career.