Chris Cole professional skateboard setup

Chris Cole Skateboard Setup (2026)

Chris Cole is an American professional street skateboarder from Langhorne, Pennsylvania, born March 10, 1982.

Current setup: Zero 8.5 (also rides 8.349 Zero deck occasionally) deck · Thunder Trucks 149 Highs trucks · Wide Boys 52mm wheels

Last updated: 2021

Quick Facts

Discipline

street
Stance
Regular
Hometown
Langhorne, USA
Nationality
USA
Born
March 10, 1982

Chris Cole's Complete Setup

Every piece of gear Chris Cole rides, from deck to shoes.

Deck

Zero

8.5 (also rides 8.349 Zero deck occasionally)

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Trucks

Thunder Trucks

149 Highs

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Wheels

Wide Boys

52mm

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Bearings

Bones Swiss (shields removed)

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Grip Tape

Grizzly Griptape

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Shoes

Fallen
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About Chris Cole

Chris Cole is an American professional street skateboarder from Langhorne, Pennsylvania, born March 10, 1982. He turned pro for Zero Skateboards around 2000 and won Thrasher Magazine's Skater of the Year award in both 2005 and 2009. Cole also won two X Games gold medals in street, three consecutive Maloof Money Cup titles, and the 2013 Street League Super Crown Championship.

Stance: Regular, Very tight especially the back truck (front slightly looser for steering) Uses tight setup for responsiveness, stability, and to avoid wheelbite

Why Chris Cole Rides This Setup

Chris Cole's 2026 skateboard setup features a Zero 8.5 (also rides 8.349 Zero deck occasionally) deck, paired with Thunder Trucks 149 Highs trucks and Wide Boys 52mm wheels. For bearings, Chris Cole runs Bones Swiss (shields removed). Chris Cole skates in Fallen. Grip tape is Grizzly Griptape.

Chris Cole Setup FAQ

What skateboard deck does Chris Cole ride?

Chris Cole rides a Zero 8.5 (also rides 8.349 Zero deck occasionally) deck as of 2026.

What trucks does Chris Cole ride?

Chris Cole rides Thunder Trucks 149 Highs trucks.

What wheels does Chris Cole use?

Chris Cole uses Wide Boys 52mm wheels.

What shoes does Chris Cole skate?

Chris Cole skates in Fallen.

What bearings does Chris Cole use?

Chris Cole uses Bones Swiss (shields removed) bearings.