Ed Templeton Skateboard Setup (2026)
Ed Templeton is an American professional skateboarder, artist, and photographer from Garden Grove, California, born July 28, 1972.
Current setup: Toy Machine Ed Templeton Pro Model 8.25″ deck · Thunder Trucks trucks · Toy Machine Toy Machine Wheels 52mm wheels
Quick Facts
Discipline
- Stance
- Regular
- Hometown
- Garden Grove, USA
- Nationality
- USA
- Born
- July 28, 1972
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Ed Templeton's Complete Setup
Every piece of gear Ed Templeton rides, from deck to shoes.
Deck
Toy MachineEd Templeton Pro Model 8.25″
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Wheels
Toy MachineToy Machine Wheels 52mm
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Grip Tape
Mob Griptape
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Ed Templeton Setup FAQ
What deck does Ed Templeton ride?
Ed Templeton rides a Toy Machine Ed Templeton Pro Model 8.25″ deck in a 8.25" 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 Toy Machine Ed Templeton Pro Model 8.25″ deck through the buy links in the setup above.
What trucks does Ed Templeton use?
Ed Templeton uses Thunder Trucks 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 Ed Templeton ride?
Ed Templeton rides Toy Machine Toy Machine Wheels 52mm wheels in 52mm. 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 Ed Templeton skate in?
Ed Templeton skates in Emerica Wino G6 Slip-On. 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.
About Ed Templeton
Ed Templeton is an American professional skateboarder, artist, and photographer from Garden Grove, California, born July 28, 1972. He turned pro for New Deal Skateboards in 1990, won multiple World Cup of Skateboarding street titles in the early 1990s, and founded Toy Machine Skateboards in 1993, which he continues to own and operate. Templeton's photography and painting are held in permanent collections including LACMA, and he was inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame in 2016.
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