Elliot Sloan 2026 skateboard setup — Birdhouse, Thunder & Bones

Elliot Sloan Skateboard Setup (2026)

Elliot Sloan is an American professional vert and megaramp skateboarder from New York, born July 29, 1988.

Current setup: Birdhouse Skateboards Reaper deck · Thunder Trucks Vert: 151 Hollow Lights Mega: 161 trucks · Bones Wheels Sloan Hammered (SPF P5 Sidecut) wheels

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Quick Facts

Discipline

vert transition
Stance
Goofy
Hometown
New York, USA
Nationality
USA
Born
July 29, 1988
Turned Pro
2007

Competition Medals

X Games
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Sponsors

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Elliot Sloan's Complete Setup

Every piece of gear Elliot Sloan rides, from deck to shoes.

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Deck

Birdhouse Skateboards

Reaper

8.5"

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Trucks

Thunder Trucks

Vert: 151 Hollow Lights Mega: 161

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Wheels

Bones Wheels

Sloan Hammered (SPF P5 Sidecut)

58mm

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Bearings

Bones Super Six

Grip Tape

Mob Griptape

Shoes

Fallen

Fiend II

Elliot Sloan Setup FAQ

What deck does Elliot Sloan ride?

Elliot Sloan rides a Birdhouse Skateboards Reaper 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 Birdhouse Skateboards Reaper deck through the buy links in the setup above.

What trucks does Elliot Sloan use?

Elliot Sloan uses Thunder Trucks Vert: 151 Hollow Lights Mega: 161 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 Elliot Sloan ride?

Elliot Sloan rides Bones Wheels Sloan Hammered (SPF P5 Sidecut) wheels in 58mm. 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 Elliot Sloan skate in?

Elliot Sloan skates in Fallen Fiend II. 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 Elliot Sloan use?

Elliot Sloan uses Bones Super Six 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 Elliot Sloan

Elliot Sloan is an American professional vert and megaramp skateboarder from New York, born July 29, 1988. He rides for Birdhouse Skateboards and competes across vert, megaramp, and big air disciplines. Sloan built and now trains at his own private vert and megaramp facility, Sloan Yard, in Vista, California, which has hosted X Games MegaPark events since 2022. He has won 7 X Games gold medals across multiple disciplines.

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