Ema Kawakami Skateboard Setup (2026)
Ema Kawakami is a Japanese vert skateboarding prodigy from Kobe, Japan.
Current setup: Opera Skateboards deck · Slappy Trucks trucks
Quick Facts
Discipline
- Stance
- Regular
- Hometown
- Kobe, Japan
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Born
- 2014-09-08
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Ema Kawakami's Complete Setup
Every piece of gear Ema Kawakami rides, from deck to shoes.
Ema Kawakami Setup FAQ
What deck does Ema Kawakami ride?
Ema Kawakami rides a Opera Skateboards 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 Opera Skateboards deck through the buy links in the setup above.
What trucks does Ema Kawakami use?
Ema Kawakami uses Slappy 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 shoes does Ema Kawakami skate in?
Ema Kawakami skates in New Balance. 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 Ema Kawakami
Ema Kawakami is a Japanese vert skateboarding prodigy from Kobe, Japan. Born in 2014, he became the youngest person to land a 900 at age 7 in 2022, and at age 9 became the first person to land three consecutive 900s at Tony Hawk's Vert Alert 2024. He is the youngest male competitor and medalist in X Games history, winning bronze in Vert at X Games Salt Lake City 2025 at age 10. He also holds a Guinness World Record for most backside 540s in one minute.
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