Kevin Staab Skateboard Setup (2026)
Kevin Staab is an American professional skateboarder from Carlsbad, California, born April 22, 1966.
Current setup: Birdhouse Skateboards Kevin Staab Reissue 10.0″ deck · Independent Trucks Stage 11 trucks · OJ Wheels OJ II Team Rider 60mm wheels
Quick Facts
Discipline
- Stance
- Regular
- Hometown
- Carlsbad, CA
- Nationality
- USA
- Born
- april 22, 1966
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Kevin Staab's Complete Setup
Every piece of gear Kevin Staab rides, from deck to shoes.
Deck
Birdhouse SkateboardsKevin Staab Reissue 10.0″
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Wheels
OJ WheelsOJ II Team Rider 60mm
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Bearings
Bones
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Kevin Staab Setup FAQ
What deck does Kevin Staab ride?
Kevin Staab rides a Birdhouse Skateboards Kevin Staab Reissue 10.0″ deck in a 10" 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 Kevin Staab Reissue 10.0″ deck through the buy links in the setup above.
What trucks does Kevin Staab use?
Kevin Staab 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 Kevin Staab ride?
Kevin Staab rides OJ Wheels OJ II Team Rider 60mm wheels in 60mm. 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 Kevin Staab skate in?
Kevin Staab skates in Vans Staab. 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 Kevin Staab use?
Kevin Staab uses Bones 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 Kevin Staab
Kevin Staab is an American professional skateboarder from Carlsbad, California, born April 22, 1966. He was a leading vert competitor in the 1980s and had long-running sponsorships with Santa Cruz Skateboards and Sims Skateboards during his peak competitive years. Staab's pro model decks from that era remain among the more recognizable from the 1980s vert boom, and he continues to skate and release reissue boards.
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