Lizzie Armanto Skateboard Setup (2026)
Lizzie Armanto is a Finnish-American professional skateboarder born January 26, 1993, in Ventura, California, raised in Santa Monica.
Current setup: Birdhouse Skateboards Lizzie Armanto Pro Model 8.0″ deck · Independent Trucks Stage 11 trucks · Bones Wheels wheels
Quick Facts
Discipline
- Stance
- Regular
- Hometown
- Santa Monica, CA
- Nationality
- Finland / USA
- Born
- January 26, 1993
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Lizzie Armanto's Complete Setup
Every piece of gear Lizzie Armanto rides, from deck to shoes.
Deck
Birdhouse SkateboardsLizzie Armanto Pro Model 8.0″
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Bearings
Bones
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Grip Tape
Bro Style Griptape
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Lizzie Armanto Setup FAQ
What deck does Lizzie Armanto ride?
Lizzie Armanto rides a Birdhouse Skateboards Lizzie Armanto Pro Model 8.0″ deck in a 8" 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 Lizzie Armanto Pro Model 8.0″ deck through the buy links in the setup above.
What trucks does Lizzie Armanto use?
Lizzie Armanto 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 Lizzie Armanto ride?
Lizzie Armanto rides Bones Wheels wheels. 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 Lizzie Armanto skate in?
Lizzie Armanto skates in Vans Skate Lizzie. 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 Lizzie Armanto use?
Lizzie Armanto 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 Lizzie Armanto
Lizzie Armanto is a Finnish-American professional skateboarder born January 26, 1993, in Ventura, California, raised in Santa Monica. She has won over 30 skateboarding competitions, including gold at the first ever women's X Games park event in Barcelona in 2013, and placed first in the World Cup of Skateboarding overall points race three years in a row from 2010 to 2012. In 2018 she became the first woman to complete Tony Hawk's 360-degree loop. Armanto chose to represent Finland at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, citing dual citizenship, and turned pro for Birdhouse Skateboards in 2017 after Tony Hawk brought her onto the team. She has a signature shoe with Vans.
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