Madars Apse Skateboard Setup (2026)
Madars Apse is a Latvian professional street skateboarder from Ventspils, born November 19, 1989.
Current setup: Element Skateboards Madars Apse Pro Model 8.25″ deck · Independent Trucks Stage 11 trucks · OJ Wheels wheels
Quick Facts
Discipline
- Stance
- Regular
- Hometown
- Ventspils, Latvia
- Nationality
- Latvia
- Born
- november 19, 1989
Sponsors
Madars Apse's Complete Setup
Every piece of gear Madars Apse rides, from deck to shoes.
Deck
Element SkateboardsMadars Apse Pro Model 8.25″
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Madars Apse Setup FAQ
What deck does Madars Apse ride?
Madars Apse rides a Element Skateboards Madars Apse 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 Element Skateboards Madars Apse Pro Model 8.25″ deck through the buy links in the setup above.
What trucks does Madars Apse use?
Madars Apse 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 Madars Apse ride?
Madars Apse rides OJ 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 Madars Apse skate in?
Madars Apse skates in FP Footwear. 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 Madars Apse
Madars Apse is a Latvian professional street skateboarder from Ventspils, born November 19, 1989. He began skating in 2001 and earned his first sponsorship after selling flowers to buy his first proper board. He studied business administration in Barcelona and London before turning pro for Element Skateboards in 2014. Apse is the first Latvian professional street skateboarder and was named Kingpin Magazine's European Skater of the Year in both 2013 and 2015. He hosts the Red Bull video series Skate Tales, which documents skateboarding culture in remote and unusual locations worldwide.
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