Marc Johnson Skateboard Setup (2026)
Marc Johnson is an American professional street skateboarder from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, born January 6, 1977.
Current setup: Business and Company 8.25″ deck · Thunder Trucks Marc Johnson Signature 145 trucks · Spitfire Wheels wheels
Quick Facts
Discipline
- Stance
- Regular
- Hometown
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Nationality
- USA
- Born
- January 6, 1977
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Marc Johnson's Complete Setup
Every piece of gear Marc Johnson rides, from deck to shoes.
Trucks
Thunder TrucksMarc Johnson Signature 145
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Bearings
Bones
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Grip Tape
Mob Griptape
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Marc Johnson Setup FAQ
What deck does Marc Johnson ride?
Marc Johnson rides a Business and Company 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 Business and Company 8.25″ deck through the buy links in the setup above.
What trucks does Marc Johnson use?
Marc Johnson uses Thunder Trucks Marc Johnson Signature 145 trucks in size 145. 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 Marc Johnson ride?
Marc Johnson rides Spitfire 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 Marc Johnson skate in?
Marc Johnson skates in Adidas. 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 Marc Johnson use?
Marc Johnson 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 Marc Johnson
Marc Johnson is an American professional street skateboarder from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, born January 6, 1977. He co-founded Enjoi Skateboards around 2000, then left to ride for Chocolate before joining Lakai. He won Thrasher Magazine's Skater of the Year in 2007 for his three-part segment in Lakai's Fully Flared, widely considered one of the most technically and cinematically ambitious video parts of its era. Johnson has been sober since September 2009 and now rides for his own brand, Business and Company.
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