Mike Carroll Skateboard Setup (2026)
Mike Carroll is an American professional street skateboarder from Daly City, California, born August 24, 1975.
Current setup: Girl Skateboards Mike Carroll Pro Model 8.25″ deck · Royal Trucks trucks · Fillmore Carroll Pro Classic 53mm wheels
Quick Facts
Discipline
- Stance
- Goofy
- Hometown
- Daly City, CA
- Nationality
- USA
- Born
- August 24, 1975
Mike Carroll's Complete Setup
Every piece of gear Mike Carroll rides, from deck to shoes.
Deck
Girl SkateboardsMike Carroll Pro Model 8.25″
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Wheels
FillmoreCarroll Pro Classic 53mm
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Bearings
Bones
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Grip Tape
Mob Griptape
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Mike Carroll Setup FAQ
What deck does Mike Carroll ride?
Mike Carroll rides a Girl Skateboards Mike Carroll 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 Girl Skateboards Mike Carroll Pro Model 8.25″ deck through the buy links in the setup above.
What trucks does Mike Carroll use?
Mike Carroll uses Royal 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 wheels does Mike Carroll ride?
Mike Carroll rides Fillmore Carroll Pro Classic 53mm wheels in 53mm. 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 bearings does Mike Carroll use?
Mike Carroll 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 Mike Carroll
Mike Carroll is an American professional street skateboarder from Daly City, California, born August 24, 1975. He co-founded Girl Skateboards with Rick Howard in 1993 after leaving Plan B and was also instrumental in the creation of Chocolate Skateboards as a subdivision of Girl. Carroll co-founded Lakai Limited Footwear with Howard in 1999 and won Thrasher Magazine's Skater of the Year in 1994. He was inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame in 2023.