Mike Vallely Skateboard Setup (2026)
Mike Vallely is an American professional skateboarder and musician from Edison, New Jersey, born June 29, 1970.
Current setup: Street Plant Mike Vallely Pro Model 8.5″ deck · Independent Trucks Stage 11 trucks
Quick Facts
Discipline
- Stance
- Regular
- Hometown
- Edison, NJ
- Nationality
- USA
- Born
- June 29, 1970
- Height
- 5'11" / 177 cm
- Turned Pro
- 1987
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Every piece of gear Mike Vallely rides, from deck to shoes.
Deck
Street PlantMike Vallely Pro Model 8.5″
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Mike Vallely Setup FAQ
What deck does Mike Vallely ride?
Mike Vallely rides a Street Plant Mike Vallely Pro Model 8.5″ deck in a 8.5" 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 Street Plant Mike Vallely Pro Model 8.5″ deck through the buy links in the setup above.
What trucks does Mike Vallely use?
Mike Vallely 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 shoes does Mike Vallely skate in?
Mike Vallely skates in Cariuma Vallely Pro. 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 Mike Vallely
Mike Vallely is an American professional skateboarder and musician from Edison, New Jersey, born June 29, 1970. He was discovered by Lance Mountain and Neil Blender at a vert contest at Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach in 1986 and joined Powell Peralta's Bones Brigade, turning pro in 1987. Vallely was among the first to develop double-kick skateboard shapes at World Industries in 1989, directly influencing the modern popsicle deck standard. He founded Street Plant Skateboards in 2015 as a fully independent, family-run operation, and served as lead singer of hardcore punk band Black Flag from 2013. He was inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame in 2021.
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