Nora Vasconcellos 2026 skateboard setup — Welcome, Thunder 149s, OJ wheels

Nora Vasconcellos Skateboard Setup (2026)

Nora Vasconcellos is an American professional skateboarder from Pembroke, Massachusetts, born November 28, 1992.

Current setup: Welcome Skateboards deck · Thunder Trucks Campus 149 trucks · OJ Wheels Nora Vasconcellos Pro wheels

Quick Facts

Discipline

street park bowl transition
Stance
Regular
Hometown
Pembroke, MA
Nationality
USA
Born
november 28, 1992
Turned Pro
2017

Nora Vasconcellos's Complete Setup

Every piece of gear Nora Vasconcellos rides, from deck to shoes.

Deck

Welcome Skateboards
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Trucks

Thunder Trucks

Campus 149

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Wheels

OJ Wheels

Nora Vasconcellos Pro

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Bearings

Bronson

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Grip Tape

Mob Griptape

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Shoes

Adidas Skateboarding

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Nora Vasconcellos Setup FAQ

What deck does Nora Vasconcellos ride?

Nora Vasconcellos rides a Welcome Skateboards deck 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 Welcome Skateboards deck through the buy links in the setup above.

What trucks does Nora Vasconcellos use?

Nora Vasconcellos uses Thunder Trucks Campus 149 trucks in size 149. 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 Nora Vasconcellos ride?

Nora Vasconcellos rides OJ Wheels Nora Vasconcellos Pro 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 Nora Vasconcellos skate in?

Nora Vasconcellos skates in Adidas Skateboarding Nora. 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 Nora Vasconcellos use?

Nora Vasconcellos uses Bronson 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 Nora Vasconcellos

Nora Vasconcellos is an American professional skateboarder from Pembroke, Massachusetts, born November 28, 1992. She started skating at age five and worked at Welcome Skateboards for four and a half years before turning pro. In 2017 she became the first woman to join the Adidas Skateboarding pro team, and that same year won the Vans Park Series World Championships and turned pro for Welcome. In 2022 she received the first-ever Adidas Skateboarding pro signature shoe for a woman. One of her Welcome pro model decks was acquired by the Smithsonian Institution in 2018. She was announced as a playable character in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 in April 2025. Welcome/Adidas.