Rick Howard Skateboard Setup (2026)
Rick Howard is a legendary Canadian pro skateboarder and entrepreneur from Vancouver, BC.
Current setup: Girl Skateboards Full Court 8.25 deck · Independent Trucks Stage 11 139 trucks
Quick Facts
Discipline
- Stance
- Goofy
- Hometown
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Born
- 1972-08-31
- Turned Pro
- 1989
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Rick Howard's Complete Setup
Every piece of gear Rick Howard rides, from deck to shoes.
Trucks
Independent TrucksStage 11 139
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Rick Howard Setup FAQ
What deck does Rick Howard ride?
Rick Howard rides a Girl Skateboards Full Court 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 Full Court 8.25 deck through the buy links in the setup above.
What trucks does Rick Howard use?
Rick Howard uses Independent Trucks Stage 11 139 trucks in size 139. 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 Rick Howard skate in?
Rick Howard skates in Lakai Rick. 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 Rick Howard
Rick Howard is a legendary Canadian pro skateboarder and entrepreneur from Vancouver, BC. He turned pro for Blockhead in 1989 and later joined Plan B before co-founding Girl Skateboards in 1993 with Mike Carroll, Megan Baltimore, and Spike Jonze. He also co-founded Chocolate Skateboards, Fourstar Clothing, Lakai Limited Footwear (1999), and Crailtap Distribution. Known for his effortless style and technical combos, his parts in Plan B's 'Questionable' (1992) and 'Virtual Reality' (1993) are considered classics. The fakie frontside big spin heelflip is named the 'Rick Flip' or 'Howard Heel' after him. He was inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame in 2023.
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