Ricky Oyola Skateboard Setup (2026)
Ricky Oyola is an American professional street skateboarder born August 3, 1971, in Pemberton, New Jersey, raised in Medford.
Current setup: Traffic Skateboards Ricky Oyola Pro Model 8.5″ deck · DropMFG Trucks trucks
Quick Facts
Discipline
- Stance
- Regular
- Hometown
- Medford, New Jersey, USA
- Nationality
- USA
- Born
- August 3, 1971
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Ricky Oyola's Complete Setup
Every piece of gear Ricky Oyola rides, from deck to shoes.
Deck
Traffic SkateboardsRicky Oyola Pro Model 8.5″
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Ricky Oyola Setup FAQ
What deck does Ricky Oyola ride?
Ricky Oyola rides a Traffic Skateboards Ricky Oyola 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 Traffic Skateboards Ricky Oyola Pro Model 8.5″ deck through the buy links in the setup above.
What trucks does Ricky Oyola use?
Ricky Oyola uses DropMFG 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 shoes does Ricky Oyola skate in?
Ricky Oyola skates in DC Shoes Oyola OG. 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 Ricky Oyola
Ricky Oyola is an American professional street skateboarder born August 3, 1971, in Pemberton, New Jersey, raised in Medford. He is one of the foundational figures of Philadelphia's skate scene, credited alongside Roger Browne, Matt Reason, and Sergei Trudnowski with establishing the city as a major force in skateboarding in the early 1990s. His part in Dan Wolfe's Eastern Exposure 3 (1996), filmed skating LOVE Park and the full architecture of Philadelphia, is considered one of the defining East Coast video parts of its era. In 2003 he founded Traffic Skateboards, a brand built around East Coast street skating authenticity, after leaving New Deal. Traffic remains one of the most respected independent board companies in the country.