Tom Penny Skateboard Setup (2026)
Tom Penny is a British professional skateboarder from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, born April 13, 1977, who grew up skateboarding in Oxford with a small group of friends and no access to skate shops or magazines.
Current setup: Flip Skateboards Penny Toms Friends 8" deck · Independent Trucks Stage 11 trucks · Ghetto Child Wheels 52mm Magic Tom Penny 101a wheels
Quick Facts
Discipline
- Stance
- Regular
- Hometown
- Abingdon, UK
- Nationality
- UK
- Born
- april 13, 1977
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Tom Penny's Complete Setup
Every piece of gear Tom Penny rides, from deck to shoes.
Deck
Flip SkateboardsPenny Toms Friends 8"
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Wheels
Ghetto Child Wheels52mm Magic Tom Penny 101a
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Bearings
Mosaic ABEC 7
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Grip Tape
Mob Griptape
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Hardware
Independent Hardware
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Tom Penny Setup FAQ
What deck does Tom Penny ride?
Tom Penny rides a Flip Skateboards Penny Toms Friends 8" deck in a 8" 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 Flip Skateboards Penny Toms Friends 8" deck through the buy links in the setup above.
What trucks does Tom Penny use?
Tom Penny 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 wheels does Tom Penny ride?
Tom Penny rides Ghetto Child Wheels 52mm Magic Tom Penny 101a wheels in 52mm. 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 Tom Penny skate in?
Tom Penny skates in éS Accel x Penny. 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 Tom Penny use?
Tom Penny uses Mosaic ABEC 7 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 Tom Penny
Tom Penny is a British professional skateboarder from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, born April 13, 1977, who grew up skateboarding in Oxford with a small group of friends and no access to skate shops or magazines. He turned pro at 16, won the 1995 Radlands UK Championships, then relocated to California with Flip. His footage throughout the mid to late 1990s was marked by an effortless, unhurried style on switch tricks and handrails that influenced a generation of skaters including Paul Rodriguez and Andrew Reynolds. He disappeared from the American skate scene after the late 1990s and became a semi-mythical figure, resurfacing in Flip's Sorry trilogy from 2002 onwards. Transworld named him the 21st most influential skateboarder of all time in 2011. He was inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame in 2023.
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