How to choose your skateboard Trucks?

Before buying your skateboard trucks, it is important to clearly identify the selection criteria: width, height, materials,... This article aims to help you find your way among the large variety of trucks...

Which width of trucks to choose?

The choice of the size of the skateboard trucks must be in harmony with the width of the deck chosen. As a general rule, it is considered that the total length of the axle should correspond to the width of the board. If wide wheels are used, the trucks can be a little narrower in order to have an overall width of trucks + wheels = deck width.

To better guide you in your choice, you can refer to the table below

Which Height: Low or High?

Skateboard trucks can have varying ground clearance heights:

_Low trucks provides limited ground clearance, which minimizes reaction time to slam ollies and improves stability. If you are using 52mm wheels or less, go with this option.

_High trucks: A few millimeters of height allow the use of wheels up to 54mm in diameter. Beyond that, use pads to free up space between wheels and board. More height increases the level of leverage and therefore agility.

Truck weight and construction method

_The majority of trucks are made of cast aluminum, that is to say, molded aluminum. This finish represents the most optimal quality/price ratio.

_Some trucks are "Hollow", that is to say that the axles and/or the kingpin are hollow in order to save weight. This option will allow you to gain some height in your ollies.

_Forged trucks are made of forged aluminum. More expensive, they are also much more resistant and precise. If you have the annoying tendency to destroy your axles at lightning speed, it's time to consider switching to this type of truck.

_The weight of the trucks can vary from simple to double depending on the metals used. We tend to consider, rightly or wrongly, that light trucks are more fragile. For street riding and for grinding uneven surfaces, standard aluminum trucks will generally hold up better to repeated assaults. For skatepark riding with grinds on very smooth copings, the solidity of light trucks is sufficient and the benefit of weight gain / loss of solidity is largely beneficial.