Top 10 Best Skateboarding Trucks Brands
The quest for the best skateboard trucks goes far beyond just the look or the brand name - it's about durability, turnability, and the right fit for your riding style. From grinding down the rails to cruising the streets or catching some serious air at your local skate park, the trucks you choose can drastically impact your skateboarding experience. Not to mention, the right set of trucks can enhance your control and stability, making every ride an absolute joy.Skateboarding trucks come in different shapes and sizes, each offering unique benefits and drawbacks. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie just starting to find your balance, there's a lot to consider when choosing your trucks. From the width and height to the bushing hardness, material, and the brand's reputation, each attribute contributes to the performance of your board.
It's not a one-size-fits-all kind of deal here. What works best for street skateboarding might not suit a downhill speed enthusiast. And hey, that's where the beauty of this list comes in. By casting your vote, you're not just contributing to a community consensus but also getting valuable insights from fellow skateboarders who've been there, done that.
So, what are the brands that stand out? Which ones have been delivering outstanding quality and performance, year after year?
Independent Trucks are the best! They grind so well. I couldn't grind on this ledge using my old skateboard, which had Bullet trucks (they suck). When I changed to a new board, I chose Indy Stage Elevens and I barely need wax to grind on street ledges now!
They are very durable and grind really well. After 2 years of skating, the stock bushings needed replacement. I changed them to Bones, which more skaters do after a while or right away. The truck is great, but some people hate on their stock bushings.
Thunder trucks are really light and strong, which makes them last long and lets you pop higher. I'd recommend them to ANYONE that skates because overall, they're good at grinding too.
You can't really get any better! If you had Thunders, you would know what I'm talking about. Plus, avoid Tensors. They're the worst ever. My Magnesiums bent after one 5-foot grind!
I had Venture trucks on my old board. They are light and grind well, but for some reason whenever I try to ride them loose, the bolt comes off.
I have had mine for two years and I still ride them!
And I recommend these trucks! Guaranteed. Venture Trucks forever! By the way, Independent sucks. Laugh out loud.
These trucks are good, especially when you turn, grind, and pop. I highly recommend them to anyone.
Their Magnesium trucks are so durable and amazing. I like this list. It's probably the only skateboarding top ten that isn't voted on by a bunch of posers.
Um, the best ever! Booya! The best are the Sliders, so good and smooth on those deadly nose and tailslides!
Really light and strong! Way better than Independent and Thunder.
Light, durable, grinds hella smooth, and turns the best with Bones bushings.
Awesome trucks, going great on any deck (of course). Had them for 4 years now. So far, no rust or anything on them and this truck is pretty smooth on grinding.
The best for transition skating!
The Newcomers
Core is number one. Great for beginners as well as for anyone. They are really good with Reds. I just started skateboarding and I can almost do a kickflip.
Can't believe why nobody has mentioned these. People seem to forget how great they are. I've been skating since the late 80s and I've ridden a lot of different trucks in that time. Everyone gets excited about Indys, but I really don't see the attraction to them.
I have a pair of Darts on my current transition board, and I honestly haven't ridden trucks this nice ever before. They have a great feeling to them, and their geometry is so nice. They're awesome for carving bowls and they grind really well. I wouldn't use the 161s for street as they are pretty heavy. With 66mm Bullet wheels on them and a 9.5" board, flip tricks are REALLY hard on that setup. But again, this is a transition setup. I run Tensors on my street board (Element) with a set of Bones SPF wheels.
Most of the brands stated above are all pretty similar to Independent trucks in their design. Trackers for life!