Element
Sascha Demon 8.875
Sascha Demon 8.875 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Unleash your inner beast with the Element Sascha Demon 8.875" Skateboard Deck, a devilish creation from a brand that’s been pushing skate boundaries since 1992. Founded by Johnny Schillereff, Element Skateboards is renowned for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and technical prowess, blending art and performance for skaters worldwide. This 8.875" x 31.75" deck, designed by pro rider Sascha Daley, features a striking glow-in-the-dark demon graphic on a solid black backdrop, capturing a dark, edgy vibe. Crafted from 7-ply North American maple with Element’s standard formula, it offers a medium concave and a 14" wheelbase, ideal for street and park skating. Built for experienced skaters, this deck delivers durability, responsive pop, and a wider platform for enhanced stability and trick confidence.
Key Features
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7-Ply North American Maple: Element’s standard formula ensures a durable, lightweight deck with consistent pop and strength.
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8.875" Width: Wider size perfect for street and park skating, offering stability for landing tricks and larger setups.
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Medium Concave: Provides a balanced, responsive board feel for precise control during technical maneuvers and grinds.
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Sascha Demon Graphic: Glow-in-the-dark demon artwork by Sascha Daley adds a bold, devilish aesthetic.
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Popsicle Shape: 14" wheelbase with standard nose and tail supports switch riding and versatile trick performance.
Compatible Truck Sizes
For an 8.875" deck like the Element Sascha Demon, the truck axle width should closely match the deck width for optimal performance. Only Independent Trucks and Venture Trucks are included:
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Independent Trucks:
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Size 149 (8.5" axle width): Slightly narrower but compatible, offering a balanced setup for street and park skating.
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Size 159 (8.75" axle width): Closer match for 8.875" decks, providing stability for larger tricks.
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Venture Trucks:
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Size 5.8 (8.5" axle width): Compatible for a stable setup, though slightly narrow for the deck’s width.
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Note: Venture does not offer an 8.875" axle width, so Independent 159 is the best match for stability.
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General Guideline: Trucks with an 8.75" axle width (Independent 159) are the best match for this deck, while 8.5" trucks (Independent 149 or Venture 5.8) offer a slightly narrower stance for agility.
Preferred Wheel Sizes
The 8.875" Element Sascha Demon deck’s wider size supports a range of wheel sizes based on skating style:
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50-52mm: Ideal for technical street skating. Smaller wheels lower the center of gravity, enhancing control for flip tricks and grinds on ledges or rails. Recommended with low trucks to avoid wheelbite.
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53-54mm: A balanced choice for street and park skating. These wheels provide a mix of speed and maneuverability, perfect for most skaters using this deck.
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55-56mm: Suited for skateparks or mixed terrain. Larger wheels offer faster rolls and smoother rides over cracks or ramps, best with mid or high trucks and risers if needed.
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General Guideline: For an 8.875" deck, 50-54mm wheels are most popular for street-focused setups, while 54-56mm wheels are better for park or transition skating. Opt for harder wheels (83A or higher) for street and softer wheels (80A-83A) for skatepark surfaces.