Skate Like a Girl 8.0

Get radical with the Santa Cruz Skate Like a Girl 8.0" Skateboard Deck, a vibrant collaboration with the nonprofit Skate Like a Girl, founded to make skateboarding inclusive for all. Since 1973, Santa Cruz Skateboards, started by Richard Novak, Doug Haut, and Jay Shuirman, has been a pioneer in skate culture, known for iconic graphics and durable decks. This 8.0" x 30.5" deck features whimsical artwork by Hannah Eddy, showcasing skate snails, filmer frogs, and cheerful trees in a multicolored design. Crafted from 7-ply North American maple with epoxy resin, it includes the new ATV-S concave, a universal medium-depth shape tailored for smaller body types, offering a 13.0" wheelbase for responsive control. Ideal for street and park skating, this deck blends performance, inclusivity, and artistic flair.

Key Features

• 7-Ply Maple with Epoxy: North American maple pressed with epoxy resin ensures a strong, responsive deck with long-lasting pop and consistent concave.

• 8.0" Width: Versatile size perfect for street and park skating, balancing agility for technical tricks with stability for landings.

• ATV-S Concave: Universal medium-depth concave designed for smaller body types, with symmetrical nose and tail kick for all-terrain performance.

• Hannah Eddy Artwork: Multicolored Skate Like a Girl graphic with skate snails and filmer frogs adds a playful, inclusive vibe.

• Popsicle Shape: 13.0" wheelbase supports switch riding and versatile trick performance across various terrains.

Compatible Truck Sizes

For an 8.0" deck like the Santa Cruz Skate Like a Girl, the truck axle width should closely match the deck width for optimal performance. Only Independent Trucks and Venture Trucks are included:

• Independent Trucks:

  • Size 139 (8.0" axle width): Perfect match for 8.0" decks, offering a balanced setup for street and park skating.

  • Size 144 (8.25" axle width): Slightly wider but compatible, providing extra stability for bigger tricks.

• Venture Trucks:

  • Size 5.2 (8.0" axle width): Ideal for 8.0" decks, delivering lightweight performance and responsive turning.

  • Size 5.6 (8.25" axle width): Slightly wider but works well for a more stable setup.

• General Guideline: Trucks with an 8.0" axle width (Independent 139 or Venture 5.2) are the best match for this deck, while 8.25" trucks (Independent 144 or Venture 5.6) offer a slightly wider stance for added stability.

Preferred Wheel Sizes

The 8.0" Santa Cruz Skate Like a Girl deck’s versatile size supports a range of wheel sizes based on skating style:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• General Guideline: For an 8.0" 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.