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Best Skateboard of July 2026

Across 20 skateboards scored on published specs, GearVetted ranks the Toy Machine Monster Deck the Best Overall pick, with the Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck as Runner-Up and the Element Section Skateboard Deck as Best Value. GearVetted ranks skateboards on published manufacturer specs and non-Amazon retailer evidence, covering 20 skateboards. The Toy Machine Monster Deck takes Best Overall, best for all-around street, park, and transition control at 89/100. Every skateboard in the ranking was ranked from the same set of published specs, with every score on the 0-100 scale.

Updated from published specs · Scored by the GearVetted methodology · Editorial standards · No first-hand product testing

SPEC LEDGER#1

Toy Machine Monster Deck Team

Skateboards

Width (in)8.3 in
Length (in)32 in
Wheelbase (in)14.3 in
Deck Width Fitgrade100/100
GearVetted89/100

3 specs · 1 source

Full scorecard ->
Deck Width Fit28%
Deck Construction20%
Wheelbase Fit18%
Concave Control13%
Deck Length Fit9%
Nose Size6%
Tail Size6%
Spec-based · no first-hand testing

Quick picks

Start with the use case

  1. #1Best Overall89/100

    Toy Machine Monster Deck

    Weak spot: nose size (50/100)

  2. #2#2 Overall89/100

    Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck

    Weak spot: nose size (50/100)

  3. #3#3 Overall88/100

    Element Section Skateboard Deck

    Weak spot: concave control (50/100)

  4. #4#4 Overall87/100

    Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck

    Weak spot: concave control (50/100)

How to choose

Match the weights to your use case

Use the table like a scorecard for skateboards. deck width fit holds 28% of the model; deck construction holds 20%. Inspect wheelbase fit and concave control before choosing between rows aimed at balancing stability, turn response, and pop timing or flick, foot lock-in, and board feel.

Use-case comparison

Skateboards Use-Case Checks Before the Table

The row score is a shortlist signal. Match deck width fit to all-around street, park, and transition control, then inspect deck construction and wheelbase fit before opening a product link. Evidence date July 1, 2026; neutral scores mark missing data. That keeps affiliate actions downstream from the evidence. The score can identify a reasonable starting row, but the decision still depends on fit, source freshness, and whether the weak dimensions matter for the buyer. Use the details to confirm the trade-off before treating the link as the right next step.

All 20 skateboards, ranked

The visible skateboards columns focus on deck width fit, deck construction, and wheelbase fit; unchanged catalog fields move into each row drawer.

Weighted-field range chart places every skateboards row from low to high value. GearVetted charts 7 skateboards dimensions across 20 catalog rows. Across skateboards rows, deck construction shows the widest spread in the full catalog range. Specification range strips Each skateboards row is a tick; the top rank uses the heavier green mark. Deck Width Fit 9 observed values 7.8 in 9.8 in Deck Construction 7 observed values 7-Ply Canadian Maple R1 7-Ply Hard Rock Maple Wheelbase Fit 6 observed values 14 in 14.5 in Concave Control 4 observed values Full missing Deck Length Fit 10 observed values 31.1 in 32.4 in Nose Size 5 observed values 6.5 in 7.1 in Tail Size 4 observed values 6.5 in 6.8 in Uniform skateboards rows stay visible instead of being omitted.
GearVetted charts 7 skateboards dimensions across 20 catalog rows. Across skateboards rows, deck construction shows the widest spread in the full catalog range.
Showing all 20 scored products.
20 skateboards appear in the 2026 score table, using published manufacturer and retailer spec tables; marketing claims are not scored unless the source hierarchy backs the field and with width (in), length (in), wheelbase (in) beside each score.
ProductBest fit / trade-offAction
Top scoreToy Machine Monster Deck89/1008.3 in32 in14.3 inTrade-off: Deck Construction 78/100Full scorecard
Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck89/1008.4 in32.2 in14.3 inTrade-off: Concave Control 84/100Full scorecard
Element Section Skateboard Deck88/1008.3 in32 in14.3 inTrade-off: Deck Construction 78/100Full scorecard
Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck87/1008.3 in31.8 in14.2 inTrade-off: Deck Construction 86/100Full scorecard
Baker Brand Logo Deck85/1008.3 in31.9 in14.3 inTrade-off: Concave Control 68/100Full scorecard
Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Deck84/1008.8 in32 in14.3 inTrade-off: Deck Width Fit 60/100Full scorecard
Zero Single Skull Deck84/1008.3 in31.9 in14.3 inTrade-off: Deck Construction 84/100Full scorecard
Plan B Sheckler Apex Deck83/1008.1 in31.9 in14.2 inTrade-off: Deck Construction 78/100
Powell-Peralta Flight Deck82/1008.5 in32.1 in14.3 inTrade-off: Deck Width Fit 84/100
Real Ishod Wair Monarch Deck82/1008 in31.5 in14.3 inTrade-off: Deck Length Fit 70/100
Polar Skate Co Default Deck79/1008.5 in32.1 in14.4 inTrade-off: Nose Size 80/100
Primitive Rodriguez Eternity Deck76/1008 in31.5 in14 inTrade-off: Wheelbase Fit 70/100
Anti-Hero Classic Eagle Deck75/1008.4 in32.3 in14.5 inTrade-off: Wheelbase Fit 76/100
Hockey Nik Stain Side Two Deck72/1008.5 in31.8 in14.3 inTrade-off: Deck Width Fit 84/100
Birdhouse Tony Hawk Falcon Deck72/1008.1 in31.5 in14 inTrade-off: Wheelbase Fit 70/100
Chocolate Chunk Skateboard Deck71/1008.5 in31.9 in14 inTrade-off: Wheelbase Fit 70/100
Palace Basically A Deck69/1008.4 inNot listedNot listedTrade-off: Deck Construction 86/100
Welcome Nora On Amulet Deck68/1008.6 in32.4 in14.5 inTrade-off: Deck Width Fit 72/100
Krooked Gonz Sweatpants Deck59/1009.8 in32 in14.4 inTrade-off: Deck Width Fit 35/100
Girl 93 Til Deck53/1007.8 in31.1 inNot listedTrade-off: Deck Width Fit 60/100
  1. Width (in)
    8.3 in
    Length (in)
    32 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14.3 in

    Trade-off: Deck Construction 78/100

    Full scorecard
  2. Width (in)
    8.4 in
    Length (in)
    32.2 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14.3 in

    Trade-off: Concave Control 84/100

    Full scorecard
  3. Width (in)
    8.3 in
    Length (in)
    32 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14.3 in

    Trade-off: Deck Construction 78/100

    Full scorecard
  4. Width (in)
    8.3 in
    Length (in)
    31.8 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14.2 in

    Trade-off: Deck Construction 86/100

    Full scorecard
  5. Width (in)
    8.3 in
    Length (in)
    31.9 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14.3 in

    Trade-off: Concave Control 68/100

    Full scorecard
  6. Width (in)
    8.8 in
    Length (in)
    32 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14.3 in

    Trade-off: Deck Width Fit 60/100

    Full scorecard
  7. Width (in)
    8.3 in
    Length (in)
    31.9 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14.3 in

    Trade-off: Deck Construction 84/100

    Full scorecard
  8. #8
    Plan B Sheckler Apex Deck
    83/100
    Width (in)
    8.1 in
    Length (in)
    31.9 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14.2 in

    Trade-off: Deck Construction 78/100

  9. #9
    Powell-Peralta Flight Deck
    82/100
    Width (in)
    8.5 in
    Length (in)
    32.1 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14.3 in

    Trade-off: Deck Width Fit 84/100

  10. #10
    Real Ishod Wair Monarch Deck
    82/100
    Width (in)
    8 in
    Length (in)
    31.5 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14.3 in

    Trade-off: Deck Length Fit 70/100

  11. #11
    Polar Skate Co Default Deck
    79/100
    Width (in)
    8.5 in
    Length (in)
    32.1 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14.4 in

    Trade-off: Nose Size 80/100

  12. #12
    Primitive Rodriguez Eternity Deck
    76/100
    Width (in)
    8 in
    Length (in)
    31.5 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14 in

    Trade-off: Wheelbase Fit 70/100

  13. #13
    Anti-Hero Classic Eagle Deck
    75/100
    Width (in)
    8.4 in
    Length (in)
    32.3 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14.5 in

    Trade-off: Wheelbase Fit 76/100

  14. #14
    Hockey Nik Stain Side Two Deck
    72/100
    Width (in)
    8.5 in
    Length (in)
    31.8 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14.3 in

    Trade-off: Deck Width Fit 84/100

  15. #15
    Birdhouse Tony Hawk Falcon Deck
    72/100
    Width (in)
    8.1 in
    Length (in)
    31.5 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14 in

    Trade-off: Wheelbase Fit 70/100

  16. #16
    Chocolate Chunk Skateboard Deck
    71/100
    Width (in)
    8.5 in
    Length (in)
    31.9 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14 in

    Trade-off: Wheelbase Fit 70/100

  17. #17
    Palace Basically A Deck
    69/100
    Width (in)
    8.4 in
    Length (in)
    Not listed
    Wheelbase (in)
    Not listed

    Trade-off: Deck Construction 86/100

  18. #18
    Welcome Nora On Amulet Deck
    68/100
    Width (in)
    8.6 in
    Length (in)
    32.4 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14.5 in

    Trade-off: Deck Width Fit 72/100

  19. #19
    Krooked Gonz Sweatpants Deck
    59/100
    Width (in)
    9.8 in
    Length (in)
    32 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    14.4 in

    Trade-off: Deck Width Fit 35/100

  20. #20
    Girl 93 Til Deck
    53/100
    Width (in)
    7.8 in
    Length (in)
    31.1 in
    Wheelbase (in)
    Not listed

    Trade-off: Deck Width Fit 60/100

For skateboards, a 2-point score gap is close enough to check the published tie-break order, especially width (in) against length (in).

All 20 scored products are included in the table.

Source fields checked on July 1, 2026. For skateboards, compare width (in), length (in), and wheelbase (in) before treating any low row as a fit; price and availability are not estimated. No product is a perfect match; low scores mark the closest match only when a row misses a scored dimension.

Buying question

What size skateboard should I get for my shoe size?

Guidance is strongest on width; those values are published for all 20 skateboards. Some listings are thinner on length and wheelbase. Confident on deck width and wheelbase. Wheel durometer and rough-pavement comfort are refused unless wheel specs exist.

Shoe size9

Use shoe size to steer deck width before comparing board specs.

For average adult shoe sizes, 8.0-8.4 in is the balanced first-board range.

Top matching product

It matches 8.3 in width, 32 in length, and 14.3 in wheelbase in the published specs.

Full scorecard ->

Runner-up: Element Section Skateboard Deck (88/100)

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Skateboards positioning map using Deck Width Fit on the x axis and Wheelbase Fit on the y axis. GearVetted maps 18 skateboards by deck width fit and wheelbase fit. The high end of this wheelbase fit plot is anchored at 89/100. Skateboards positioning map Every dot is one skateboards; labels are limited to the top five ranks. 88.99.8 1414.314.5 lower deck width fit, higher wheelbase fithigher deck width fit, higher wheelbase fitlower deck width fit, lower wheelbase fithigher deck width fit, lower wheelbase fit Toy Machine Monster Deck Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck Element Section Skateboard Deck Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck Baker Brand Logo Deck Deck Width Fit Wheelbase Fit Axes use catalog values for deck width fit and wheelbase fit.
GearVetted maps 18 skateboards by deck width fit and wheelbase fit. The high end of this wheelbase fit plot is anchored at 89/100.

The picks, one by one

Skateboards deck width fit score breakdown for 5 ranked products by weighted scoring dimension. The top five skateboards are separated by 4 points; concave control is the tiebreaker. Score contribution by dimension Deck Width Fit (28%)Deck Construction (20%)Wheelbase Fit (18%)Concave Control (13%)Deck Length Fit (9%)Nose Size (6%)Tail Size (6%) 0255075100 #1 Toy Machine Monster Deck: 89/100 #1 Toy Machine Monster Deck 281618129 89/100 #2 Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck: 89/100 #2 Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck 262018118 89/100 #3 Element Section Skateboard Deck: 88/100 #3 Element Section Skateboard… 2816189 88/100 #4 Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck: 87/100 #4 Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck 2817168 87/100 #5 Baker Brand Logo Deck: 85/100 #5 Baker Brand Logo Deck 28161898 85/100 Skateboards: weight x grade, 0-100 scale. GearVetted
  1. #1 Toy Machine Monster Deck89/100Deck Width Fit 28 pts, Wheelbase Fit 18 pts, Deck Construction 16 pts
  2. #2 Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck89/100Deck Width Fit 26 pts, Deck Construction 20 pts, Wheelbase Fit 18 pts
  3. #3 Element Section Skateboard Deck88/100Deck Width Fit 28 pts, Wheelbase Fit 18 pts, Deck Construction 16 pts
  4. #4 Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck87/100Deck Width Fit 28 pts, Deck Construction 17 pts, Wheelbase Fit 16 pts
  5. #5 Baker Brand Logo Deck85/100Deck Width Fit 28 pts, Wheelbase Fit 18 pts, Deck Construction 16 pts
5 products with score contribution by dimension
ProductCompositeDeck Width FitDeck ConstructionWheelbase FitConcave ControlDeck Length FitNose SizeTail Size
Toy Machine Monster Deck89/10028 points from grade 115.6 points from grade 0.7818 points from grade 111.7 points from grade 0.99 points from grade 13 points from grade 0.53 points from grade 0.5
Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck89/10025.8 points from grade 0.9220 points from grade 118 points from grade 110.9 points from grade 0.847.6 points from grade 0.843 points from grade 0.53 points from grade 0.5
Element Section Skateboard Deck88/10028 points from grade 115.6 points from grade 0.7818 points from grade 16.5 points from grade 0.59 points from grade 15.4 points from grade 0.95.3 points from grade 0.88
Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck87/10028 points from grade 117.2 points from grade 0.8616.2 points from grade 0.96.5 points from grade 0.57.7 points from grade 0.866 points from grade 15.3 points from grade 0.88
Baker Brand Logo Deck85/10028 points from grade 115.6 points from grade 0.7818 points from grade 18.8 points from grade 0.688.1 points from grade 0.93 points from grade 0.53 points from grade 0.5
The top five skateboards are separated by 4 points; concave control is the tiebreaker.

Best Overall

Toy Machine Monster Deck

89/100

GearVettedhow it’s scored

Width (in)
8.3 in
Length (in)
32 in
Wheelbase (in)
14.3 in
Showing all 7 scored dimensions
Deck Width Fit100
Deck Construction78
Wheelbase Fit100
Concave Control90
Deck Length Fit100
Nose Size50
Tail Size50

Why it ranks here

Toy Machine Monster Deck beats Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck on deck width fit: 100/100 vs 92/100. nose size is the compromise for Toy Machine Monster Deck, landing at 50/100. It has its strongest score on deck width fit at 100/100.

On deck width fit, the shortlist barely separates Toy Machine Monster Deck from Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck; weigh deck width fit against your own use before treating Toy Machine Monster Deck as clearly better.

  • Deck Width Fit: A 8.3 in width for Toy Machine Monster Deck lands at the top of this score lane; one reason Toy Machine Monster Deck stands out for all-around street, park, and transition control.
  • Deck Construction: Toy Machine Monster Deck scores 78/100 on deck construction, which carries 20% of the score; a visible edge for Toy Machine Monster Deck for pop, strength, and long-term shape retention.
  • Wheelbase Fit: A 14.3 in wheelbase for Toy Machine Monster Deck reaches the top grade on this line; useful support for buyers comparing Toy Machine Monster Deck for balancing stability, turn response, and pop timing.

Check before you buy

  • Toy Machine Monster Deck bottoms out on deck construction, shown at 78/100.
Details ▾
Display model
Team
Width (in)
8.3 in
Length (in)
32 in
Wheelbase (in)
14.3 in
Last verified
2026-07-01
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#2 Overall

Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck

89/100

GearVettedhow it’s scored

Width (in)
8.4 in
Length (in)
32.2 in
Wheelbase (in)
14.3 in
Showing all 7 scored dimensions
Deck Width Fit92
Deck Construction100
Wheelbase Fit100
Concave Control84
Deck Length Fit84
Nose Size50
Tail Size50

Why it ranks here

On deck width fit, Toy Machine Monster Deck holds the edge: 100/100 against 92/100 for Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck. Against Element Section Skateboard Deck, Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck has its clearest edge on concave control: 84/100 vs 50/100. Buyers should double-check nose size; Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck scores 50/100 there.

Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck is essentially in the same tier as Toy Machine Monster Deck; deck construction matters more here than the list order.

  • Deck Width Fit: A 8.4 in width for Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck scores strongly on this line; a visible edge for Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck for all-around street, park, and transition control.
  • Deck Construction: Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck scores 100/100 on deck construction, which carries 20% of the score; useful support for buyers comparing Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck for pop, strength, and long-term shape retention.
  • Wheelbase Fit: A 14.3 in wheelbase for Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck takes full credit for this dimension; helping Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck reach 89/100 for balancing stability, turn response, and pop timing.

Check before you buy

  • Start Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck's caveat check with concave control (84/100).
Details ▾
Display model
Expanded Gold
Width (in)
8.4 in
Length (in)
32.2 in
Wheelbase (in)
14.3 in
Last verified
2026-07-01
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#3 Overall

Element Section Skateboard Deck

88/100

GearVettedhow it’s scored

Width (in)
8.3 in
Length (in)
32 in
Wheelbase (in)
14.3 in
Showing all 7 scored dimensions
Deck Width Fit100
Deck Construction78
Wheelbase Fit100
Concave Control50
Deck Length Fit100
Nose Size90
Tail Size88

Why it ranks here

Element Section Skateboard Deck is the row to shortlist if all-around street, park, and transition control; good fit for buyers checking deck width fit (8.3 in) leads your needs. Element Section Skateboard Deck concedes concave control to Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck, 50/100 to 84/100. Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck is close overall, but Element Section Skateboard Deck opens the gap on wheelbase fit: 100/100 to 90/100.

Element Section Skateboard Deck and Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck are separated by 1 point; compare deck width fit before choosing between them.

  • Deck Width Fit: A 8.3 in width for Element Section Skateboard Deck reaches the top grade on this line; useful support for buyers comparing Element Section Skateboard Deck for all-around street, park, and transition control.
  • Deck Construction: Element Section Skateboard Deck scores 78/100 on deck construction, which carries 20% of the score; helping Element Section Skateboard Deck reach 88/100 for pop, strength, and long-term shape retention.
  • Wheelbase Fit: A 14.3 in wheelbase for Element Section Skateboard Deck hits the ceiling for this scored input; one reason Element Section Skateboard Deck stands out for balancing stability, turn response, and pop timing.

Check before you buy

  • The softest visible score is deck construction at 78/100 for Element Section Skateboard Deck.
Details ▾
Display model
Black
Width (in)
8.3 in
Length (in)
32 in
Wheelbase (in)
14.3 in
Last verified
2026-07-01
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#4 Overall

Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck

87/100

GearVettedhow it’s scored

Width (in)
8.3 in
Length (in)
31.8 in
Wheelbase (in)
14.2 in
Showing all 7 scored dimensions
Deck Width Fit100
Deck Construction86
Wheelbase Fit90
Concave Control50
Deck Length Fit86
Nose Size100
Tail Size88

Why it ranks here

Expect Element Section Skateboard Deck to read stronger on wheelbase fit: 100/100, next to 90/100 for Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck. It gives you more nose size than Baker Brand Logo Deck: 100/100 vs 50/100. Buyers should double-check concave control; Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck scores 50/100 there.

Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck stays close to Element Section Skateboard Deck with only 1 point between them. Deck construction is the first place to look for a practical difference.

  • Deck Width Fit: A 8.3 in width for Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck takes full credit for this dimension; helping Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck reach 87/100 for all-around street, park, and transition control.
  • Deck Construction: Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck scores 86/100 on deck construction, which carries 20% of the score; one reason Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck stands out for pop, strength, and long-term shape retention.
  • Wheelbase Fit: A 14.2 in wheelbase for Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck keeps this dimension above the pack; a visible edge for Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck for balancing stability, turn response, and pop timing.

Check before you buy

  • Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck bottoms out on deck construction, shown at 86/100.
Details ▾
Display model
Jason Dill
Width (in)
8.3 in
Length (in)
31.8 in
Wheelbase (in)
14.2 in
Last verified
2026-07-01
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#5 Overall

Baker Brand Logo Deck

85/100

GearVettedhow it’s scored

Width (in)
8.3 in
Length (in)
31.9 in
Wheelbase (in)
14.3 in
Showing all 7 scored dimensions
Deck Width Fit100
Deck Construction78
Wheelbase Fit100
Concave Control68
Deck Length Fit90
Nose Size50
Tail Size50

Why it ranks here

Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck is stronger than Baker Brand Logo Deck on nose size: 100/100 vs 50/100. On deck width fit, Baker Brand Logo Deck outscores Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Deck 100/100 to 60/100. Buyers should double-check nose size; Baker Brand Logo Deck scores 50/100 there.

On deck width fit, the shortlist barely separates Baker Brand Logo Deck from Fucking Awesome Eyes 2 Deck; weigh deck width fit against your own use before treating Baker Brand Logo Deck as clearly better.

  • Deck Width Fit: A 8.3 in width for Baker Brand Logo Deck hits the ceiling for this scored input; one reason Baker Brand Logo Deck stands out for all-around street, park, and transition control.
  • Deck Construction: Baker Brand Logo Deck scores 78/100 on deck construction, which carries 20% of the score; a visible edge for Baker Brand Logo Deck for pop, strength, and long-term shape retention.
  • Wheelbase Fit: A 14.3 in wheelbase for Baker Brand Logo Deck reaches the ceiling for this dimension; useful support for buyers comparing Baker Brand Logo Deck for balancing stability, turn response, and pop timing.

Check before you buy

  • Baker Brand Logo Deck bottoms out on concave control, shown at 68/100.
Details ▾
Display model
Black/White
Width (in)
8.3 in
Length (in)
31.9 in
Wheelbase (in)
14.3 in
Last verified
2026-07-01
Compare all 20Specs checked July 1, 2026

#6 Overall

Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Deck

84/100

GearVettedhow it’s scored

Width (in)
8.8 in
Length (in)
32 in
Wheelbase (in)
14.3 in
Showing all 7 scored dimensions
Deck Width Fit60
Deck Construction84
Wheelbase Fit100
Concave Control90
Deck Length Fit96
Nose Size100
Tail Size100

Why it ranks here

Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Deck earns its slot when deck width fit (8.8 in) is the priority. The concave control line separates the pair: Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Deck shows 90/100 against 50/100 for Zero Single Skull Deck. It gives up ground to Baker Brand Logo Deck on deck width fit: 60/100 vs 100/100.

Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Deck is essentially in the same tier as Baker Brand Logo Deck; deck construction matters more here than the list order.

  • Deck Construction: Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Deck scores 84/100 on deck construction, which carries 20% of the score; useful support for buyers comparing Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Deck for pop, strength, and long-term shape retention.
  • Wheelbase Fit: A 14.3 in wheelbase for Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Deck reaches the top grade on this line; helping Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Deck reach 84/100 for balancing stability, turn response, and pop timing.
  • Concave Control: Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Deck scores 90/100 on concave control, which carries 13% of the score; one reason Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Deck stands out for flick, foot lock-in, and board feel.

Check before you buy

  • The listed specs are thinnest on deck width fit (8.8 in).
Details ▾
Display model
Blue
Width (in)
8.8 in
Length (in)
32 in
Wheelbase (in)
14.3 in
Last verified
2026-07-01
Compare all 20Specs checked July 1, 2026

#7 Overall

Zero Single Skull Deck

84/100

GearVettedhow it’s scored

Width (in)
8.3 in
Length (in)
31.9 in
Wheelbase (in)
14.3 in
Showing all 7 scored dimensions
Deck Width Fit100
Deck Construction84
Wheelbase Fit100
Concave Control50
Deck Length Fit94
Nose Size50
Tail Size50

Why it ranks here

Zero Single Skull Deck is the row to shortlist if made for buyers who put deck width fit (8.3 in) first leads your needs. The trade-off versus Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Deck is concave control: Zero Single Skull Deck scores 50/100 there. Zero Single Skull Deck holds a clear deck width fit advantage over Plan B Sheckler Apex Deck, 100/100 to 90/100.

Zero Single Skull Deck and Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Deck finish with the same total score; compare deck width fit before choosing between them.

  • Deck Width Fit: A 8.3 in width for Zero Single Skull Deck reaches the ceiling for this dimension; useful support for buyers comparing Zero Single Skull Deck for all-around street, park, and transition control.
  • Deck Construction: Zero Single Skull Deck scores 84/100 on deck construction, which carries 20% of the score; helping Zero Single Skull Deck reach 84/100 for pop, strength, and long-term shape retention.
  • Wheelbase Fit: A 14.3 in wheelbase for Zero Single Skull Deck takes full credit for this dimension; one reason Zero Single Skull Deck stands out for balancing stability, turn response, and pop timing.

Check before you buy

  • Deck Construction is the low score to inspect for Zero Single Skull Deck: 84/100.
Details ▾
Display model
Team
Width (in)
8.3 in
Length (in)
31.9 in
Wheelbase (in)
14.3 in
Last verified
2026-07-01
Compare all 20Specs checked July 1, 2026

How this ranking is scored

Each product in this table gets one 0–100 score computed from manufacturer sheets, retailer listings, and dated source records: the same weighted formula for all 20 skateboards, applied to 7 recorded fields per product. The four heaviest dimensions and their exact share of the total are shown here; the full weight table, source ledger, and score-band definitions live on the methodology page.

GearVetted does not conduct first-hand product tests. Scores synthesize published manufacturer and retailer records only, and every figure traces to a dated source. Marketing claims and retailer copy are excluded unless a published specification supports them.

Heaviest scoring dimensions
Deck Width Fit28%This dimension maps listed width from 9.81 to 8.25; top scale values score highest, and missing stays neutral.
Deck Construction20%This dimension maps listed construction from 7-Ply Maple to Carbon Fiber Foam Core; top scale values score highest, and missing stays neutral.
Wheelbase Fit18%This dimension maps listed wheelbase from 14 to 14.25; top scale values score highest, and missing stays neutral.
Concave Control13%This dimension maps listed concave from Mellow to K20; top scale values score highest, and missing stays neutral.

Score bands80+ strong60–79 solidBelow 60 limited fit

Skateboards freshness timeline showing source retrieval dates and the separate regeneration date. GearVetted source ledger tracks skateboards with 9 retrieval records, retrieved 2026-07-01. For skateboards records, the regeneration date marker is separate from source retrieval dates and reads 2026-07-03. Source freshness ledger Dots are source retrieval dates; the amber marker is the separate regeneration date. Tactics: retrieved 2026-07-01 Skate Warehouse: retrieved 2026-07-01 NHS Fun Factory: retrieved 2026-07-01 Element Brand: retrieved 2026-07-01 Vertical Drop: retrieved 2026-07-01 TGM Skateboards: retrieved 2026-07-01 CalStreets BoarderLabs: retrieved 2026-07-01 CCS: retrieved 2026-07-01 Scored product catalog: retrieved 2026-07-01 Regenerated 2026-07-03 2026-07-012026-07-03 Skateboards keeps retrieved and regenerated dates distinct.

Regenerated 2026-07-03; source retrieval range 2026-07-01.

  1. CalStreets BoarderLabs2026-07-01Source record
  2. CCS2026-07-01Source record
  3. Element Brand2026-07-01Source record
  4. NHS Fun Factory2026-07-01Source record
  5. Scored product catalog2026-07-01Source record
GearVetted source ledger tracks skateboards with 9 retrieval records, retrieved 2026-07-01. For skateboards records, the regeneration date marker is separate from source retrieval dates and reads 2026-07-03.

Update history

  • Rankings rebuilt from the refreshed catalog: 20 skateboards re-scored on 7 published spec fields.

Common buying questions

What is the best skateboard?

The best-scoring skateboard here is Toy Machine Monster Deck at 89/100. Use nose size at 50/100 as the caution score before buying.

How should I compare close alternatives?

Close skateboards alternatives resolve in the row details: compare deck width fit against your real constraint, check deck construction next, and treat the numeric order as advisory. Each skateboards row carries a dated source record behind its score.

Are these skateboard rankings based on physical testing?

The basis is source review, not physical testing or field results. For skateboards, the ranked order comes from published specs, visible weights, and the refresh date shown on the page. The spread between skateboards scores traces mostly to deck width fit and deck construction.