{"id":1797,"date":"2022-11-26T00:13:40","date_gmt":"2022-11-25T19:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/?p=1797"},"modified":"2022-11-28T08:21:37","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T03:21:37","slug":"how-to-measure-skateboard-trucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/how-to-measure-skateboard-trucks\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Measure Skateboard Trucks With More Accuracy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sasha-bond-4oflWlbhE3c-unsplash-1-1-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"How to Measure Skateboard Trucks\" class=\"wp-image-1799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sasha-bond-4oflWlbhE3c-unsplash-1-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sasha-bond-4oflWlbhE3c-unsplash-1-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sasha-bond-4oflWlbhE3c-unsplash-1-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sasha-bond-4oflWlbhE3c-unsplash-1-1.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Skateboarding is a great activity. In today\u2019s world, people always try to be quick in their work and activities. But for faster maneuverability around the places, skateboarding came in early 2000. Many people use skateboarding as a recreational activity. Moreover, skateboarding allows people to maneuver around the places they want to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skateboards come in different truck sizes. People must choose the right truck size. However, many people do not know how to measure skateboard trucks. The wrong truck size of the skateboard will ruin your riding pleasure. The right skateboard truck size can significantly impact the riding pleasure. Therefore, understanding the truck sizes of the skateboard is a bit confusing step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some things are essential for people to know in buying a skateboard. When people buy a new skateboard, they should know about the deck width they will be using with them. The perfect size of the <a href=\"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/best-electric-skateboard-for-beginners\/\">best skateboard for beginners<\/a> is critical. The riding pleasure of the skateboard can be increased with the perfect truck size. People should aim to match the skateboard&#8217;s truck size with the skateboard&#8217;s deck size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional skateboarders know the way of measuring the truck size of their skateboard. People who are a beginner in this do not know how to measure truck size. The process of measuring the size of a skateboard truck is not very difficult. Some tricks are involved in this process. Things become more manageable when people know and understand the whole process involved. The stability of skateboards heavily depend on its deck size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-66369cecb973c\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #004aad;color:#004aad\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #004aad;color:#004aad\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-66369cecb973c\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/how-to-measure-skateboard-trucks\/#Measuring_the_Skateboard_Truck\" title=\"Measuring the Skateboard Truck\">Measuring the Skateboard Truck<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/how-to-measure-skateboard-trucks\/#Getting_the_Tools\" title=\"Getting the Tools&nbsp;\">Getting the Tools&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/how-to-measure-skateboard-trucks\/#Measuring_the_Length\" title=\"Measuring the Length&nbsp;\">Measuring the Length&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/how-to-measure-skateboard-trucks\/#Flipping_the_Skateboard\" title=\"Flipping the Skateboard&nbsp;\">Flipping the Skateboard&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/how-to-measure-skateboard-trucks\/#Placing_the_Wheels_on_the_Truck\" title=\"Placing the Wheels on the Truck&nbsp;\">Placing the Wheels on the Truck&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/how-to-measure-skateboard-trucks\/#Considering_the_Truck%E2%80%99s_Height\" title=\"Considering the Truck&#8217;s Height&nbsp;\">Considering the Truck&#8217;s Height&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/how-to-measure-skateboard-trucks\/#Measuring_the_Other_Truck\" title=\"Measuring the Other Truck&nbsp;\">Measuring the Other Truck&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/how-to-measure-skateboard-trucks\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measuring_the_Skateboard_Truck\"><\/span>Measuring the Skateboard Truck<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of measuring the size of a skateboard truck is not very difficult. The right size of the skateboard truck increases the riding pleasure of the skateboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_the_Tools\"><\/span>Getting the Tools&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People can use a measuring tape or a scale to measure the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skatedeluxe.com\/blog\/en\/wiki\/skateboarding\/skateboard-wiki\/trucks\/\">skateboard truck size<\/a>. A measuring scale or ruler gives the perfect size of the skateboard truck. Try to use the most precise measuring tape or scales. Precise instruments always give precise readings. Thus, this will help people in knowing the exact size of the skateboard truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measuring_the_Length\"><\/span>Measuring the Length&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step involved in the process is measuring the length of the skateboard truck. Try to be as accurate as you people can. Measuring tapes or scales can be used in the process to measure the length of the skateboard trucks. Different sizes of skateboard trucks are available in the market. A variety of ranges is available in the truck sizes of the skateboard. Typically, a lightweight 5.0 truck is about seven and a half inches. Many riders prefer lightweight <a href=\"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/best-skateboards-for-long-distance\/\">skateboards for long distance adventurous rides<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flipping_the_Skateboard\"><\/span>Flipping the Skateboard&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly. Get a skateboard and put the truck on the skateboard deck. Lie them horizontally with each other. Now, determine if the truck fits on the width of the deck. Try to put the truck in the center of the deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The skateboard truck should not be broad or narrow compared to the skateboard&#8217;s deck. Also, one thing that can be done is to project the truck vertically and check if the truck is proportional to the board size.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Placing_the_Wheels_on_the_Truck\"><\/span>Placing the Wheels on the Truck&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to put the wheels on the truck and check if the truck is too broad or narrow. If <a href=\"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/how-to-make-skateboard-wheels-faster-and-spin-longer\/\">skateboard wheels<\/a> are visible to you while seeing from the top, then they might be too broad. Try to use the recommended size of the truck. Measuring the width of the deck can make it more accurate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Considering_the_Truck%E2%80%99s_Height\"><\/span>Considering the Truck&#8217;s Height&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While measuring the width of the truck, people can also measure the height of the truck. The truck heights vary in size low, medium, and high. also, a low truck height skateboard can flip more quickly as they are technically for flat ground skating.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medium truck height skateboards can be used in the streets, bowls\/ramps, and parks. The wheels of the medium truck size skateboard vary from 53mm to 56mm. That\u2019s why they are not considered the best choice for the places mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who like to cruise and carve more must choose high-height trunk skateboards. These <a href=\"https:\/\/balancedskateboard.com\/best-cruiser-skateboards\/\">cruising skateboards<\/a> are the best choice for the bowls, ramps, and transitions. The height of the skateboard truck can be measured with the help of a measuring tape or a scale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measuring_the_Other_Truck\"><\/span>Measuring the Other Truck&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are done with the first truck, measure the other truck by following the same process. The other truck must be of the same length and height. Otherwise, they will cause an imbalance in the ride.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right and proper size of the skateboard is very important. Some skateboarders do not mind if the size of the skateboard deck does not match the truck&#8217;s size. Different sizes of the truck and the deck enhances the flipping speed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Skateboarding is a great activity. In today\u2019s world, people always try to be quick in their work and activities. Skateboards come in different truck sizes. People must choose the right truck size. Moreover, the right skateboard truck size can significantly impact the riding pleasure. Professional skateboarders know the way of measuring the truck size of their skateboard. People who are a beginner in this do not know how to measure skateboard trucks. The process of measuring the size of a skateboard truck is not very difficult. Some simple steps can be followed to make the process easy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skateboarding is a great activity. 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