What Size Custom Skateboard Deck Should You Choose?
Deck "size" means one number: the width, measured across the middle. Length and wheelbase follow from it automatically once a deck is shaped, so they're not something you actually choose — width is the only decision.
The three measurements, and which one matters
A deck has a width, a length and a wheelbase (the distance between the two sets of truck holes). Only the width is quoted as "the size" — 8.0", 8.25" and so on — because it's the one that changes how the deck feels to stand on. Length and wheelbase scale up and down with it, so they take care of themselves.
Comparing the common widths
Most street decks sit between about 7.5" and 8.5" wide. The difference between those two is one inch — 2.5 cm — which sounds small until you're standing on it. A narrower deck is lighter and easier to flick around; a wider one feels more planted and stable underfoot.
We offer three widths:
- 8.0" (20.3 cm) — the most common street width, and the safe default if you're not sure. Comfortable for most adult shoe sizes.
- 8.25" (21 cm) — a little more room for your feet without feeling heavy; a good middle ground for bigger feet or for mixing street and park.
- 8.5" (21.6 cm) — more stable at speed and easier to land on in a transition, which is why it's common at parks and bowls.
Does the size matter if it's a gift or wall art?
Less than you'd think. If nobody's actually going to ride it, 8.0" is the right call by default — it's the shape people picture when they think of a skateboard. The width only really matters once someone's foot is on it. If the present is for someone who already skates, though, match the deck they ride: gifts for a skater boyfriend or girlfriend explains how to measure it without them noticing. If it's going on the wall, how to hang a skateboard on the wall covers the rest.
If you're still not sure
Go with 8.0". It's the most common width for street skating and suits most shoe sizes, so it's the pick least likely to feel wrong — and every size costs the same here, so there's no downside to changing your mind before you order.
Frequently asked questions
What does skateboard deck size actually mean?
The width, measured across the centre of the deck. That’s the only number sellers mean by "size" — length and wheelbase scale with it automatically.
What size should a beginner get?
8.0" is the standard recommendation: it’s the most common street width, comfortable for most shoe sizes, and not too twitchy or too heavy either way.
Does the size matter for a deck that’s just for the wall?
Not much. 8.0" is still the easiest default, since it’s the shape people picture, but any of our three widths looks right on a wall.
Is a wider deck better?
Not universally — it’s a trade-off. Wider feels more stable, especially at speed or in transitions; narrower is lighter and quicker to flick. Neither is objectively better.
Do all sizes cost the same?
Yes. The three widths we offer — 8.0", 8.25" and 8.5" — are all 89 €, shipping in Spain included, or from 15 € more per order to the rest of the EU, depending on the country. You pick the width in the editor, next to your design.
Pick a size and start designing
Our three widths — 8.0", 8.25" and 8.5" — are all 89 €, shipping in Spain included. You pick the width in the editor, next to your design.
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