Stunt Scooter Decks
Decks for Every Scooter Riding Style
Explore our wide range of high-quality decks for stunt scooters. We are available to assist if you're uncertain about your choice. The deck serves as the cornerstone for every trick and is the pivotal component of your scooter. It influences your balance, control, and style of riding, enabling you to entirely reinvent your scooter with a new deck.
Discover the answers to your queries below or have a look at: Scooter Decks Buying Guide.
Essential Tips Before Purchasing a New Deck
- Ensure your wheel width and wheel diameter align with the deck
- Remember to purchase griptape (if the deck doesn't come with it)
- Select a deck that complements your riding style
- Opt for the right width and length according to your preferences
Checklist for Scooter Deck Compatibility
- Wheel size: Confirm the specifications to ensure they match the diameter of your wheels. If the maximum wheel size is less than your wheel diameter, there is a mismatch.
- Wheel hub width: Ensure the deck suits the width of your wheel’s hub (stunt scooter wheel hubs are either 24 mm or 30 mm wide).
All modern stunt scooter decks are designed for integrated headset bearings. If using an SCS-setup, a headset spacer might be necessary for the compression to function with your new deck.
Street vs Park: Finding the Right Scooter Deck for You
Sturdiness is vital for street riders. A street scooter deck is crafted to endure the challenges of street stunts. Street decks are robust and wide, designed to withstand grinds on ledges and handrails, and to survive impacts from large drops. They commonly measure between 5 and 7 inches in width.
On the other hand, park scooter decks excel within skateparks, often being narrower than street decks. The narrower width allows for swifter manoeuvrability and faster rotations during aerial tricks.
- Park scooter decks prioritise responsiveness for technical tricks, making them smaller and lighter
- Street scooter decks focus on durability, being heavier and wider
Width and Length of Scooter Decks
The size of your deck greatly influences the ride quality of your scooter. A wider deck offers increased balance and foot space, which is beneficial for street riding. Conversely, a narrower deck is lighter, allows faster spins, and offers greater agility, ideal for park riding.
- Park deck width: generally 4.5–5.25 inches wide
- Street deck width: typically 5–7 inches wide
- Shorter scooter decks: favour whips and quick rotations
- Longer scooter decks: provide stability for manuals and landings
Box Cut vs Peg Cut: Deciphering Scooter Deck Shapes
A box cut deck is equipped with straight, perpendicular edges. This design enhances foot space and grinding surface, perfect for ledge tricks and technical street rides. The sharp corners offer precise locking onto obstacles.
A peg cut deck features angled cutouts near the drop-outs. Essential for those planning to install pegs on their setup.
Scooter Deck Weight: Exploring Lightweight vs Heavy Decks
If you're considering a heavier versus a lighter deck, ponder the following points.
- Lighter decks allow faster spins during tricks like tail whips
- Heavier decks provide more stability and can absorb harder impacts
Modern stunt scooter decks are constructed from aluminium, offering an ideal balance of strength and light weight.
Headtube Angle on Stunt Scooter Decks
The angle of the headtube affects your riding stance. Standard angles range from 82 to 84 degrees.
- A steeper angle yields quicker steering responses
- Less steep angles offer enhanced stability at speed.
Maintaining Your New Scooter Deck
With proper care, quality scooter decks can last for years. Here are some tips:
- Grease the bearing cups when installing the headset
- Apply grease to the bolt threads during installation
- Store your deck indoors when not used and clean it regularly to prevent corrosion
- Ensure correct installation of all parts - follow this guide for instructions