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Madrid RETRO EDDIE ELGUERA 9.75" Skateboard Deck
Madrid RETRO EDDIE ELGUERA 9.75" Skateboard Deck
Skate Setup Size Chart
Use this chart to match decks, trucks, and wheels. Preferences vary by style (street, park, transition). Beginners: wheels about 52–55 mm, duro around 101A.
Deck width
| Deck width | Height | Age | Shoe size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0" & under | 4'4" or smaller | 8 yrs or younger | Kids 5 or smaller |
| 7.1"–7.45" | 4'5"–5'2" | 9–12 yrs | Mens 6–8 |
| 7.5" & up | 5'3" or taller | 13 yrs or older | Mens 9 or larger |
Deck width and riding style
| Deck width | Recommended riding style |
|---|---|
| 7.45" or less | All around riding for kids 14 yrs & under |
| 7.5"–8.0" | Street, technical tricks |
| 8.0"–8.25" | Pools, ramps, parks, & all-around |
| 8.25"+ | Vert, pools, cruising |
Wheel diameter
| Wheel diameter | Use |
|---|---|
| 49–52 mm | Technical street |
| 52–55 mm | All around, geared more toward street |
| 55–60 mm | All around, geared more toward transition |
| 60–65 mm | Transition |
| 65–70 mm | Some transition; many cruiser & longboard |
| 70 mm+ | Downhill longboard |
Trucks and deck (common brands)
| Brand | Truck size | Deck sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Independent | 129 | 7.4"–7.8" |
| Independent | 139 | 7.8"–8.2" |
| Independent | 149 | 8.375"–8.6" |
| Independent | 159 | 8.6"–9.0" |
| Thunder | 147 | 7.9"–8.2" |
| Thunder | 149 | 8.2"–8.4" |
| Thunder | 151 | 8.4"+ |
| Venture | 5.2 / 5.25 | 7.75"–8.25" |
| Venture | 5.8 | 8.25"–8.75" |
| Ace | 22 | 7.0"–7.75" |
| Ace | 33 | 7.75"–8.25" |
| Ace | 44 | 8.25"–8.75" |
| Krux | 8.0 | 7.75"–8.38" |
| Krux | 8.25 | 8.0"–8.5" |
| Tensor | 5.25 | 7.875"–8.175" |
| Tensor | 5.5 | 8.125"–8.375" |
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Madrid RETRO EDDIE ELGUERA 9.75" Skateboard Deck
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Reissue Pro Model from Eddie 'El Gato' Elguera - Original Release Year: 1988
L: 29.5" ~ W: 9.75" ~ WB: 15.625"
7-Ply Maple pressed on the original retro mold
Details
- Brand: Madrid
- Type: Skateboard deck
- Width: 9.75 in.
- Sold by: The Dark Slide, a partner skate shop on Bow Shock
Deck width is the main fit choice: around 7.75-8.25 in. is common for street and technical skating, 8.5 in. and wider for transition, bowls and bigger feet.
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