Why Stage 11 Independent Trucks Still Rule the Park

Choosing the right gear is tough, but picking up a set of stage 11 independent trucks is usually the safest bet most skaters ever make. It's one of those rare pieces of hardware that somehow managed to become the industry standard without feeling like a boring, corporate choice. If you walk into any skate park in the world, you're going to see that iconic cross logo on half the boards there. But why? Is it just branding, or is there actually something special about how these things are built? ...

May 9, 2026 · 7 min · Colin Hudak