Cory Kennedy Skateboard Setup (2026)
Cory Kennedy is a pro skateboarder from Lake Stevens, WA known for his technical street skating and pioneering the 'Merlin Twist' (switch front foot impossible FS 180).
Current setup: Girl Skateboards OG Black White 8.25 deck · Royal Trucks Pro Series 5.5 trucks · Spitfire Wheels Formula Four Conical 52mm wheels
Quick Facts
Discipline
- Stance
- Regular
- Hometown
- Lake Stevens, WA, USA
- Nationality
- American
- Born
- 1990-10-04
- Height
- 6'0" / 1.83m
- Turned Pro
- 2011
Cory Kennedy's Complete Setup
Every piece of gear Cory Kennedy rides, from deck to shoes.
Deck
Girl SkateboardsOG Black White 8.25
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Wheels
Spitfire WheelsFormula Four Conical 52mm
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Bearings
Bones Bearings
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Grip Tape
Jessup Griptape
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Cory Kennedy Setup FAQ
What deck does Cory Kennedy ride?
Cory Kennedy rides a Girl Skateboards OG Black White 8.25 deck in a 8.25" width as of 2026. Deck choice is the single biggest factor in a pro's setup — width affects stance and stability, while concave and construction drive pop and flick. You can shop the same Girl Skateboards OG Black White 8.25 deck through the buy links in the setup above.
What trucks does Cory Kennedy use?
Cory Kennedy uses Royal Trucks Pro Series 5.5 trucks. Trucks determine how a skateboard turns and how it lands grinds, and pros typically match hanger width to deck width for proper alignment. Most pro skaters stick with one truck brand for years once they have the feel dialed in.
What wheels does Cory Kennedy ride?
Cory Kennedy rides Spitfire Wheels Formula Four Conical 52mm wheels in 52mm. Wheel size and hardness drive speed and grip — smaller, harder wheels favor technical street skating, while larger, softer wheels suit transition, park, and rougher terrain.
What shoes does Cory Kennedy skate in?
Cory Kennedy skates in Nike SB Zoom All Court CK. Skate shoes are built with reinforced toe caps, vulcanized or cupsole construction, and grippy gum rubber outsoles for board feel and durability. Pros often go through several pairs a month from heavy daily skating.
What bearings does Cory Kennedy use?
Cory Kennedy uses Bones Bearings bearings. Bearings determine roll speed and how long your wheels keep spinning, and a properly maintained set should last as long as your wheels with regular cleaning. Pros usually upgrade bearings before swapping wheels.
About Cory Kennedy
Cory Kennedy is a pro skateboarder from Lake Stevens, WA known for his technical street skating and pioneering the 'Merlin Twist' (switch front foot impossible FS 180). He won The Berrics' 'Bang Yo'self 2' contest in 2009 and was named Thrasher King of the Road MVP in 2010. He turned pro for Girl Skateboards in 2011 and released his signature Nike SB Zoom All Court CK shoe in 2015. After a 2017 DUI crash that resulted in a 48-month prison sentence, he was released in 2021 and has since returned to skating, appearing in Girl's 'Splinter' (2025) and 'Neverywhere' tour videos.
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