Jake Donnelly Skateboard Setup (2026)
Jake Donnelly is a regular-footed professional skateboarder from Buffalo, New York.
Current setup: Real Skateboards Premium Oval 8.25 deck · Thunder Trucks trucks · Spitfire Wheels formula four 52mm wheels
Quick Facts
Discipline
- Stance
- Regular
- Hometown
- Buffalo, New York
- Nationality
- American
- Born
- 1988-01-01
- Turned Pro
- 2013
Jake Donnelly's Complete Setup
Every piece of gear Jake Donnelly rides, from deck to shoes.
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Hardware
Hardies Hardware
Budget-friendly complete
Not Jake Donnelly's setupA ready-to-ride Real complete in 8.25" — the same brand and deck width Jake Donnelly rides. Jake Donnelly does not ride this exact board; their actual parts are listed above. It is a starting point if you want a similar feel without building a setup piece by piece.
Real
Rose Oval
8.25" complete
Jake Donnelly Setup FAQ
What deck does Jake Donnelly ride?
Jake Donnelly rides a Real Skateboards Premium Oval 8.25 deck 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 Real Skateboards Premium Oval 8.25 deck through the buy links in the setup above.
What trucks does Jake Donnelly use?
Jake Donnelly uses Thunder Trucks trucks in size 147. 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 Jake Donnelly ride?
Jake Donnelly rides Spitfire Wheels formula four 52mm wheels. 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 Jake Donnelly skate in?
Jake Donnelly skates in Adidas Seeley. 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.
About Jake Donnelly
Jake Donnelly is a regular-footed professional skateboarder from Buffalo, New York. He rides for Real Skateboards, adidas, Thunder, Spitfire, and Hardies Hardware, and first gained national attention after winning Slap Magazine's One in a Million contest in 2007. He is known for his powerful snap and classic East Coast style, with standout video parts including "Buffalo's Finest" and appearances in Real's "Through and Through" and "By Any Means" videos.
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