Jim Greco 2026 skateboard setup — Deathwish 8.47", Independent 139s

Jim Greco Skateboard Setup (2026)

Jim Greco is a legendary American pro skateboarder from Los Angeles, CA (born in West Haven, CT) known for his iconic style and entrepreneurial Venture Truckss.

Current setup: Deathwish Skateboards Greco 8.47 deck · Independent Trucks Stage 11 139 trucks

Quick Facts

Discipline

street
Stance
Regular
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Nationality
American
Born
1977-12-25

Jim Greco's Complete Setup

Every piece of gear Jim Greco rides, from deck to shoes.

Deck

Deathwish Skateboards

Greco 8.47

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Trucks

Independent Trucks

Stage 11 139

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Shoes

Supra

Thunder / Hammer

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Jim Greco Setup FAQ

What deck does Jim Greco ride?

Jim Greco rides a Deathwish Skateboards Greco 8.47 deck in a 8.47" 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 Deathwish Skateboards Greco 8.47 deck through the buy links in the setup above.

What trucks does Jim Greco use?

Jim Greco uses Independent Trucks Stage 11 139 trucks in size 139. 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 shoes does Jim Greco skate in?

Jim Greco skates in Supra Thunder / Hammer. 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 Jim Greco

Jim Greco is a legendary American pro skateboarder from Los Angeles, CA (born in West Haven, CT) known for his iconic style and entrepreneurial Venture Truckss. He turned pro in the late 1990s, riding for Zero Skateboards before joining Baker Skateboards. In 2007, he co-founded Bakerboys Distribution with Andrew Reynolds and Erik Ellington, and in 2008 co-founded Deathwish Skateboards with Ellington. He also co-founded Supra footwear (2005) and Brigada eyewear (2007). In 2014 he launched his own brand 'Hammers' under Bakerboys Distribution. He has been sober since 2005 and released the films 'The Way Out' (2016) and 'Year 13' (2017) documenting his sobriety journey.

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