8.5" Skateboard Decks

8.5 Inch Skateboard Decks

When platform confidence becomes more important than maximum board control and skating applications demand stability over sensitivity, 8.5" decks provide the foot security necessary for powerful impact skating and specialized applications that require confidence over technical precision. This width serves skaters who understand that certain applications benefit from increased platform stability, whether for transition skating, larger gap applications, or simply personal preference for foot security over maximum board responsiveness. Anti-Hero and Creature produce 8.5" models that cater to skaters who prioritize platform confidence and impact absorption over the quick board feel that defines narrower technical applications. While 8.5" might seem excessive for technical street skating, some skaters simply prefer the stability and foot platform security that wider decks provide, proving that optimal width choices depend on individual preferences and skating applications rather than universal standards that claim to serve all situations equally.