Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Fade Large 8.25 Complete Skateboard
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Complete skateboard set up from Santa Cruz, one of the most iconic names in skateboarding. Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Fade Large 8.25 Complete Skateboard. This board brings pro-level parts in a ready to roll build straight out of the box.
Ideal for Beginner & Intermediate or young skaters looking for a top-tier, all-around dependable setup.
Fully assembled and ready to skate.
Features
- 8.25" width and 7-ply Maple deck which is ideal for street and park
- Wider shape for easy foot placement and shorter wheelbase for easy turning
- Cast aluminum trucks with 90a cushions for easy turning
- 95a high-rebound urethane wheels for speed and control
- Pro-grade griptape for secure footing
- Fully assembled and ready to skate
Specifications
- 8.25" Width, Length 31.8, Wheel Base 14.1875
- 7-ply Maple Deck
- Cast aluminum trucks with 90a cushions for easy turning
- 95a high-rebound urethane wheels for speed and control
General Age / Size / Deck Width Guidelines
| Rider Age | Approx. Height | Deck Width (Typical) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–7 years | Under 125 cm | 6.5″ – 7.0″ | Young beginners learning to balance and push. Micro and mini decks. |
| 8–11 years | 125–150 cm | 7.25″ – 7.5″ | Improved control for tricks, street, and basic park skating. |
| 12–14 years | 150–165 cm | 7.5″ – 8.0″ | Full-size boards, good for park, bowl, and trick progression. |
| 15+ years / Adults | 165 cm and up | 8.0″ – 8.5″+ | All-around skating, ramps, vert, cruising, or larger shoe size. |
How to choose the right Santa Cruz Skateboard
Key Terms & What Affects “Feel”
Width: The deck’s width (measured across, in inches). Wider decks = more stable, harder to flip but better control, especially for larger feet / ramp riding. Narrower decks = lighter, easier for flip tricks, more manoeuvrable.
Length & Wheelbase: Length is nose to tail. Wheelbase = distance between truck pivots (or mounting holes). Longer wheelbase gives more stability (especially at speed), shorter gives flick and quicker turning.
Thickness / Ply: Most Birdhouse decks use 7-ply hard rock or Canadian maple. Sometimes there is extra tech (like “Black‑6”) to add “pop” and improve durability. The ply count plus the glue / epoxy affects stiffness, weight, how “pop‑py” the deck is. A 7‑ply deck is pretty standard. More ply or special construction may mean slightly thicker or more durable.
Concave: How curved the deck is across the width; deeper concave helps your feet grip, better for tricks; medium are all‑round.
What the Differences in Boards Mean in Practice
A 7.5″ wide Santa Cruz is lighter, easier to flip, good for street tricks, smaller feet.
A 8.0‑8.25″ width is pretty sweet for most riders: good balance between control, flick, stability. If you skate parks, ramps, bowls, this is very common.
Wider than 8.25″ (8.5, 9″, etc.) gives more stability, good for bowls, vert, cruising, or larger riders, but flips will feel heavier/more effort.
Thickness / ply count (usually 7) means strength & pop. Adding tech like epoxy glue or “Black‑6” layer adds stiffness / snap.
Longer boards / longer wheelbase = more stable at speed, but slower for street tricks and harder to turn sharply.
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