The Venture Koston Pro V8 Polished Skateboard Trucks are built around one standout feature: the V8 baseplate lets you shift your truck position forward or backward, giving you control over your wheelbase without needing a different deck. If you've ever been stuck between setups or skating a deck with a wheelbase that doesn't quite suit your style, these solve that.
The extended kingpin and pivot housings add extra strength at two of the most stress-prone points on any truck, so the added adjustability doesn't come at the cost of durability.
Beyond the V8 system, these are Eric Koston's pro model, designed with technical skating in mind. The turn is responsive and precise, which reviewers note feels more like Indys than typical Ventures.
Sold as a set of two. Note that risers from Dooks, Girl, Loaded, and Paris are not compatible with the V8 baseplates.
Quantity
Set of 2 Trucks
V8
With the new V8 baseplate you can customize your truck position forwards or backwards. The new trucks also feature an extended kingpin and pivot housings for increased strength.
Pro Model
Eric Koston
Baseplate Style
Standard
Features
Non-Compatible Risers
Risers from the following brands are not compatible with the baseplates of these trucks.
Dooks, Girl, Loaded, Paris
Sizing Reference
Note - Every skate truck brand represents their sizing a little differently, so it's easy to get confused. Take a look at this graphic and then reference the size chart.
Specs
Size
8.0 axle
8.25 axle
8.5 axle
Venture Size:
5.2
5.6
5.8
Board Range (in):
7.75 - 8.25
8.0 - 8.5
8.25 - 8.75
Reviews
5.0
Overall Rating
Reviewed by
5
customers
Adjustability
by Michael Timcisko
in NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH(Verified Buyer)
I was having issues not getting enough pop with my old trucks on my current Real deck with a 13.88 wheel base and 13.5 length. Just put these 5.6 V8s with the inner holes and so extended the WB to 14.38, and immediately I am skating much much better. First off, they turn very good immediately like Indys, which is not typical for Ventures. I didn't tighten them, and after half an hour they did tighten enough for me to be comfortable. Once I warmed up, it was incredible. I landed the first two tre flips I tried in row (this never happens). And then I landed three nollie flips, a nollie backside heel, nollie heel, frontside flip and switch frontside flip in a row. I've never jad such a streak. I'm sold, these trucks just fixed a deck I was not enjoying into one I'm loving just by adjusting the WB.
These trucks are dope, they allow you to use Ventures on steep kick decks. Not sure about the bushing durometer, but these trucks turn really well. Not really what Ventures are associated with, but that's what makes Ventures good for tech. These open up a bunch of options for ocd skaters.
