Santa Cruz Kendall Snake Skateboard Deck

This deck is primarily designed for transition skating, bowl riding, and cruising. Its wider 9.975-inch profile offers a stable, substantial platform that excels in parks rather than technical street tricks that require a narrower, lighter board.

Yes, the width is significant. While you can technically perform flip tricks on any board, this deck is heavy and wide, which makes it less responsive for quick rotations and technical street maneuvers compared to a standard 8.0-inch to 8.5-inch deck.

Absolutely. Because this is an iconic reissue graphic, many collectors purchase it specifically for wall mounting. It comes with the classic aesthetic intact, making it a great display piece for any skate-inspired space.

Given the 9.975-inch width, you should pair this with wider trucks—typically 159mm or 169mm—to ensure the axle width matches the deck. For wheels, larger, softer cruiser wheels or mid-sized transition wheels in the 56mm to 60mm range will complement the stable, cruiser-focused ride.

It depends on the type of skating. If you are interested in learning to cruise or ride transitions, the extra width provides excellent stability and a forgiving platform. However, if you are looking to learn technical street tricks, a narrower, more standard-sized deck would be easier to maneuver.