Mike Sinclair's pandemic-born truck company engineered specifically for maximum grind clearance and responsive turning, solving the kingpin hangup problem that's plagued skaters for decades.
Slappy Trucks emerged from the COVID pandemic when skateboarding industry veteran Mike Sinclair—known for his years as team manager at Tum Yeto and Nike SB—decided to address the fundamental flaws he'd observed in existing truck designs. After two years of obsessive research and development, Sinclair created a truck that solved the eternal kingpin hangup issue while maintaining the perfect turning geometry that serious street skating demands. Unlike companies that simply rebrand standard designs, Slappy's engineering starts from first principles—examining every component from hangers and baseplates to bushings and surface finishes to create a truly purpose-built grinding machine. The subtle cutout design reduces unnecessary weight while strategically maintaining material where structural integrity is critical. Their proprietary hanger profile creates additional clearance precisely where hangups typically occur, resulting in smoother, longer grinds with fewer unexpected ejections. Available in multiple configurations—from the workhorse ST1 Standard to the weight-conscious ST1 Hollow and the innovative ST1 Hollow Inverted—each model delivers Slappy's signature performance while accommodating different skating styles and preferences. With sizing options spanning from standard 8" all the way to wide-riding 9" setups, Slappy caters to everything from technical precision to transition power. In an industry often driven by graphics and marketing, Slappy represents the rarer approach of genuine innovation addressing skateboarding's fundamental mechanics—proving that even mature technologies like trucks can still be meaningfully improved through focused engineering and firsthand skating experience.
