Gravity or Velocity?
Gravity is the GCLB option to consider for a more direct, controlled turning feel. Velocity is the option for a flowing, surf-focused feel, using a spring-loaded dual-pivot system. Choose the movement you want to explore, then choose the deck that fits you.
Two surf skates can share the same artwork and deck size but feel different underfoot. The trucks—the assemblies connecting the wheels to the deck—are a big part of that difference.
You do not need to know every piece of hardware to make a useful choice. Start with how you want a session to feel and what you have enjoyed riding before.
The two options at a glance
Direct & responsive
Gravity Surf Trucks
Gravity is positioned for riders who prefer a controlled response and precise turns. It is the starting point we suggest considering if you come from skateboarding or are trying surf skating for the first time.
Your priority: an introduction to surf-style carving with a more direct steering character.
Ask yourself: “Would I enjoy a responsive setup that stays closer to the skate feeling I already like?”
Flowing & surf-focused
Velocity Surf Trucks
Velocity uses a spring-loaded dual-pivot system. It is positioned around flowing turns, deeper carving and generating momentum through pumping.
Your priority: exploring surf-inspired movement, especially if you already enjoy surfing or have experience on a surf skate.
Ask yourself: “Is that flowing carving session the main reason I want this board?”
Choose for your next session, not a skill label
“Beginner” and “experienced” are useful context, but they are not a rule that assigns you one truck forever. A capable skater may prefer Gravity. A rider drawn to the feel of Velocity may be happy to spend time getting used to it.
Think about what you want to repeat. Is it the satisfaction of a precise turn, or linking a series of flowing carves? That answer is more useful than picking whichever system sounds more advanced.
If you are choosing your first surf skate and have no strong preference, Gravity is a sensible starting point to compare. If you are already surfing and specifically want a surf-focused board, put Velocity on your shortlist. These are starting points for a choice, not guarantees about how quickly you will learn.
Does the truck decide the board size?
No. Truck feel and deck fit are separate choices. The current Wanderlust 30-inch and 32-inch product pages both offer Gravity and Velocity.
That means you can choose the steering character you want without treating a longer deck as a substitute for a different truck. Use our 30-inch vs 32-inch size guide for the deck-room decision.
What if I mainly want to get around?
Check that a surf skate is the board family you want. If the main goal is a short trip with easy carrying, a cruiser may fit the brief. If you want a longer cruising platform, compare the longboards. Our surf skate, longboard and cruiser guide helps you make that decision first.
There is no need to choose a specialised carving setup simply because it sounds like an upgrade. The useful upgrade is the board that suits the way you will use it.
Buying a complete board or changing an existing setup?
For a complete surf skate, check the selected truck option on the product page and in your cart. Artwork alone will not tell you which system you have selected.
If you want to change trucks on a board you already own, have the exact deck and existing setup checked before buying parts. A complete-board choice is different from a compatibility check; the fact that a truck appears elsewhere in the range does not establish that it fits your board.
Reviewed September 2026 against the current Wanderlust product specifications. This guide uses the current product option name, Velocity Surf Trucks; some older GCLB material uses Thruster.
