Abstract: A skateboard truck with a swinging arm having an adjustable plane of rotation is described. The truck has a base plate rotatably coupled with a pivoting plate via a pivot assembly. The pivot assembly comprises (i) a bolt about which the swinging arm of the pivoting plate rotates, (ii) an optional centering or biasing member that biases the pivoting plate from an off-center position to a center position, and (iii) a tapered spacer removably disposed between the base plate and pivoting plate. The tapered spacer couples with the pivoting plate in at least two different radial positions to create different angles between the skateboard and swinging arm for different riding styles and user preferences.

Abstract: A truck carrying member for coupling a conventional truck to a skateboard is described. The truck carrying member has comprises with a base plate rotatably coupled a pivoting plate at a pivot. The pivot comprises a bolt that provides an axis of rotation and a biasing member that keep that base plate and pivoting plate centered position. The base plate has a first mounting surface and a first pivoting surface that form a first obtuse angle. The pivot plate has a second mounting surface and a second pivoting surface that form a second obtuse angle that is less than the first obtuse angle. The second mounting surface extends downward from the skateboard when the truck carrying member is attached to a bottom surface of the skateboard. The pivot and biasing member help increase maneuverability of the skateboard by allowing the wheels of the truck to tuck in closer to the deck during turns.

Abstract: A truck carrying member for coupling a conventional truck to a skateboard is described. The truck carrying member has comprises with a base plate rotatably coupled a pivoting plate at a pivot. The pivot comprises a bolt that provides an axis of rotation and a biasing member that keep that base plate and pivoting plate centered position. The base plate has a first mounting surface and a first pivoting surface that form a first obtuse angle. The pivot plate has a second mounting surface and a second pivoting surface that form a second obtuse angle that is less than the first obtuse angle. The second mounting surface extends downward from the skateboard when the truck carrying member is attached to a bottom surface of the skateboard. The pivot and biasing member help increase maneuverability of the skateboard by allowing the wheels of the truck to tuck in closer to the deck during turns.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods in which a truck carrying member, for coupling a conventional truck to a skateboard, comprises a pivoting plate and optionally a base plate. For example, the base and pivoting plates are rotatably coupled at a pivot comprising an elastic flexible member that biases the pivoting plate to a default position (e.g., center of the base plate). Preferably, the base plate and pivoting plate each has a mounting surface and a pivoting surface that form an obtuse angle, such that the mounting surface of the pivoting surface extends downward. Another example of a pivoting plate comprises flexible members that allow the pivoting plate to tilt relative to the skateboard.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods in which a truck carrying member, for coupling a conventional truck to a skateboard, comprises a pivoting plate and optionally a base plate. For example, the base and pivoting plates are rotatably coupled at a pivot comprising an elastic flexible member that biases the pivoting plate to a default position (e.g., center of the base plate). Preferably, the base plate and pivoting plate each has a mounting surface and a pivoting surface that form an obtuse angle, such that the mounting surface of the pivoting surface extends downward. Another example of a pivoting plate comprises flexible members that allow the pivoting plate to tilt relative to the skateboard.