{"product_id":"venture-v-light-trucks","title":"Venture V Light Skateboard Trucks (Single Truck)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUCKS SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. IF YOU WANT A PAIR - SELECT QUANTITY 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Venture V-Light Trucks are built for skaters who want lightweight performance without compromising strength or control. Engineered with Venture’s trusted geometry and a reduced-weight design, these trucks offer quick response, smooth turning, and dependable durability for street, park, or transition skating. The forged lightweight construction helps reduce overall board weight, making flip tricks easier while maintaining the solid grind performance Venture is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSize Guide.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg id=\"fancybox-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shinerdistribution.com\/assets\/images\/products\/images\/large\/VEN-SKT_SIZES.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight V-Light design for reduced overall board weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, durable construction built for everyday skating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsive turning for smooth carving and precise control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven Venture geometry for stability and consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for street, park, and transition skating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for reliable grind performance and long-lasting wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho are Venture.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenture Trucks is one of skateboarding’s most influential truck brands, with a legacy tied directly to the rise of modern street skating. Founded in the early 1980s under the Ermico\/Fausto Vitello umbrella in San Francisco, Venture was created as a new alternative in a market then dominated by heavier, bulkier truck designs. Fausto Vitello—already a central force behind skateboarding through Independent Trucks, Deluxe Distribution, and later \u003cem\u003eThrasher\u003c\/em\u003e—helped position Venture as a brand aimed at progression, experimentation, and the evolving needs of street skaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the beginning, Venture distinguished itself by focusing on lighter, lower-profile truck geometry. While many truck brands in the 1980s were still built around vert and transition skating, Venture became associated with the technical street revolution that was taking shape in schoolyards, plazas, and city streets. As street skating pioneers like Mark Gonzales adopted Venture setups, the brand quickly gained credibility among skaters pushing flatground tricks, ledge skating, and handrail progression. Their stripped-down design and responsive turning helped define what many skaters came to think of as the “street truck.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1980s and early 1990s, Venture’s influence deepened as street skating exploded globally. The company introduced innovations that became industry standards, including lower-profile hangers and lighter constructions such as the Featherlight series, which reduced weight without sacrificing grind durability. Venture is also widely credited with helping popularize updated baseplate hole patterns better suited for ledge and technical skating—small engineering changes that had a huge impact on performance. These refinements made flip tricks easier, improved board feel, and aligned perfectly with the increasingly technical direction of street skating. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat made Venture culturally important was not just engineering, but timing. The brand became synonymous with the golden era of 1990s street skating, when skateboarding shifted from ramps to raw urban terrain. Venture trucks appeared beneath the boards of influential pros whose video parts shaped generations of skaters. Their reputation for reliability, predictable turning, and clean grind contact made them a staple in skate shops worldwide. For many skaters, Ventures became the default choice for street setups because they reflected exactly what the era demanded: lightweight precision and no unnecessary bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major turning point came in 2011, when Venture officially joined Deluxe Distribution after transitioning from Street Corner Distribution. This move reconnected the brand with the broader Deluxe family—home to powerhouse skate brands like Real, Krooked, Thunder, and Spitfire—and gave Venture renewed momentum in product development, rider support, and global distribution. Deluxe’s stewardship helped modernize Venture while preserving its original identity as a skater-driven performance brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Venture remains one of skateboarding’s core truck companies, respected for balancing heritage with innovation. Modern models like V-Light and V-Hollow continue the brand’s longstanding commitment to lighter, stronger designs. More than four decades after its launch, Venture’s impact is still visible every time a skater chooses a low-profile truck built for flick, control, and technical precision. Its legacy is inseparable from the evolution of street skating itself: Venture didn’t just adapt to street skateboarding—it helped build the hardware language that made it possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Venture","offers":[{"title":"5.6\" \/ High","offer_id":56796132999546,"sku":"VEN-SKT-0117","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.2\" \/ High","offer_id":56796133065082,"sku":"VEN-SKT-9091","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.2\" \/ Low","offer_id":56796133097850,"sku":"VEN-SKT-9090","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.0\" \/ High","offer_id":56796133130618,"sku":"VEN-SKT-9093","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.0\" \/ Low","offer_id":56796133163386,"sku":"VEN-SKT-9089","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1970\/3995\/files\/VEN-SKT-0117.jpg?v=1776084517","url":"https:\/\/bobgnarlysurf.shop\/products\/venture-v-light-trucks","provider":"Bob Gnarly Surf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}