Devices and methods for lowering the center of gravity of a skateboard, while maintaining the structural integrity of the deck are described herein. In some embodiments, a skateboard includes a deck, a pair of trucks, and a set of bearings and wheels. The deck can include a cutout configured to rece
Devices and methods for lowering the center of gravity of a skateboard, while maintaining the structural integrity of the deck are described herein. In some embodiments, a skateboard includes a deck, a pair of trucks, and a set of bearings and wheels. The deck can include a cutout configured to receive a portion of the truck. The trucks are configured to couple to a bottom surface of the deck and include a portion disposed within the opening of the deck.
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1. A skateboard truck, comprising: a base plate having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface configured to be coupled to a surface of a skateboard deck that defines a deck opening, the base plate including a pivot cup extending from the second surface, at least a portion of the pi
1. A skateboard truck, comprising: a base plate having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface configured to be coupled to a surface of a skateboard deck that defines a deck opening, the base plate including a pivot cup extending from the second surface, at least a portion of the pivot cup being disposed in the deck opening when the base plate is coupled to the skateboard deck;a kingpin coupled to the base plate; anda hanger having an axle and a pivot portion, the pivot portion configured to engage the pivot cup, the hanger defining a hanger opening configured to receive at least a portion of the kingpin to couple the hanger to the base plate, the hanger configured to pivot relative to the kingpin when the hanger is coupled to the base plate. 2. The skateboard truck of claim 1, further comprising: a damper disposed between the pivot cup and the pivot portion. 3. The skateboard truck of claim 1, wherein the kingpin is disposed at an acute angle relative to the second surface. 4. The skateboard truck of claim 1, wherein the kingpin and the second surface define an angle between about 30 degrees and about 70 degrees. 5. The skateboard truck of claim 1, wherein the pivot portion of the hanger is disposed in the pivot cup such that at least a portion of the pivot portion is partially disposed beyond the second surface. 6. The skateboard truck of claim 1, wherein the pivot cup defines an inner surface, the pivot portion of the hanger being disposed in the pivot cup such that an end surface of the pivot portion of the hanger is spaced apart from the inner surface. 7. The skateboard truck of claim 1, wherein the hanger opening and the kingpin collectively configured to allow the hanger to pivot relative to the kingpin. 8. The skateboard truck of claim 1, wherein the hanger opening and the kingpin are collectively configured to allow the hanger to pivot relative to the kingpin, the skateboard truck further comprising: a first bushing being disposed about a first portion of the kingpin and on a first side of the hanger; anda second bushing being disposed about a second portion of the kingpin and on a second side of the hanger opposite the first side, the first bushing and the second bushing configured to dampen the pivot motion of the hanger relative to the kingpin. 9. A method, comprising: coupling a first end portion of a kingpin to a base plate having a first surface and a second surface different from the first surface, the base plate including a pivot cup extending from the first surface, the first surface configured to be placed in contact with a skateboard deck, the kingpin configured to extend from the second surface;inserting at least a portion of the kingpin through a hanger opening defined by a hanger, the hanger including a pivot portion and an axle;positioning the hanger relative to the base plate and along the kingpin to at least partially dispose the pivot portion in the pivot cup and beyond the first surface of the base plate; andcoupling a fastener to a second end portion of the kingpin, opposite the first end portion, to couple the hanger to the base plate. 10. The method of claim 9, further comprising: disposing a damper between the pivot portion of the hanger and the pivot cup of the base plate prior to positioning the hanger. 11. The method of claim 9, wherein the first surface of the base plate is configured to be placed in contact with the skateboard deck such that the pivot cup is at least partially disposed in a deck opening defined by the skateboard deck. 12. The method of claim 9, wherein the pivot cup includes an inner surface, the positioning of the hanger relative to the base plate and along the kingpin includes disposing the pivot portion in the pivot cup such that an end surface of the pivot portion is spaced apart from the inner surface of the pivot cup. 13. The method of claim 9, further comprising: disposing a first bushing about a first portion of the kingpin prior to inserting at least the portion of the kingpin through the hanger opening, the positioning the hanger relative to the base plate and about the kingpin includes placing a first surface of the hanger in contact with the first bushing; anddisposing a second busing about a second portion of the kingpin after inserting at least the portion of the kingpin through the hanger opening, the second bushing being in contact with a second surface of the hanger opposite the first surface of the hanger when the hanger is positioned about the kingpin. 14. An apparatus, comprising: a skateboard deck having a first surface and a second surface, and defining a deck opening; anda truck assembly having a base plate, a kingpin coupled to the base plate, and a hanger, the base plate including a pivot cup, the base plate coupled to the second surface of the skateboard deck such that at least a portion of the pivot cup is disposed within the deck opening, the hanger including an axle and a pivot portion, and defining a hanger opening, the pivot portion being at least partially disposed in the pivot cup of the base plate, a portion of the kingpin disposed within the hanger opening, an end portion of the kingpin coupled to a fastener to couple the hanger to the base plate. 15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the hanger opening and the kingpin are collectively configured to allow the hanger to pivot relative to the kingpin. 16. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the base plate includes a mounting surface in contact with the second surface of the skateboard deck, the portion of the pivot cup is a first portion of the pivot cup disposed on a first side of the mounting surface, the pivot cup including a second portion disposed on a second side of the mounting surface. 17. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the portion of the pivot cup is disposed in the deck opening such the portion is between the first surface of the skateboard deck and the second surface of the skateboard deck. 18. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the base plate includes a mounting surface in contact with the second surface of the skateboard deck, the kingpin being disposed at an acute angle relative to the mounting surface. 19. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the base plate includes a mounting surface in contact with the second surface of the skateboard deck, the mounting surface having at least one dimension greater than a width of the deck opening. 20. The apparatus of claim 14, the hanger opening and the kingpin are collectively configured to allow the hanger to pivot relative to the kingpin, the truck assembly including a first bushing and a second bushing, the first bushing being disposed about a first portion of the kingpin and on a first side of the hanger, the second bushing being disposed about a second portion of the kingpin and between the fastener and a second side of the hanger opposite the first side, the first bushing and the second bushing configured to dampen the pivot motion of the hanger relative to the kingpin.
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