Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Premium Complete Skateboard - 8.375in Street Setup
Published on 09/12/2026 at 09:29 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Premium Complete Skateboard puts the brand's iconic blue hand graphic on a modern street setup, pairing an 8.375in x 32in deck with pro-level trucks and wheels for adult skaters who want a ready-to-ride board with serious hardware.
Deck Dimensions And Construction
This Screaming Hand Premium Complete uses a deck that measures 8.375in wide and 32in long, a size aimed at adult riders who want a bit more platform for street and park skating. Complete Size 8.375in x 32in The deck is built from lightweight, strong 7-ply North American maple, the standard construction Santa Cruz favors for pop and durability. 7-ply North American maple deck
Santa Cruz Skateboards is distributed by NHS, Inc., a long-running action sports company based in Santa Cruz, California that has been associated with the Santa Cruz brand since the 1970s. NHS, Inc. distributes Santa Cruz Skateboards The Screaming Hand graphic itself has become one of the brand's most recognizable marks in skate culture, consistently appearing across decks and completes in its lineup. Screaming Hand boards in the Santa Cruz range
Premium Trucks, Wheels And Grip
Santa Cruz positions this Screaming Hand setup as a "Premium Complete" because it uses higher-end hardware than many entry-level completes. Trucks are Independent Mid 149, a popular street and park size that matches well with an 8.375in deck for balanced turning and grind stability. Independent Mid 149 trucks Wheels are OJ 53mm, 99a Elite Hardline, a diameter and hardness commonly used for technical street skating, offering quick roll and slide-friendly urethane. OJ 53mm, 99a Elite Hardline wheels
The setup also includes Independent GP-S bearings, known for durable, high-speed performance, plus Independent Genuine Parts hardware to hold the trucks to the deck. Independent GP-S bearings and Genuine Parts hardware Grip comes from Mob Grip, a griptape brand widely used by professional skateboarders for its coarse texture and strong adhesive, which helps keep feet locked in on flip tricks and transitions. Mob Grip on the deck
Direct From Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz lists several Screaming Hand completes and decks in its current catalog, including a Full Screaming Hand Complete in an 8.00in width, alongside the wider premium options sold through its official channels. Full Screaming Hand Complete Skateboards For US buyers, Santa Cruz Skateboards operates out of Santa Cruz, California under the NHS umbrella, with online sales handled via its official store and distribution network. Santa Cruz Skateboards official store
Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Premium Complete Overview
Santa Cruz and NHS detail the deck size and premium Independent and OJ components for this Screaming Hand street complete on their official store page.
Pricing And Position In The Lineup
As a premium complete with Independent Mid 149 trucks and OJ Elite wheels, this Screaming Hand board sits above Santa Cruz's entry-level Screaming Hand completes that use house-branded hardware, giving experienced skaters more familiar pro-grade components underfoot. Screaming Hand completes with different hardware tiers The adult sizing and 8.375in width also distinguish it from Santa Cruz's smaller Mini Screaming Hand completes, which use narrower decks for younger riders. Mini Screaming Hand complete sizes
Use Case, Alternatives And Verdict
Within the Santa Cruz Screaming Hand range, this Premium Complete caters most to adult street and park skaters who want the graphic but prioritize a wider 8.375in deck and recognized components like Independent Mid 149 trucks and OJ 53mm, 99a wheels. Adult range and hardware details Compared with the 8.00in Full Screaming Hand Complete in Santa Cruz's catalog, the extra 0.375in of deck width on this Premium setup offers more stability for landings and big-footed riders, while the hardware upgrade appeals to skaters who already trust Independent and OJ in their custom builds. 8.00in Full Screaming Hand Complete
Key Specs At A Glance
- Product: Santa Cruz Screaming Hand Premium Complete Skateboard, 8.375in x 32in
- Manufacturer: NHS, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA (Santa Cruz Skateboards)
- Category: Street skateboard complete
- Deck size: 8.375in width, 32in length, 14.5in wheelbase
- Deck construction: 7-ply North American maple
- Trucks and wheels: Independent Mid 149 trucks, OJ 53mm 99a Elite Hardline wheels
- Grip and bearings: Mob Grip griptape, Independent GP-S bearings
- Target audience: Adult skaters looking for a wider street complete with premium components
