# Polished Chromoly Skateboard Trucks The 'Independent 159' Offers Improved Stability and Design By Colin Smith | Published 2022-01-28 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/independent-159 References: [independenttrucks](https://independenttrucks.com/) & [flatspot](https://www.flatspot.com/products/independent-159-mid-truck-polished-silver) The 'Independent 159' is a mid-size truck from '[Independent Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stemuli),' the skateboard culture company. This truck is fit for 8.75" decks and offers a variety of improvements over previous iterations of the trucks. Firstly, the Independent 159 features a polished silver frame and chromoly steel axles. The truck is 159mm in length and is acutely designed with skateboarding expertise from Independent. The truck features a no hang-up yoke, a [52mm low profile hanger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailster-camper), and an inverted kingpin. The hangers are made of 356 T6 aluminum to deliver a reliable build, stable riding, and smooth turning even at higher speeds. This truck is an all-in-one truck for riders with 8.75" boards and is even endorsed by a variety of professional skaters from Steve Caballero to Geoff Rowley. Image Credit: Independent Trucks, Flatspot ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Skateboard Truck Innovations:** New technologies in chromoly steel, aluminum alloy and turning systems are creating opportunities for disruption in skateboard truck design. - **Mid-size Skateboard Trucks:** Demand for more versatile and stable mid-size skateboard trucks is opening market opportunities for manufacturers. - **Polished Skateboard Trucks:** Polished finishes on skateboard trucks are gaining popularity among riders, creating opportunities for companies to expand their product offerings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skateboarding Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the skateboarding equipment industry can leverage new technologies and design elements to capitalize on the trend for innovative trucks. - **Retail Sporting Goods:** Retail sporting goods stores can expand their inventory and attract new customers by stocking up on mid-size skateboard trucks with polished finishes. - **Professional Skateboarding:** Professional skateboarders and their sponsors can take advantage of the trend for versatile and high-performing mid-size trucks with polished finishes to gain a competitive edge in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extreme Terrain Truck Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-trucks-toyota-land-cruiser-250-at37.md) - [Rugged Pickup Storage Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truck-bed-rack.md) - [Truck Winch Grille Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-industries-inc.md) - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md) - [Ruggedly Compact Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-pickup-truck.md) - [Bright Collaborative Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-rowley.md) - [Ultra-Durable Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentichtvibram.md) - [Bright Chunky Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numeric-480.md) - [Rugged Bespoke Overlanding Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aev-x-bliss-mobil-prospector-xl-550.md)