Gear Check with Jaws

Let’s face it, whatever board you’re riding is the right one. As long as you’re rolling, then you’re doing it right. But when the sad time comes that you have to put your old deck to rest, or get rid of those wheels that have just one too many flat spots, there are a lot of choices out there for what to get next. Gear Check is here to show you what your favorite pro’s and ams are riding just in case you need a little inspiration for your next set up.

We rolled to a secret backyard vert ramp with Aaron “Jaws” Homoki to put his board to the test. If there’s anyone who needs a whip that doesn’t suck it’s Jaws. Between jumping off buildings (literally) and spinning 540’s he needs some of the best products in the game. Check out what he’s rolling with as he flies all over this desert gem in some mind-melting Arizona sun.

For someone as sponsored as he is, it’s like pulling teeth to get Jaws to set up new gear. He's happiest on a chipped old board and trucks that are ground to the axle. Luckily we caught him on a freshie day. Birdhouse, Dekline, AYC, Bones, Independent, Neff, FP Insoles, and Rawr Superfoods keep him rolling whenever he does decide to freshen up his life.

Getting the nod from the Bird Man himself, to have pro model on Birdhouse must be a pretty rad feeling for any kid who grew up in the era of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game franchise. Jaws and Tony Hawk have become two peas in a pod over at the House of Hawk and regularly travel the world together these days. Talk about dreams coming true. This is just one of the many decks Birdhouse has blessed him with. The Jaws Fin Deck is 8.25 in. wide and provides maximum stability as well as his trademark shark vibes. Buy it here!

It's no secret that Jaws loves techno music, and bright colorful lights. He's no stranger to a rave-like situations. This Bones wheel took some inspiration straight from the dance floor to get him stoked when he pops in his headphones and hits the park. The Bones Homoki Rave V5 wheel is perfect for any terrain he can find. Buy them here!

Independent has been pretty clear in their brand messaging for years: F*@# THE REST. Jaws has a slightly different take on that iconic slogan, seeing as he doesn’t much like to curse. FRICK THE REST seems to suite him just fine, and we don't think anyone will be calling him out on that anytime soon if they’ve ever seen him skate the trucks. He shreds the Independent Stage 11 Silver Trucks in size 139mm, and they manage to hold up under his constant abuse. Buy them here!