Truck carrying adapter for skateboard

A truck carrying member that couples a truck to a skateboard, the truck comprising a wheel axle, comprising:

• a base plate having a first mounting surface for coupling with the skateboard and a first pivoting surface, wherein the first mounting surface and the first pivoting surface form a first obtuse angle;
• a pivoting plate having a second mounting surface for coupling with the truck and a second pivoting surface, wherein the second mounting surface and second pivoting surface form a second obtuse angle;
• wherein the first pivoting surface and the second pivoting surface are rotatably coupled at a pivot comprising a flexible member that biases the pivoting plate from an off-center position to a center position relative to a longitudinal axis of the base plate;
• and
• wherein the second obtuse angle is less than the first obtuse angle such that the second mounting surface extends downward from the skateboard when the truck carrying member is attached to a bottom surface of the skateboard.