Skateboard base plate and associated systems

A base plate for a skateboard, comprising:

• a body including a proximal end and a distal end;
• a first pivot cup extending from the body at or near the distal end;
• and
• a second pivot cup spaced from the first pivot cup and extending from the body at or near the proximal end, the second pivot cup defining an outer perimeter surface;
• wherein the second pivot cup includes an opening extending therethrough and surrounded by the outer perimeter surface of the second pivot cup;
• and
• wherein the second pivot cup includes a channel extending from the opening and through at least a portion of the second pivot cup without extending through the outer perimeter surface.

A truck for a skateboard, comprising:

• a base plate comprising:
• a body including a proximal end and a distal end;
• a first pivot cup extending from the body at or near the distal end;
• and
• a second pivot cup spaced from the first pivot cup and extending from the body at or near the proximal end, the second pivot cup defining an outer perimeter surface having an uninterrupted height;
• and
• a hanger movably mounted between the first and second pivot cups of the base plate;
• wherein the second pivot cup of the base plate includes an opening extending therethrough and surrounded by the outer perimeter surface of the second pivot cup;
• wherein the second pivot cup of the base plate includes one or more channels extending from the opening and through at least a portion of the second pivot cup;
• and
• wherein the one or more channels extend through at least the portion of the second pivot cup without extending through the outer perimeter surface.