The parts you need to assemble a skateboard are: 1) Deck 2) Grip Tape 3) Trucks 4) Wheels 5) Bearings 6) Bolts & Nuts The top of the DECK is covered...
TRUCKs come in varying widths and heights. The most common width would be the narrowest width, called 5.0(Venture) or 129(Indy) or 145(Thunder), etc....