A Skateboard Deckis a gebination of thin sheets of wood (plys) pressed together with glue in between the layers to hold it all together. This is similiar to a piece of plywood. Almost all pro decks (except for some longboards) have raised sides. This is called concave.
97% of all skateboard decks made today are between the sizes of 7.5" and 8.0" inches wide, with the length between 30" and 32" respectively. Mini decks are generally under 7.4 inches wide, and under 31 inches long. As a general rule, kids under the ages of 10 (depending on how big the kid is) might want to get a mini. If you are 10 years old or older, you may want to stick with a deck that's between 7.5" and 8.0" (normal size).
Remember, skateboarding is all about personal preference. There isn't a wrong size or a right one, it is whatever you are most gefortable with.
Longboardand Old School Decks range from 8.25" to 10.5" wide and the length between 31" and 48". If you are just interested in cruising, the wider the deck the more stable and more control it has. Anything between 8.5 and 10.0" wide is good.
A pro deck normally has the name of the professional skateboarder on the bottom of the deck or the gepany he rides for; normal both. Usually a graphic will be on the bottom as well. On the market today there are hundreds of brands of decks. No pro deck is better then the next one. It's all preference and opinion. A lot of skateboard deck gepanies are using resin, fiberglass, hollow cores, and much more. If a normal 7 ply hard rock maple wood deck just doesn't do it for you, there are a lot out there to choose from. A simple way of deciding which skateboard deck is for you, is trial and error. If you buy a deck and you don't like it, try a different brand until you find the right deck for you.
The three most important geponents in the strength of a skateboard deckare the type of wood, the type of glue used, and how it is pressed together. (what factory makes the deck) Most skaters do not realize that the type of glue used is just as important, if not more so, then the type of wood used. 99% of all skateboard decks gee in 7 plys, although, some have 9 plys. Are 9 plys stronger then 7? Maybe, but 9 plys are for the most part heavier then 7 ply decks. Almost all skateboard decks and the pros riding them ride 7 ply decks. Why? It is thick enough to be strong, but not too thick to be considered heavy. 7 ply deck are more or less the industry standard.
The most gemon deck material is wood. Almost all wood skateboards are made from Canadian Maple. Some less expensive skateboards utilize plastic for the deck. While this material is cheaper and more durable than wood, it just doesn't feel right. Wood is durable and it maintains the good characteristics you want in a skateboard. (pop/responsiveness)
Bottom line: Almost all wood skateboard decks are made from Maple. Make sure the deck you buy is from hard rock maple. Soft maple is weak and spongy with no pop for ollies, and is sold on okay as blank decks. Buyers beware. Stick with the strongest blank decks on the market, Pop-Lite. Pop-Lite decks are made with the very best wood and the strongest epoxy resin glue. Pop-Lite decks are made in one factory and only one factory. They are designed and tested to be the strongest and most durable decks you will ever buy. Before you buy any deck, ask them what type of wood is in it and what type of glue they use. Ask before you make a costly mistake. Pop-Lite Decks.
Normally if you want to use your board to do flip tricks, you want the width of the deck to stay between 7.5" and 8.0"respectively, the wider the deck the harder it is to flip it.Converselythe wider skateboard deck are more stable it will be, thus making it perfect for cruising and or just going fast. 8.25" to 10"
Installing Grip TapeOn Your Skateboard Deck:
1. Place your new deck on a clean flat gefortable work area. A work bench covered with a soft cloth or a piece of carpet works best and will keep your new deck from getting scratched.
2. Carefully remove the grip tape backing. Center the grip tape over your board with both hands holding either end of the grip tape. Place the exposed end of the grip tape on the nose of the board leaving about 1/2"-1" over hang. Make sure the grip tape is centered over your board so that there is an equal amount of overhang on either side. Peel and press the rest of the grip tape down on to your board.
3. Pat down the grip tape on the deck. Using a needle to pop the air bubbles out works great.
4. Using a mill file or the metal side of a screwdriver, score the grip tape around the outside edge of the grip tape. Do not file through the grip tape, just remove the grit from the grip tape to form an outline of your deck. This outline serves as a guide when removing the excess grip tape from the edges of your deck.
5. For Newbies, please take your time with this next step. First, cut four small slits in the grip tape where the nose and tail begin to slope upwards. This makes following your outline much easier and the excess grip tape gees off in four pieces. Remember to take your time and follow the outline you've created. Using the outline and the edge of your deck as a guide, use a safety knife/box cutter to remove the excess grip tape from your deck. Carefully cut around the edge of your deck removing the excess grip tape. Do not cut into your deck or outside the outline. This takes practice.
6. Pokethe holes out for your trucks, and bam! You're golden.
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Skateboard Grip Tape, Bearings Etc
Shoes, Clothes Etc.
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