Skateboard Deck : What is it?
| Skateboard decks, also known as skateboard trucks, are thin sheets of wood or fiberglass compressed and glued together using a hydraulic press. They are the semi-flat surfaces where skaters place one or both feet when riding. They are usually held up by two T-shaped metal pieces added with a concave, tail kick, or a nose. Their length provides the skaters with stability, while their ergonomic design offers speed and maneuverability. |
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Kinds of Skateboard Decks include the following: |
Blank skateboard decks
- Blank skateboard decks are plain wooden planks with no prints or graphics on the bottom.
- They usually feature the natural color of wood.
- The grain of the wood can be seen through the lacquer in some models.
- They can have bottoms with colored stain where the wood grain can be seen.
- Most models are painted in one solid color with no designs or graphics.
Graphic skateboard decks
- Graphic skateboard decks are wooden planks designed with colors, graphics, texts, and other creative patterns.
- They usually have screen printed bottoms. Buyers usually pick out the designs they want first before they are printed on the bottom.
- Most models come with a warranty against delamination.
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Plys: Choose a skateboard deck made up of seven plys for the right combination of thickness and weight. One made up of nine plys is stronger than a seven-ply deck, but it is heavier, slower, and more uncomfortable to ride.
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