How to Design a Skateboard

There's nothing like catching some air on your skateboard. It took some time, but you mastered the wallplant, crailtap and pool skating. The only thing better than mastering these skills is taking these skills to the next level by riding on a board you designed. It's not that hard-just follow the steps below.

Instructions

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      Get your materials. Most modern skateboards use seven sugar maple veneers pressed together using polyvinyl glues in either aluminum, metal or concrete forms. There are other materials you can use, but these are best for elasticity and durability.

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      Design your shape. There are two basic shapes to a skateboard-concave and plan form. The first one includes 3-dimensional curves that are in the board's nose, tail and side-to-side concave. The plan form is the shape of the skateboard's outline. This is determined by the rider's personal preference.

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      Pick a size. The length and width of the board can vary anywhere from a mini/kid skateboard deck of 7.25 by 9 inches to a longboard/pin tail of 9.125 by 39.5 inches.

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      Decide what type of design you want for your deck background. Board designs come in everything from solid colors to flames, checkers to tie dyed prints. It's really up to you to decide what fits your style and if you don't see anything you like, design your own.

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      Choose your text. This is the writing that you want to go on your skateboard. You can put your favorite artist's name, your name, a favorite saying or even your girlfriend or boyfriend's name. But be careful about this one--if you break up, you don't want to have to trash your board.

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      Find an image or graphic. There are tons of graphics you can choose from or you can design your own. Some skateboard companies allow you to use your own personal picture to design your skateboard.

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      Determine which colors you want for your text, graphics and deck background. The sky is the limit on the colors you can choose from. It all depends on your personal preference and the statement you're trying to make.