On the other hand, wider boards give the skater more room to work with and are often used with more transition-oriented terrain, including pools, pipes and walls. Measured at the board’s widest point, the width of the skateboard largely dictates the riding style of the skater and subsequently, the tricks they are able to pull off.įor example, boards that are smaller in width are easier to flip than wider decks and thus lead to more technical street-oriented skateboarding. The width of the deck is an important determinant in the rider’s overall comfort level and in their subsequent ability to perform tricks. Undoubtedly the most significant aspect of the board, though variations between widths may only be fractions of an inch apart, their impact is massive. The width, length, and wheelbase sizes are some of the most important specs to review on the skateboard. These shapes have become increasingly popular in recent years for experienced skaters looking for a challenge or skaters simply looking for a change from the ordinary.Įxamples of Modern Shapes: Powell Peralta Caballero Ban This Skateboard Deck or Powell Peralta Andy Anderson Skateboard Deck for a more unique modern shape These boards are molded to have atypical tapers and widths that give the nose and tail of the deck unique sizing.ĭue to their distinctiveness, the label of a “shaped deck” should be applied loosely as manufacturers all have their own specific designs. The modern “shaped deck” can refer to any street or park deck manufactured in the present day that deviates from the classic popsicle. While these boards were used for a range of different skateboarding disciplines in the 80’s, they are primarily used in transition and pool skateboarding today.Įxample of Old School/Fishtail Shape: Powell Peralta Classic & Re-issue Skateboard Decks Modern Shapes These boards often feature some sort of an oblong nose that eventually bows outwards towards a fishtail in the back. In the most general sense, a board referred to as “old school” is commonly takes the shape of many of the boards from the 1980’s. You can find the popsicle shape from most major brands like DGK, Plan B, Toy Machine, Enjoi, Alien Workshop, Black Label, and of course our Stoked Ride Shop deck.Įxamples of Popsicle Shape: Stoked Ride Shop Blank Skateboard Deck Old School / Fishtail With an even shape on both ends of the board, the popsicle shape ensures that the rider feels prepared for their next maneuver, whether they end up riding regular or switch. This shape features a double kick nose and tail designed to be more-or-less symmetrical to one another for consistency when flipping and transitioning from end to end. The popsicle has become widely accepted as the standard shape for most street and park decks. When the word “skateboard” is mentioned, many envision a rounded, (mostly) symmetrical shape, complete with small round wheels, and kick tails at both ends and while this does indeed embody a great large portion of the skateboarding ecosphere, there are obviously other iterations of standard street/park skateboard shape that serve different purposes based on the disciplines and styles they are designed for. These are as follows: Skateboard Deck Shapes
Every single street/park deck is going to have these basic features, regardless of brand. If you’ve seen our Ultimate Longboard Deck Guide, this may sound familiar. To provide better insight and overview, we went through each of the main features that newcomers to the streets and skateparks should keep an eye out for when buying their first deckĪnatomy of a Street & Park Skateboard DeckĪnatomically, a street or park deck is completely the same as a longboard, cruiser or any other skateboard out there.
Yet, with an equally diverse community of riders, the street and park side of the industry has similarly engineered varying shapes, sizes, and specifications to accommodate skaters of all riding styles and preferences. Female Skateboarders Pushing BoundariesĬontrary to the expansive landscape of various longboard and skateboard shapes and sizes out there, the world of street and park skateboard decks is far more standardized.
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