A Few Important Facts To Consider About A Skateboard Deck

by ViralRange Admin October 19, 2019

A skateboard deck is one of the most integral parts of a skateboard. Without this one piece, there would, in fact, be no skateboard at all. There are many things that should be taken into account when looking at skateboard decks.

Having an understanding of all the various parts of the deck is a good place to begin. At the front section of the deck is the nose. The nose is directly before the mounting holes. The back of the deck is the tail and this will be at the rear of the mounting holes. If you are wondering how you can tell the difference between the nose and tail then you should know that the tail is thinner and shorter.

Some important things about the deck will be the length and width. These can determine a great deal about the deck and you will need to find the most comfortable for you. You measure how long the deck is from the nose to the end of a tail. 28-32 inches would be the average deck length. Tricks can be determined by how wide the deck is. The average wideness of a deck is eight inches.

Mounting holes are another important part of the deck. If you don't have them you cannot have any wheels. These holes will be drilled beforehand and placed in the front and the back. The distance between two inner mounted holes to another is named the wheelbase. The size of the owner will determine the size but approximately 14 inches is the average.

Ply layers is another feature of a deck. The ply layers can be seen if you view the deck from the side. Canadian Maple is the most common wood used to make the decks. Most decks may have a cross-grain design to their layering as this will make a board much stronger. The average board will have 7 layers in it.

Something else that will affect the way that the rider uses the board is the concave of the deck. The concave is the portion of the deck where it curves slightly to the side. The importance behind the concave is that it will give the rider much more control over the board.

There are various factors that make up a skateboard deck. Before you buy a deck you should take these things into account as they can have a large effect on the way your board can be used by you.