However, you may experience algae or dirt on your deck surface that can be easily removed with our Professional Grade Cleaner Concentrate or our Ready to Use Multi-Purpose Cleaner. The algae and dirt is laying on the surface rather than being attached like mold are to a composite board. The end of the PVC board is going to appear as a solid plastic without organic material being able to be seen. We have found this is actually revealing the natural color of your deck because weathering is being removed by the downward pressure of the force coming down on the board.
Over time your PVC deck can start looking chalky and weathered tired, faded due to the elements outdoors. How do you know if your PVC deck is weathered? Start out with dry deck boards, then wet the deck boards with a garden hose. If there appears to be a difference in color between the dry and wet boards, your deck boards may be weathered.
Be sure to clean your boards prior to the revitalization and application of the E2. Skip to content. My Account Login. Facebook page opens in new window YouTube page opens in new window. What type of decking do I have? For all-around skating, a width between 8.
Almost all skate deck brands will have many options in this size range. Note to Beginners: If you are completely new to skateboarding and are unsure what style of riding you may be attracted to, go with a deck size between 7. If you have smaller feet, stay on the narrow side of this scale, if you have larger feet do the opposite.
Sizing is mostly based on feel. If it's comfortable under your feet when riding, it's a good size for you. The length of your skateboard deck is another measurement to consider. Most skate decks are right around 31" - 33" long. Decks with a length of 33" and longer will also generally have a width of 8. Tired makes decks with longer wheelbases and would be a good place to start shopping. Decks longer than 33" will often have a proportionally longer wheelbase the distance between your front and rear wheels than decks shorter than 33".
A longer wheelbase will increase your stability, and increase your turning radius. A shorter wheelbase will be less stable, but has smaller, sharper turning radius, and responds more quickly to your movements.
The turning radius is how sharply your board turns. A large turning radius doesn't turn as sharply, while a short turning radius turns more sharply.
The stability increase that comes with a longer wheelbase is, again, beneficial when skating transition. The ability to remain stable while charging up a vertical wall can be the difference between a good day and hard slam into the ground. This added stability of a longer wheelbase is not necessary for street skating. A longer wheelbase will sacrifice some of the deck's responsiveness and add to its weight, making flip tricks and other technical maneuvers more difficult.
This is a much more common size, and probably a better starting point. While the standard "popsicle" image of popsicle shape deck shape skate deck nearly symmetrical with rounded nose and tail remains the most popular, there are many shapes to choose from.
There are squared noses and tails, tapered noses that come to a point, fishtails that taper in and bow out, and seemingly. The popsicle shape deck is usually going to be the most functional for street skating and technical types of riding.
The popsicle shape is nearly symmetrical with upturned nose and tail, which allows you to ride and perform tricks in both the "normal" stance skating with one's dominant foot forward and "switch" stance skating with one's non-dominant foot forward, generally a more challenging way to ride.
The symmetry, or near symmetry, of the popsicle shape is also the best type for learning a variety of flip tricks. Skaters who ride predominantly in their normal stance, and are less interested in the mastery of flip tricks, may find no difference in performance between popsicle and other shape decks, as long as they have both a curved nose and tail.
Check out Welcome Skateboards for a variety of different shaped decks. The nose and tail of a deck make it possible to ollie, drop in, video of an ollie, and perform most tricks and maneuvers in both street and transition skating. Decks lacking a curved nose and tail, also known as a kicktail, can be great for cruising, but are almost impossible for street and transition skating. The most technical variable in the shape of a skateboard deck is its concave.
The concave of a skateboard deck will affect its feel under your feet, as well as the way it responds to your movements. The concave is the upward and downward curvature across your deck's surface and edges.
A skateboard deck's concave can be seen in the shape of its profile. If you look at it from the side, it's the way the wood curves and flattens from nose to tail, and bows in from side to side. Skate decks will vary in their degree of concave, and different degrees of concave will cater to different styles of riding.
Pros: Redwood is another really nice natural option, and shares several characteristics with cedar wood—the natural tannins, lightweight yet strong finish, and gorgeous color. Pros: Composite decking materials are made primarily from wood fibers and recycled plastics, and are among the fastest-growing decking options available today.
Pros: Bluestone is rich color in color, it's organic, and it integrates well with traditional architecture. It's also a great nonslip surface when wet, making it particularly well-suited for rainy regions or backyards with swimming pools.
Cons: It can get uncomfortably hot when the sun is beating down on it in; travertine is a cool-to-the touch stone alternative. Pros: Most purists love cedar and redwood decks, particularly due to their gorgeous, rich color.
Cedar wood has a lovely natural hue and is widely available throughout the US. It contains tannins and naturally occurring oils that make it resistant to rot and insects, but you can also treat it with stain and sealer to prevent cracks or splinters. Pros: Contemporary, natural, peaceful, and colorful, turn your deck into a grassy lawn. It's also cheaper to install than others if you seed think: 8 to 30 cents per square foot!
Cons: Keep in mind that grass needs sun exposure to thrive. And if you use it as your decking material around a saltwater swimming pool, it can can get brown spots when the water splashes it. Pros: You might have never seen an aluminum deck before, but they do exist. Follow House Beautiful on Instagram. Design Inspiration.
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