When shopping around for quality skateboard decks there are several things you must take into consideration. What type of skating you intended to do, your height and weight, but most importantly what actually feels right for you.
Almost all skateboard decks are made from wood, though there are some cheaper versions made with plastic. While a plastic deck may save a little cash it lacks any true pop for doing tricks. Maple is the choice wood for most decks, inspect it to make sure the wood is nice and hard for extra durability.
The glue also plays an important part in the durability of a skateboard which is a fact often over looked by newcomers to the sport, as well as people who have been skating for years.
Always make sure you do the proper research and learn as much as you can before making a purchase.
Most decks currently made are between 30 and 32 inches long with a width of 7.5 to 8.0 inches. A thinner board allows for a quicker rotation while a thicker one will give you more control and stability. In large part people who want to pull big tricks or run a vert ramp usually go for something 8.0 inches or up for the increased stability.
Old School Decks and Long-boards are often a bit larger. These usually range upwards of 8.25 across and can be as long as 48 inches offering a wide surface area for plenty of control.
It all comes down to you. There is no wrong size, or wrong material if it feels right once you set your feet on it. A quality skateboard deck relies highly on what feels right. If it fits you then anything that is what really matters and that is what you are looking for. At the end of the date dimensions go out the window and it becomes you, your board and what you want it to do.
Getting yourself a custom skateboard deck just may be the best thing that you ever do. Whether you are
interested specifically in a flip skateboard deck or any other type, when you get the deck customized you know that you are getting everything just the way that you want it. You will probably only want to do this if you already have a bit of experience in skating however, because otherwise you are not going to be able to make the most of it.
You really have to be able to understand what goes into a board and what sort of details you need to take care of to really make the most of your custom skateboard deck.
BoardPusher
If you know that you want to go and get a custom skateboard deck, you are going to want to head to a place like BoardPusher. Here you are able to customize your skateboard deck from start to finish, and end up with a work of art that you created and which you are going to be able to ride on and show off to all your skater friends.
They make the process of customizing your skateboard so easy that you are not going to believe it, and you can also shop pre-made skateboard decks if you would rather or if you want to get some design ideas.
If you want a hot custom skateboard deck then this is definitely one of the best places that you can go to, and you can even make your own decks and then sell them.
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Zazzle
This is another really fun site that you can go onto if you want to make your own custom skateboard deck. You can get everything done right online and have your new deck mailed to you which is really great and convenient and will allow you to take your time and put more thought into your creation here.
If you ever need help they have skating professionals there at all times who are going to be able to talk with you and give you any answers that you may need. They want to make sure that you are going to be completely happy with your design and that you are going to end up with a deck that you will be proud to show off.
These are only two of the best companies offering customized skateboard decks, and there are others as well that you can go through.
A 31×8 board with custom art work. Not air brushed, or mass produced painted, but Hand painted with acrylic. Work is done in layers of paint, not one flat layer, but many layers of color over color. Coated in four coats of protective polyeurothane. Trick board, so it has 58mm large wheels, and is Maple wood. The top is new grip paper covered, the edges have a clean paint line. The art was hand painted with brush, the colors are layered creating awesome visual effects the video does not do justice with.
At http://i-am-g.net/Skateboards.aspx we sell custom designed skateboard decks: graffiti, fonts, graphics and more. Completes, minis, old school. Get your skateboards and skater clothing at: http://imgclothing.com
This is an old board i bought and did up. I decided to base it on an element design because I liked it and knew I could easily use stancils to make it.
Rider: Randy Crandon
Film/Edit: Matt Roveto (Rove)
Miscellaneous Tasks: Drew Lawrence
Song: Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp by Led Zeppelin
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Legendary Cartoonist Gahan Wilson designs a skateboard for Venice, Ca based Carver Skateboards – from the feature-length documentary film, “GAHAN WILSON: BORN DEAD, STILL WEIRD” directed by Steven-Charles Jaffe
Avril Lavign ” Sk8er Boi ” skater boy
put the skateboard of the custom design of AV RELIC to music. Appreciate the skateboarding in a site of AV RELIC http://www.zazzle.com/avrelic
****** Lyrics *****
He was a boy, she was a girl
Can I make it anymore obvious?
He was a punk,she did ballet
What more can I say?
He wanted her, she’d never tell
secretly she wanted him as well.
But all of her friends stuck up there nose
they had a problem with his baggy clothes.
He was a skater boy, she said see ya later boy
he wasn’t good enough for her
She had a pretty face, but her head was up in space
she needed to come back down to earth.
five years from now, she sits at home
feeding the baby
she’s all alone
she turns on tv
guess who she sees
skater boy rockin’ up MTV.
she calls up her friends,they already know
and they’ve all got tickets to see his show
she tags along and stands in the crowd
looks up at the man that she turned down.
He was a skater boy,she said see ya later boy
now he’s a super star
slamin’ on his guitar
does your pretty face see what he’s worth?
sorry girl but you missed out
well tuff luck that boys mine now
we are more than just good friends
this is how the story ends
too bad that you couldn’t see
see that man that boy could be
there is more that meets the eye
I see the soul that is inside
He’s just a boy, and i’m just a girl
can I make it anymore obvious?
we are in love, haven’t you heard
how we rock each others world
I’m with the skater boy, I said see ya later boy
i’ll be back stage after the show
i’ll be at a studio
singing the song we wrote
about a girl you used to know
i bought a custom skateboard, the deck is 7.5" but the trucks are 7.63". I was just wondering if they would fit because i ordered the deck online and it hasn’t come yet
interested specifically in a 
A 31×8 board with custom art work. Not air brushed, or mass produced painted, but Hand painted with acrylic. Work is done in layers of paint, not one flat layer, but many layers of color over color. Coated in four coats of protective polyeurothane. Trick board, so it has 58mm large wheels, and is Maple wood. The top is new grip paper covered, the edges have a clean paint line. The art was hand painted with brush, the colors are layered creating awesome visual effects the video does not do justice with.
At http://i-am-g.net/Skateboards.aspx we sell custom designed 
This is an old board i bought and did up. I decided to base it on an element design because I liked it and knew I could easily use stancils to make it.
Beaster Board’s FilluP Grinter painting a handmade custom longboard…checkout BeasterBoards.com for more skateboard and long board photos!
Its finally spring, a great time to get out and skate on the Custom 44 by Original Skateboards. 
Legendary Cartoonist Gahan Wilson designs a skateboard for Venice, Ca based Carver Skateboards – from the feature-length documentary film, “GAHAN WILSON: BORN DEAD, STILL WEIRD” directed by Steven-Charles Jaffe
Avril Lavign ” Sk8er Boi ” skater boy
