| This article provides detailed information on | | | | feature of a deck is that it rises at both |
| Skateboard Decks. | | | | ends. The one in the front is called the |
| | | | nose, while the rear one known as the tail. |
| The deck is an important component of a | | | | To perform tricks and stunts, skateboarders |
| skateboard. Simply put, the deck is a piece | | | | use the leverage from the kicked ends. The |
| of wood or a wooden board the rider stands | | | | deck usually has abrasive grip tape on top, |
| on. A skateboard comprises four wheels | | | | providing traction that prevents the rider |
| attached to two axles. The axles are known as | | | | from slipping off. For a rider, it is very |
| trucks, and are mounted to the bottom of a | | | | important that he gets the right deck size |
| wooden board called a deck. Usually, the | | | | while choosing the board. It should neither |
| decks are about 79 cm long and 20 cm wide. | | | | be too small nor too big. In case the deck is |
| They are made of seven layers of Canadian | | | | too small, you will find it tough to maintain |
| maple veneer, which are pressed and glued | | | | balance, as your feet and heels will hang |
| together. Skateboard makers alternate the | | | | over the edge. Again, if it is too big, you |
| direction of the wood grain of each layer so | | | | will face difficulties in turning and lifting |
| that the deck does not split along the | | | | off the ground while trying tricks. If the |
| natural grain lines of the wood. Metallic | | | | deck is more concave, the skateboarder can |
| decks or decks made of composite materials | | | | display his/her tricks more aggressively. |
| are rather rare. For downhill riding and | | | | There are many patterns and designs you can |
| street riding you should use longer | | | | get on your deck. So choose a deck you find |
| skateboards, while the shorter ones are more | | | | beautiful, and if you want to give it a |
| suitable for tricks and maneuvers.A main | | | | personal touch add some stickers on it. |