Comments on: Blank Skateboard Decks – The Debate

By: kenneth

kenneth — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:10:41 +0000

Im not sure where everyone comes up with their philosophy and supposed experience on blank decks. ive skated most brands of pro decks, and several brands of blank decks. yes some pro decks have phenomenal shape and pop, but just the same some blank companies have incredible shape and pop—case in point being Shuvit. Awesome skateboards for the money. Blanks such as TGM, and yes folks even Pop-lite are not that bad. Everyone talks about a board lasting for months upon end–Im not sure what world youre living in. Ive been skating for close to ten years now on and off, and while I kept boards for a long time when I was young it was only because I was inexperienced, couldnt do any tricks, and had no money. These days it is not rare for me to break a board every one-two weeks, whether it be a pro model or a blank model. Unfortunately, Im not sponsored so, why wouldnt I buy the cheaper board? If you truly think a pro model is going to survive months of stairs and flip tricks over the performance of a blank made of the same wood and pressed with the same glue and methods, youre simply incorrect. Not dissing pro decks, but just the same the blank deck should be respected in its own right.

By: colin

colin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:29:48 +0000

now,i buy the blank decks all the time,never once would i buy a pro. no affence. but,im searching for somebody who will anser this question. what the difernce betwwen a pro and a blank deck. is it how long the baord will last? how good the pop is? is blank decks the same thing as pro decks,but instead its made of a diffrnt type of wood and has a graphic on it?

By: PROD ROCKS

PROD ROCKS — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:17:17 +0000

A good place to buy blank decks is at blankdecks.com my favorite is sturdy mold decks their deks are great they last a pretty long time and barely chip.

By: Friendly

Friendly — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:57:24 +0000

Sporting goods don’t need pictures to function well. Would you pay an extra $20 to get a plaid basketball? Or one with skulls on it? Hell no. I’ll “support the industry” by putting stickers on stuff and buying the occasional T-shirt or sneakers. Skate graffics are awesome to look at but they last until you do ONE trick on the board. then its f***ed. I’m not paying $20 for that. I could just buy a painting and it will last forever if I want art. Unless I can get a REALLY good deal on a pro board I like I’m straight MINI LOGO for life.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:57:30 +0000

Why get a board that u will have to replace in a couple of months with all the grinding and stuff u do with the board and that will cost alot over time wayy more than a pro-grade board thats only like $100 that lasts for years

By: Derek

Derek — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:59:37 +0000

i had millions of blanks becuz i didnt no the difference. 4 days ago i got a foundation. it is 8000000 times better than blanks more pop, better shape, cooler grafic, and, awesome. you dont see billy marks or chris cole walkin around skatin wit blanks becuz=thay suck

By: james

james — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:52:31 +0000

i do see the argument for blank decks, Why the heck would i buy a 50 dollar deck when i could get 5 for that price? i’ve skated blank decks and if you have too, you cant lie to yourself. Most of them do suck. The break and chip waaaay too fast and have Horrible Shape which to me, is the most important aspect of a deck. But you also must look at the pros, most of them havent attended collage and arent cut out for other jobs than skating. And if they were no pros making sick video parts or Apearing at a demo (Money funded from board sales) skateboarding would be plain and boring. But then you say ” i dont care about pros, i skate for fun!”, but you have to realize that behind the fun and dedication comes inspiration from a professional somewhere along the line.

By: Branden

Branden — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:27:34 +0000

I think blanks are cool. Why get a skateboard with a pro graphic while you are just going to rip it up.

By: jo

jo — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:48:55 +0000

I personally DO buy blank decks- not the crappy ones but skateshop decks, small companies, etc. Doing this is supporting the skateshop and supporting the smaller companies, which i feel is a good thing. I honestly couldn’t care if the pros made less money off deck sales, they get paid to skateboard, quit complaining

By: gioforeal

gioforeal — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 03:48:54 +0000

Cut the crap.Nobody is really skating blank wheels,bearings or trucks so it all balances out in the end.You don’t want people to buy blanks?Don’t sell (carry)’em.Life is all about choice,don’t try to take mine away.I probably won’t buy a BLANK blank,but yeah,a branded deck with no pro name on it,not an issue.