Reader Drops the Blank Bomb
Thursday September 27, 2007
Zack writes, "I was just wondering if Blank skate products were any good."Ah HA! This is a tricky, tricky question. And a good one. The answer is yes and no. Now, I'm guessing that Zack, and you, won't be very satisfied with that, so I've written up a new FAQ all about buying blank skate gear, with some help understanding what blank skateboard gear really is. And, if you want to buy blank skateboard gear, there are some things you can do to try and get the best blank gear you can get ... which is pretty tough, since most of it sucks. But, sometimes you just need to save that dollar, so read this new skateboarding FAQ - Is Blank Skateboard Gear Any Good?, to find out more.
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Comments
I have a different opinion on blank decks. I understand that some people think if you sell blank decks your not promoting pro skateboard products but I personally feel that the pro decks are overpriced. Most kids have a tough time spending $50 or more on a pro deck when they can buy a complete blank skateboard for just a little more. The blank deck makes it possible for more people to enjoy the sport of skateboarding because their parents will buy a complete blank skateboard for $60 but they don’t want to pay $120 - $150 for a pro model complete. I do recommend purchasing a blank deck that is Canadian maple. The Canadian maple banks that I sell seem to hold up to abuse and last as long as most pro decks. Thumbs up to blank decks for keeping the sport of skateboarding affordable.
Marc
The reason I buy my son blank decks (canadian maple) is because he skates hard and breaks a deck every couple weeks and only gets “flowed” once a month. Definitely worth is for serious skaters.
only if i could learn how to skateboard and others!