Shaped skateboard decks
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The best-shaped skateboard decks at skatedeluxe
When skateboarding shifted from the ramp to the street in the early 90s, the tricks changed as well. Skaters were looking for a skateboard to match the new style. Since then, the almost symmetrical popsicle skateboard has been dominant.
Today skateboarding is more diverse and creative. Shaped skateboard decks are becoming more popular and can be used in many ways.
This is the difference: Shaped skateboards vs popsicles
Popsicle skateboard decks look a bit like a popsicle stick when you look at them from above, hence the name. These boards are almost symmetrical. The nose and tail are equally round.
Shaped skateboard decks are shaped differently than the "classic skateboard of today". Square tail, pointed nose, extra wide wheelbase – the shapes are creative and versatile.
Good to know: even if the name may suggest it, Full Shape or "Shovel Nose" decks are not shaped decks. These are popsicle boards with a particularly wide nose and/or tail.
What special skateboard shapes are there?
Shaped decks have no uniform names or are called differently depending on the brand. However, there are common shapes that you can recognize easily.
Pool shape decks usually have a round nose, as known from popsicles. The tail is often much more angular.
Similar to those are fish shape skateboards. The fish-like shape is created by the fact that these decks are usually widest at the front truck and much narrower at the rear truck. Moreover, the tail is quite wide and rectangular, while the nose is rather pointed. These boards are often reissues or "old school boards". Fish shapes were skated a lot in the 80s. It's also characteristic that these decks have hardly any concave and the nose is almost flat.
A bit more modern are "Egg Shape" or "Football Shape" decks. Both the tail and the nose of these boards are more pointed than those of popsicles. This creates an agile and flip-friendly shape.
No matter which types appeal to you, the best-shaped skateboard decks you can shop online at skatedeluxe.
Pool shape decks
Fish shape decks
Football shape decks
Who have shaped skateboard decks good for?
Skateboard decks with special shapes are suitable for everyone who simply wants to try something new. The joy of experimentation and creative skating are basic requirements here. If you are just starting to skate and want to learn your first tricks, we recommend a popsicle deck for the beginning.
Which brands have shaped skateboard decks?
Almost all well-known and popular skateboard brands now have shaped decks in their range. If you are looking for old-school skateboards, you should keep an eye on Santa Cruz shaped decks. For the bowl sessions, Creature surely has the right pool shape for you.
Chocolate, Krooked or Polar are also known for their different deck shapes. Of course, you can also get skatedeluxe decks in extraordinary shapes. A brand that has made crazy shapes its main task is Welcome Skateboards.
Is there a special setup for shaped decks?
Generally, you need the same parts for your shaped setup as for a popsicle deck. You can assemble your skateboard as usual. If you have difficulties, our Skateboard Configurator will help you. On the product detail page of your desired shaped deck, you can simply click "+ add to Skateboard Configurator". The configurator will show you the parts that fit the deck.
Depending on what you want to do with your shaped deck, different hard goods are more suitable for it. For a pool board, for example, we recommend wide decks and matching trucks with wide wheels for stability and control. By the way: Shaped decks are also ideal for a cruiser or filmer setup. Simply combine them with soft wheels and you're ready to go!