Getting the perfect design customized on your skate deck is half the battle. Then there is that whole learning how to ride thing. But don't worry about that, just make sure the graphics on your board are awesome.
From monster movie decks to positive deck designs, check out the 21 fantastically designed skate decks.
Implications - Skateboard fans would definitely get a kick out of looking at all of the featured skate decks. Skate decks are special to boarders because they show off creativity, personality and style. There is a whole realm of marketing and advertising opportunities that could be possible with skate decks. Brands slap their labels all over skateboards and not only does the rider have an awesome ride, but the brand is getting free advertising.
21 Sweet Skate Decks
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Sexy Skateboards
Will These High-Fashion Skateboard Designs Be as Controversial as Burton's?
20
Invader x Mekanism Skateboards
19
Beer-Branded Skate Decks
Steam Whistle's Stellar ‘Design a Deck' Competition
18
Pin-Up Skate Decks
The Fly Milk Skateboard Might Cause a Few Spills
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Anime Skate Decks
Discoteca Tokidoki is One Illustratively Stellar Skateboard
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Erotic Photo Skate Dekcs
Marilyn Minter Supreme Skateboards
15
Positive Deck Designs
Luis B-Boy Skateboard Art Meant to Encourage & Inspire
14
Skateboard Stairs
Recycling at Roartocket Skateboard School
13
Celebrity-Inspired Skateboards
Natalie Portman is Muse for Mykim Dang's Deck Sketches
12
Symbolic Skateboards
Four Bunnies of the Apocalypse
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Sky Line Skateboards
ZooYork Decks Represent NYC in ‘Sky High' Series
10
Leather Skateboards
Natalia Brilli's €910 Lambskin Design
9
Demi-Deck Portraits
Justin Pape Paints On Broken Skateboards
8
Bringing the Inanimate to Life
Jason Freeny's Anatomical Correct Skateboard
7
Stellar Skateboard Portraits
Florian Nicolle's Illustrations Showcase the Female Form
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Monster Movie Decks
"Where the Wild Things Are" Skateboards Let You Roll in Style
5
Resentful Skateboards
Mighty Healthy Fall 2009 Skate Decks Feature Plenty of Animosity
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Fruity Skate Decks
Anthony Cozzi's Fresh Skateboard Has a New Look
3
Liberating Skate Decks
'We R Free' Skateboards Come Equipped With Arcadian Graphics
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Wooden Skateboards
Piotr Woronkowicz Laser Etching
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Slithering Skate Decks
Nike and Skate Mental Team Up for New Line
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49 Innovations in Skateboarding
From GPS Skate Park Locators to An Inflatable Skateboard
Tokidoki
Japanese Designer Makes Products Cool
84 Innovations Skateboarders Can't Resist
From Tetris Skateboarding to Monster Movie Decks
Becoming Superhero
Racing Batmobiles, Superhero Sneakers and Mega Ramp Skateboarding
No Pants Sports
Freeballing Skateboarding & Cycling in Jimmy Hood Ads
Ancient Greek Sandal Skateboard
Tougher than Leather
Skateboard Furniture
Skate Study House
Skateboard-Segway Hybrid
iSlide Motorized Skateboard
Evolved Skateboards
Tarantula Trucks Make Regular Longboards Look Like Wussies
Polish Geisha Skater Art
Magdalena Tatarek is a Cultural Farrago
Fairy-Like Wrap Dresses
Natalie Portman Was Pretty in Pink in Rodarte at 2009 Oscars
Sexy Skateboards
Will These High-Fashion Skateboard Designs Be as Controversial as Burton's?
From Childish Sketches to Hollywood
'Where The Wild Things Are' Movie Gears Up For Cult Success
Wooden Wayfarers
Manic Skateboarding Company Releases All-Natural Sunglasses
Beer-Branded Skate Decks
Steam Whistle's Stellar ‘Design a Deck' Competition
Street Art of Kids Classics
"Where the Wild Things Are" Gets a Pure Evil Graffiti Touch
Immaculate Skate Sneakers
Rob Dyrdek's Limited Edition RD1 Mid from DC Shoes
Bold Picture Book Fashion
'Where the Wild Things Are' in Vogue
Sexist Snowboards
Burton's Playboy Line Sparks Protests Amid Increasing Sales (UPDATE)
Safari Swimwear
Posso the Spat Teams with Costume Dept. for Wild Bathingsuits
Edible Cartoons
‘Where the Wild Things Are' Bento Box Celebrates the Children's
Hand-Stippled Skateboards
Carved Board Designs By Arniko Bring Uniqueness to Shred
Pin-Up Skate Decks
The Fly Milk Skateboard Might Cause a Few Spills
Anime Skate Decks
Discoteca Tokidoki is One Illustratively Stellar Skateboard
Green Skateboards
FunkinFunction Recycled Wood Skateboards
iPhone Apps for Skaters
iSkateboard Finds Best Parks, Skate Shops and Street Spots Near You
Skateboarding Animals
Extreme Pete and Friends
Curly Designer Skateboards – IPSVM Board is an Artistic Form of Personal Transit
IPSVM Board is an Artistic Form of Personal Transit
Erotic Photo Skate Dekcs
Marilyn Minter Supreme Skateboards
Suit-Wearing Skaters
'What Became of the Likely Lads' in Metal Magazine
Eco Jewelry Made from Skateboards
2ReVert
12 Delectable Skateboard Decks
No Wheels Involved, From Miles Davis to Politics
Spherical Skateboards
Loop-In Concept Breaks Down All Barriers of Regular Shred
13 Stellar Skate Shoes
Vans Kickflips It, From Theological Sneakers to Satanic Rock Shoes
Skateboard Stairs
Recycling at Roartocket Skateboard School
Skateboarding Turkeys
Brilliant Fantasy Illustrations From Huey Crowley
Thrasher Meets Geek
Bluetooth Skateboard
Skateboarder Artography
Harold Hunter Captures Park Boarders Through the Lens
Skateboard Scooters
This Efficient Hybrid for Fixit Offers Easy Product Transport
Vegan Shoes
Natalie Portman Designs For Te Casan
Surf-Inspired Skateboards
Carver Skateboards Lets You Ride Streets Like Waves
Sanrio Skateboards
Hello Kitty and Girl Mike Carroll Join Heads, Bust Ollies
Skateboard Stools
Seating from Recycled Decks
Sculpted Skateboards
Corbusboard Gasmask, Skeleton and Artistic Aluminum Decks
Scary Skateboard Shelves
Skullhouse Skull-Covered Wall Art Lets You Honor Halloween Year-Round
Instrument Skate Decks
The Skateboard Guitar is an Overload of Shred
Neon Tetris Skateboarding
36 Skateboarders Give Ultimate Game Boy Icon Tribute
Celebrity-Inspired Skateboards
Natalie Portman is Muse for Mykim Dang's Deck Sketches
Collapsible Transportation
Jin-Seok Hwang Creates the Folding Skateboard Concept
Symbolic Skateboards
Four Bunnies of the Apocalypse
Personal Hovercrafts
The Air Board is like Skateboarding, But on Air
Sky Line Skateboards
ZooYork Decks Represent NYC in ‘Sky High' Series
Cassette Tape Couture
Pierre Andre Senizergues Fall 2009 Collection is Skateboarder Green
Leather Skateboards
Natalia Brilli's €910 Lambskin Design
Supercar Skateboards
The Ferrari Skateboard
Demi-Deck Portraits
Justin Pape Paints On Broken Skateboards
Artvertising Skateboards
Reach for Light Promotes Roarockit
18 Turkey Day Treats
Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving from Public Stuffings to Skateboarding Turkeys
Bringing the Inanimate to Life
Jason Freeny's Anatomical Correct Skateboard
Chocolate Bubble Boarding
Aero Has Fun With Skateboarding Stunts in Brown Balloons
Skateboarding Models
'The Street Race'
Stellar Skateboard Portraits
Florian Nicolle's Illustrations Showcase the Female Form
Political Skateboards
Obama Art Decks From Urban Outfitters
Monster Movie Decks
"Where the Wild Things Are" Skateboards Let You Roll in Style
Ugandan Skateboard Parks
Yann Gross' Kitintale Skate Series Photo Documentary
Resentful Skateboards
Mighty Healthy Fall 2009 Skate Decks Feature Plenty of Animosity
Hipster Skate Shoes
The FTC Mike Carrol Low Rider is Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know
Fruity Skate Decks
Anthony Cozzi's Fresh Skateboard Has a New Look
Bad Boy Boarder Kicks
Adidas Skateboarding October 2009 Collection is Perfect for Skaters
Liberating Skate Decks
'We R Free' Skateboards Come Equipped With Arcadian Graphics
Tricycle Skateboards
Richard Malachowski Creates Three-Wheeled Deck
Wooden Skateboards
Piotr Woronkowicz Laser Etching
Skateboard Controllers
Activision Gives Sneak Peek of ‘Tony Hawk Ride' Video Game
Director-Created Fan Sites
'Where the Wild Things Are' Gets WeLoveYouSo.com
Hawaiian Stylin'
Leilow Fall 2009 Collection Uses Skater Video to Promote Clothing Line
Massive Skateboard Celebrations
Go Skateboarding Day Encourages Border Bonding
Autumnal Board Kicks
The Adidas Skateboarding 2009 Fall/Winter Collection is Boardtastic
Masterful Musician Decks
Miles Davis Quintet Skateboards Pay Tribute to ‘Kind of Blue'