# Carbon Fiber Longboards The SBC#1 from Louis Bradier is a Lightweight Beach Cruiser By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-10 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-longboard References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/07/08/skate-long-on-carbon-fiber/) & [louisbradier](http://www.louisbradier.com/) Cruise the beach in style and speed with this carbon fiber longboard from Louis Bradier dubbed the SBC#1. Carbon fiber has gone from cars to skateboards and the result couldn't look better. The carbon fiber longboard only weighs 1.5 kg and features a unique design that is sure to help you stand out on the boardwalk. Riding a [longboard skateboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mach-one-electric-skateboard) is all about taking it easy and enjoying the ride. The SBC#1 looks like it would provide a very enjoyable, albeit fast, ride. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lightweight Longboards:** The trend of lightweight longboards presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create innovative and easy-to-use boards that offer enhanced speed and maneuverability. - **Carbon Fiber Skateboards:** The use of carbon fiber in skateboards opens up possibilities for creating durable, lightweight, and high-performance boards that can revolutionize the skateboarding industry. - **Unique Longboard Designs:** The trend of unique longboard designs provides an avenue for designers to create visually striking boards that cater to individuals looking for a personalized and stylish riding experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Equipment:** The sports equipment industry can explore the development of advanced lightweight longboards and carbon fiber skateboards to meet the growing demand of speed enthusiasts and professional skateboarders. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Companies in the outdoor recreation industry can tap into the trend of unique longboard designs and offer customized options to consumers, providing them with a distinctive and personalized riding experience. - **Material Science:** The development of carbon fiber longboards creates opportunities for innovation in the material science industry, allowing for the creation of stronger, lighter, and more flexible carbon fiber composites. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbon Fiber Electric Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-option-tko-001.md) - [Carbon Fiber Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-mountain-bike.md) - [Featherweight Cargo Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-bicycles.md) - [Carbon Fiber Gravel Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-gravel-bike.md) - [Carbon Fiber Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-electric-skateboard-concept.md) - [Branded Carbon Fiber Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rbs01-escooter.md) - [Premium Lightweight Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aero-pro.md) - [Carbon Fiber Urban eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonfiber-urban-ebikes.md) - [Affordable Performance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cf-racer1-electric-bike.md)