# $1,500 Skateboards IXO Skateboards Combine Luxury with Sport By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-09-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-skateboards References: [ixocarbon](http://ixocarbon.com/index.php) & [allaroundskate](http://allaroundskate.com/featured-builder-ixo-ingenieria/) Skateboard company IXO has introduced a first to the world of skateboarding: high-end skateboards. Available in both skateboard ($1,500) and [longboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia) ($1,700) models, these products are not only luxurious and exclusive, but promise to deliver the most optimal boarding experience to users. The boards are manufactured with a high-quality carbon fiber which makes the board both very strong and very light; six layers of varnish are then applied by-hand. The boards are sold alongside a custom-made bag for traveling. All bolts and nuts are made of the highest quality titanium materials. The boards have recently launched and are available for purchase on the IXO website. **Implications** - The company claims to be the first in creating high-end skateboards. This product appeals to a niche market of athletes who demand [luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offwhite-co-wilson). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Skateboards:** Creating high-end skateboards that cater to athletes seeking luxury. - **Carbon Fiber Skateboards:** Manufacturing skateboards using high-quality carbon fiber for strength and lightness. - **Customizable Skateboard Accessories:** Offering custom-made bags and high-quality titanium nuts and bolts for skateboard travelers. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment:** Capitalizing on the demand for luxury products in the skateboarding industry. - **Manufacturing:** Exploring the use of carbon fiber in various products for its strength and lightness. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Creating customizable bags and accessories for skateboard travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion House Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-snowboard.md) - [Luxury Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Lounge Chair-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-lounge-cruiser.md) - [Luxurious Wooden Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard.md) - [Racing-Ready Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mach-one-electric-skateboard.md) - [High-End Snowboard Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-grenoble-xx-whitespace.md) - [Electric Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards.md)