# Bulletproof Glass Skateboards Braille Skateboarding Received an Indestructible Deck Design By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-skateboard References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/10/braille-skateboarding-glass-skateboard) & [sploid.gizmodo](http://sploid.gizmodo.com/a-skateboard-made-from-bulletproof-glass-must-be-indest-1787079335) A while back, a team of boarders who call themselves Braille Skateboarding created a glass skateboard, however, as one might expect, it shattered as soon as one of them stepped foot on it. Looking to build off its concept, Invizaboard, a skateboarding company, sent the team a fresh version of the glass skateboard -- this time made with bulletproof material. Unlike the highly dangerous model that Braille Skateboarding put together in the past, the bulletproof version is virtually indestructible -- meaning that it can withstand any landing and even be run over by a car. Although these features are great draws for boarders who've found themselves [breaking their decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentichtvibram), the team had to get used to the slippery surface of the [sleek design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-skateboard-design). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Indestructible Skateboards:** The creation of bulletproof glass skateboards opens up opportunities for the development of indestructible skateboards with enhanced durability and resistance to damage. - **Innovative Skate Deck Materials:** Exploring new materials, such as bulletproof material, for skate decks introduces the potential for innovative designs and improved performance in skateboarding. - **Enhanced Skateboarding Safety:** The use of bulletproof material in skateboards offers an opportunity to enhance safety by creating boards that can withstand impacts and reduce the risk of injury. ### Who This Affects Most - **Skateboarding Equipment:** The skateboarding equipment industry can explore the incorporation of bulletproof material into skateboards, providing customers with more durable and long-lasting products. - **Material Science:** The field of material science can investigate the application of bulletproof material to develop innovative products for various industries, including sports equipment. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore collaborations with skateboarding companies to develop bulletproof glass technology for car windows, enhancing safety and durability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Bulletproof Transparent Glass Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuclear.md) - [Backpack-Adhering Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-skateboard.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-rollerblades.md) - [Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-skateboard.md) - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Darkly Demure Flexible Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-blackout-skateboards.md)