Skaters looking to take on an old-school design with new-school materials should check out the Hydroflex skateboard. These skateboards are inspired by surfboard materials in which the originals were made with leftover surfboard materials.
The same concept applies in making these skateboards both lightweight and waterproof (unlike traditional wooden skateboards.) These boards take some of the style of the decks found in the 1970s and advance them with modern technology. The honeycomb pattern design creates a 3-D glassing bonding that fuses the deck together and makes it durable. Reinforcements including fiberglass and pet foam give this board added protection.
The boards come in three differently sized models accommodating different skating styles and weights. You can check these models out when Hydroflex launches October 3rd on Kickstarter.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Surf-inspired Skateboards
- Using surfboard materials to create skateboards opens up the possibility of designing skateboards that are lightweight, waterproof, and durable.
- Advanced Deck Technology
- Innovations in honeycomb pattern designs and the integration of fiberglass and pet foam create opportunities for skateboards to become more durable and stronger.
- Personalized Skateboard Design
- Skateboards made through this surf-style approach allows for customization in size, weight and design, creating unique, customized skateboards for every skater.
Where This Applies
- Extreme Sports
- By incorporating surfboard technology to skateboarding, the extreme sports industry has the potential to create stronger, more durable equipment for athletes.
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Creating skateboards out of leftover materials from surfboards contributes to a sustainable manufacturing industry in which no materials go to waste.
- Consumer Goods
- Personalized skateboard designs and advanced deck technology creates opportunities for consumer goods companies to offer customizable, long-lasting skateboards.
