# Ironic Skate Parks 'Let's Go Surfing Instead' by Nansei is a Mini Park Replica By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-go-surfing-instead References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/12/27/skate-park-on-a-skateboard-in-a-skate-park/) & [dudecraft](http://www.dudecraft.com/2010/12/skate-park-on-skateboard-in-skate-park.html) 'Let’s Go Surfing Instead' is a super fun and clever concept. Not only is it a [mini skate park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25-hour-skatepark) replica made on top of a skateboard, it was also photographed in a real-life skate park, just to add another dimension to this project. Created by deviantART user Nansei, 'Let’s Go Surfing Instead' even includes some [miniature graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-2). The dedication and patience it took to create this art piece may just have me picking up a skateboard. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mini Park Replicas:** The concept of creating mini replicas of popular parks or landmarks presents opportunities for souvenir sales and collectibles. - **Real-life Integration:** Integrating mini replicas into real-life settings can create unique and immersive experiences for visitors, potentially increasing foot traffic and engagement. - **Miniature Artistry:** The art of creating intricate miniature artwork opens up avenues for niche markets and creative collaborations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skateboarding:** The skateboarding industry could explore partnerships with artists and designers to create limited edition skateboard decks featuring mini park replica designs. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can capitalize on the trend of real-life integration by offering guided tours or virtual reality experiences that showcase mini park replicas in famous skate parks around the world. - **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry can tap into the demand for miniature artistry by providing workshops, materials, and tools for creating mini park replicas and other intricate artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Urban Skate Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects.md) - [Skateable Pyramid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playlab.md) - [Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-skateboard.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Body Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-scale.md) - [Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-west-end.md) - [Mixed-Reality Skateboarding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skatrix-pro.md) - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md)