# Repurposed Skateboard Piece Products Second Shot's Products are Made From Recycled Skateboard Wood By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-07-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-skateboard-wood References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2013/featured-shop-second-shot/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/SecondShot?ref=seller_info) The ‘Second Shot’ [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative) shop uses [recycled skateboard wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia) to give these former skateboard pieces a new purpose in life, turning them into everything from [bodies of guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1) to arms of sunglasses. Husband and wife duo Lindsay and Johnnie from Ontario, Canada receive skateboard donations from skaters, skate shops and parks to make these items. The pieces are a varied range of colors, because the skateboard comes from a range of different manufacturers. This makes for a vibrantly colored finished products, which are meticulously put together to form beautiful patterning. The shop features a range of decor and accessories that caters to men and women. This craft blends Johnnie’s beautiful craftsmanship with his combined love for art and skateboarding. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Repurposed Skateboard Pieces:** Opportunity for creating innovative and sustainable products by repurposing discarded skateboard wood. - **Recycled Materials:** Increasing demand for products made from recycled materials, presenting opportunities for eco-friendly businesses. - **Artistic Upcycling:** Growing trend of transforming discarded items into unique and artistic products, offering creative opportunities for artisans. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage the trend of repurposing skateboard pieces to create visually appealing and eco-friendly products. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory industry has potential to explore using recycled skateboard wood for trendy and sustainable sunglasses and other accessories. - **Musical Instruments:** Musical instrument manufacturers can tap into the repurposed skateboard trend to create unique and eye-catching guitar bodies or other instrument components. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Chopstick-Crafted Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renew-by-trinity.md) - [Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison-1.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md)