# Upcycled Graphic Street Cruisers ReSkate! Breathes New Life Into Old Skateboards By Matt Ho | Published 2011-07-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reskate References: [freshngood](http://www.freshngood.com/?p=52661) & [reskateboarding](http://www.reskateboarding.com/index.html) One of the coolest projects I've come across is ReSkate!, which is formed by a group called Nube looking to breathe new life into [old skate decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1). ReSkate! is a wonderful project that I think many businesses should model themselves after. The group gives broken, throwaway skateboards new life. Normally, when you hear something like that, it usually means that the decks have been renewed as [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-recycled-standard) covers or art pieces. In this case, however, ReSkate! is actually making them into functional skateboards again. So, if you've busted your deck, you can have it restored just like an old car that hasn't been driven in ages. The graphic designs are incredible, with amazing original artworks that truly stand out on its own. ReSkate! is definitely worth checking out for skateboards and [eco enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-block-maui). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling Skate Decks:** ReSkate! is leading the way in upcycling old skateboards, transforming them into functional skateboards again. - **Sustainable Design:** The trend of repurposing and breathing new life into old materials, like skateboards, is gaining popularity in the design industry. - **Artistic Recycling:** ReSkate! showcases the trend of incorporating original artwork onto repurposed skateboard decks, creating unique and eye-catching designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Skateboarding Equipment:** The skateboarding industry has an opportunity to adopt the concept of upcycling broken skate decks as a sustainable practice. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Companies in the eco-friendly product industry can explore opportunities for integrating upcycled materials, like skateboards, into their designs. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can embrace the trend of repurposing and incorporating artwork onto different mediums, such as upcycled skateboards. ## 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) - [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Sustainable Artist Endeavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recasetify.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rooftop Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qingdao-mixc-rooftop-skatepark.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Skateable Cardboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos.md)