How much are vintage skateboards worth?

All those decks are highly collectible. A Tony Hawk deck in excellent shape can bring close to a $1,000 on ebay… $600 to $800 is the average.

Can skateboards get old?

Depending on how often you skate and your style, skateboard decks can last between 2 weeks and 6 months. If you only skate mini ramp a deck can last for years, technical street skaters can destroy a deck within weeks. The best thing is to use common sense, as a skater you will probably know when it’s time.

Is a 9 ply skateboard good?

The less plys you have, the weaker the board will be, but also the more flexible, and the lighter. The more plys you have, the stronger the board will be, but it will also be heavier and less flexible. A 9-ply board is a cheap way out of making something quality—it will be heavy and inflexible. Watch out for those.

Can I learn skating at 40?

You may be wondering is skateboarding is for you and if learning it at your age is a good or bad decision. The short answer is, yes you can learn to skateboard at age 40 or 50!

What happens to old skateboard decks?

Most skateboard decks are made from a high grade of maple (Acer spp.) veneer plywood and typically last only a few months before they break or deteriorate beyond use. Millions of used skateboard decks are discarded annually, ending up in landfills when, instead, they could be recycled into new products.

What is the most expensive skateboard deck?

British artist Adrian Wilson has created—and sold—what he is calling “the World’s Most Expensive Skateboard:” The $20,000 Supreme Mundi. The deck is made from a wooden artist’s palette and emblazoned with a knockoff of the Supreme skate logo. Jon Satin, a former art gallery owner, bought the piece on eBay for a client.

How much are skateboards worth?

Classics can cost from $60-$400. A classic, cruiser, or mini cruiser is good for cruising, and you can still do tricks at the skatepark with this one. Street/verts can cost from $70-$200. They’re the typical “skateboard”, mostly made for tricks but good for a little bit of everything depending on the wheels.

Which is the best skateboard brand?

Best Skateboard brands

• Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz, out of California, is the oldest continuous skateboard company in the world.
• Antihero. Antihero is a skateboarding brand known for its consistency and quality, plus the way it pushes the limits of skating possibilities.
• Element.
• Zero.
• Flip.
• Creature.
• Plan B.
• Sector 9.

What size deck do pro skaters use?

Most professional street skaters will ride decks that range from 8″ to 8.5″. This range seems to be the most common across the many different professional skaters in the world. This size skateboard provides the stability that they need but is also small enough for them to control and flip.