Pro Decks vrs. Blank Decks - Skateboard-City Forum

**shampoo** · 08-01-2006

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Pro Decks vrs. Blank Decks

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Pro Decks:

As any seasoned skater will tell you, graphics don't mean **** in skateboarding....but keep in mind, a pro company may still be the choice for you. There are many different styles and shapes, and each is reflected through a company's different molds of decks. Wether you want a mellow shaped deck for control, like Girl/Chocolate, or a sturdy deck like Baker, you can find them with pro companies. It's easier finding the size and shape you want from pro companies, because they make various molds. Also, you can stick with your favorite company, rock their boards, follow the footsteps of your favorite pro. ~The downside as anyone will tell you, is the price. If you've not been skating long, a deck can last you a good half a year....but plenty others break decks in a week or two. So, it's a little hefty to dish out $50 once or twice a month for a pro deck.*However, it can be a wise idea to*buy pro decks at Christmas and other times when on sale.

Some good sites:
www.activemailorder.com
www.evileds.com

Blank Decks:

Now we see, the economic approach to skating---The Blank deck.
Blank decks have stood the test of time, the generic skate board. They're cheap, you don't feel as guilty paying the price, you don't lose sleep over a broken board this way. Blank decks have become so popular, they now come in many different colors, sizes and shapes...but you have to search a lot harder to find them.
Now, the downside to blanks? You never know if a certain blank company is good or not until you try them. There are plenty blank companies out there with horrible decks, soggy, weak, no concave, horrible pop.......It can get frustrating. But, there are good blank deck companies, and your local skateshop might have a good blank deck.

Here is an excellent blank decks site.

**shampoo** · 08-01-2006

There's a new page entry added:

Pro Decks vrs. Blank Decks

Quote:

Pro Decks:

As any seasoned skater will tell you, graphics don't mean **** in skateboarding....but keep in mind, a pro company may still be the choice for you. There are many different styles and shapes, and each is reflected through a company's different molds of decks. Wether you want a mellow shaped deck for control, like Girl/Chocolate, or a sturdy deck like Baker, you can find them with pro companies. It's easier finding the size and shape you want from pro companies, because they make various molds. Also, you can stick with your favorite company, rock their boards, follow the footsteps of your favorite pro. ~The downside as anyone will tell you, is the price. If you've not been skating long, a deck can last you a good half a year....but plenty others break decks in a week or two. So, it's a little hefty to dish out $50 once or twice a month for a pro deck. However, it can be a wise idea to buy pro decks at Christmas and other times when on sale.

Some good sites:
www.activemailorder.com
www.evileds.com

Blank Decks:

Now we see, the economic approach to skating---The Blank deck.
Blank decks have stood the test of time, the generic skate board. They're cheap, you don't feel as guilty paying the price, you don't lose sleep over a broken board this way. Blank decks have become so popular, they now come in many different colors, sizes and shapes...but you have to search a lot harder to find them.
Now, the downside to blanks? You never know if a certain blank company is good or not until you try them. There are plenty blank companies out there with horrible decks, soggy, weak, no concave, horrible pop.......It can get frustrating. But, there are good blank deck companies, and your local skateshop might have a good blank deck.

Here is an excellent blank decks site.

KickflipB4Shoves803 · 08-01-2006

i use a blank its decent but the pop isnt that great...

ralphy boy2 · 08-01-2006

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Originally Posted by KickflipB4Shoves803

i use a blank its decent but the pop isnt that great...

same with my blank, the pop isnt that great, but im satisfied with it for 20 bucks

SkaterForLife117 · 08-01-2006

Nice guide, you might want to stay away from some of the bad language though.

volcom23 · 08-01-2006

i have a pro but am getting a blank next, but i had a blank before my pro deck

Muffet · 08-01-2006

Are blank deck's "decks that have pop" as good as popwar?

KickflipB4Shoves803 · 08-01-2006

lol idk my blank just felt good when i had it for the first week

SoHereIAm · 08-01-2006

freaking THANK YOU. I've been looking at older threads to try and find how blanks and pro decks compare. YAY.

Muffet · 08-01-2006

Anyone skated the "pop" deck from them??

nnnn · 08-01-2006

I like blank mini logos the pop is great.

potato413 · 08-01-2006

sooo...
ive owned 7 0r 8 decks in my time, and just lately i got a blank from www.blankskatesupply.com
its descent but weird pointy shape

pros are better, but the graphic is all that your paying for,
the wod is only like 20-30$, not 50-60...

nnnn · 08-01-2006

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Originally Posted by Muffet

Anyone skated the "pop" deck from them??

My friend did he said it was good.

nnnn · 08-01-2006

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Originally Posted by Muffet

Are blank deck's "decks that have pop" as good as popwar?

Mini logos do.

sk8er8181 the second · 08-01-2006

pro decks cuse their better looking

Muffet · 08-01-2006

"pro decks cuse their better looking"

Thats the most retarded thing ive ever heard.

**shampoo** · 08-01-2006

The only arguement I have for pro decks, is it's easier to find a good deck. Like I said, there are still plenty of crappy pro companies. I go for price, not commercialism.

Element- · 08-01-2006

I'm riding blank. It's got many chips. It's full of water and it's cracking. 8 months of skating on the same piece of crap. I'm riding the nose cuz tha tail is all beat up and cracked. But, blanks are awesome. My brand suits exactly what I need. Good concave.

skater4life101 · 08-01-2006

Well I've Skated Pro Decks All My Skatin yearr and always will dont know why but my Darkstar sucks so im gettin an Element. I was at the skatepark tried a blank it was massivly awesome and then my darkstar sucked compare to it.

**shampoo** · 08-01-2006

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Originally Posted by skater4life101

Well I've Skated Pro Decks All My Skatin yearr and always will dont know why but my Darkstar sucks so im gettin an Element. I was at the skatepark tried a blank it was massivly awesome and then my darkstar sucked compare to it.

Why haven't you learned from this thread? If you lvoed the blank, then youc could go and get TWO blanks with grip, for the price of one pro deck. Elements aren't all that great either. Sure, they started out a great company, but in recent years production quality is down.

GET TWO BLANKS INSTEAD KID.

BLacklabel/\ · 08-01-2006

I ride blanks just because there cheaper and there good boards. End o Story

042281123 · 08-02-2006

I have rolled with blanks for a long time and , I must say that i really dont think the quality of the blanks i have had have been anywhere near pro decks...

Therefore i role with prodecks , they feel tons better ^^

blanck_decks_rock!!! · 08-02-2006

blanck_decks_rock!!!

$buytoymachine$92 · 08-10-2006

has anyone bought from blankdecks.cop? is there stuff good?

Variation · 08-10-2006

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Originally Posted by $buytoymachine$92

has anyone bought from blankdecks.cop? is there stuff good?

no but i have bought from blankdecks.com

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Element- Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada. Posts: 372	I'm riding blank. It's got many chips. It's full of water and it's cracking. 8 months of skating on the same piece of crap. I'm riding the nose cuz tha tail is all beat up and cracked. But, blanks are awesome. My brand suits exactly what I need. Good concave. __________________ Red, Blue, Yellow, Pink, White, Green, Gray

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skater4life101 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 368	Well I've Skated Pro Decks All My Skatin yearr and always will dont know why but my Darkstar sucks so im gettin an Element. I was at the skatepark tried a blank it was massivly awesome and then my darkstar sucked compare to it.

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042281123 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 72	I have rolled with blanks for a long time and , I must say that i really dont think the quality of the blanks i have had have been anywhere near pro decks... Therefore i role with prodecks , they feel tons better ^^ __________________ Success? What's success? Success is getting up in the morning, going to bed at night, and doing what you want in between - Bob Dylan RIP Keenan Milton

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