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QuestionHow much does it cost to build a skateboard?Jon Depoian is a Skateboarding Instructor and the Owner of Intro2Skateboarding, an organization based in Orange County, California that provides professional private, home-school, after-school, birthday party, and summer camp skateboard lessons for beginners and experienced skateboarders alike. Jon has over 21 years of skateboarding experience and over 10 years of skateboard instruction experience. He also has extensive experience producing street skateboarding videos and skating competitions.It depends on whether you're factoring in the cost not just of the materials, but also of the equipment. The deck alone will be about $10, but with the addition of equipment it'll be more expensive, perhaps around $100. Buying a skateboard at a skate shop will probably be in the range of $35-60.
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QuestionWhat kind of wood is good for skateboard decks?Jon Depoian is a Skateboarding Instructor and the Owner of Intro2Skateboarding, an organization based in Orange County, California that provides professional private, home-school, after-school, birthday party, and summer camp skateboard lessons for beginners and experienced skateboarders alike. Jon has over 21 years of skateboarding experience and over 10 years of skateboard instruction experience. He also has extensive experience producing street skateboarding videos and skating competitions.Maple wood is a great choice for skateboards. Maple is thin and durable, so it'll work well for riding and tricks.
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QuestionWhat do I do if I make a mistake with the griptape?Community AnswerIf you have just made the mistake, you can usually easily pull the tape up slowly, and if you can't, you can use a heat gun, or in some cases a simple hair dryer on high heat.
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QuestionHow do I remove grip tape from a skateboard?Community AnswerHeat it with a hair dryer, and you'll then be able to peel it with the help of a razor blade or putty knife.
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