What is the best type of wood for a skateboard deck?

Question

I'm buying a new skateboard deck coz mines had it and im just wondering what type of wood cause my mate reckons candian maple sucks so yea just wandering if i should get canadian maple or a different type of wood.

Answer 1

If your looking for a Longggg lasting deck get Blind-Eternal Life

it has Canadian maple but inside is a thin sheet of metal its like a 1 year money back if the board breaks.  

i think Darkstar has done the same thing armor ply, Yes darkstar has.

Well hope i could help you -Jon

Answer 2

s***w wood...  Carbon fiber composite.

Answer 3

canadian maple is good but the new fiberlam or resign 7 decks are best

Answer 4

canadain maple is used on just about all skateboard decks its a strong hard wood perfect for skateboarding, honestly your friend has no idea what hes talking about. even those cheaper boards at like big 5 use maple the only way u would find a company that doesnt use it would be at walmart, and thy probably use plywood or somthing. the only thing you need to worry about whn buying a skateboard deck is the width, the weight and weather they use epoxy or glue will make a differance as well. but u should look for a board that comfortable to you

Answer 5

7 ply canadian maple decks are the best you can get,if you look at the best companys and see what they use for their decks its canadian maple

Answer 6

7 ply Canadian maple is the best you can get. Its what I have and it hasnt snaped  yet.

Answer 7

you gotta go with the canadian maple. it is true that most major companies now use canadian maple. it is actually sturdier than american wood and doesn't lose it's pop or concave as fast. and if you want to spend a lil extra money, enjoi and a few other brands are now introducing a a fiberlite layer in their boards.