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  • I’ve had two Powell-Peralta flight decks and now using a Decathlon carbon fiber deck. The kape decks seem to be better as they have all the benefits but also don’t chip! Carbon fiber is a game changer towards not easily snapping a deck, but when skating predominantly on rougher surfaces, then the chipping detracts from the carbon fiber benefits.


  • No, of course not. Paying $80 for a regular deck that could break in a week is silly. Skateboarding companies need to get with the times and produce more durable decks. Only then higher prices are fair.

    On that note, check out these kape decks: https://kapeskateboards.com/. I’ve had the chance to try one from a fellow skater at the park yesterday and I’m amazed at how similar they feel. Great pop, strong as an ox, doesn’t chip. The guy who I used it from was pretty much pro skill-wise, and he was nothing but enthusiastic about them too. Unfortunately they only come in 8.25 inch width for now as that is the most sold size apparently; understandable from a startup point of view. I’ve just mailed them asking whether they will increase size availability someday.

    Edit: already got an answer :O

    Thx for reaching out!
    We are about to drop the 8.5inch deck in a few weeks; but going wider isn’t scheduled yet.

    So 8.5 might stay the widest deck for a while.
    Go give it a try; the board is so much better than regular decks or anything else on the market; it might even make up the missing width. At least that’s what a lot of skaters say; worldwide!

    All the best,