Summer '08 Build Off Contest. OPEN THEME!

**sniffleless** · 06-30-2008 10:21 PM

It's summer again and it's time to build. IT'S GO TIME!
This is the kick off for the next Board Builder's Online Build Off Contest.
For those of you that are new to our little game here it is in a nut shell. This is a contest where you post pictures of a skateboard you built and we all vote on which we think is the best built board. Now by built I mean built. From the ground up. You press and shape your own board and then finish it. This is a great way for people to see how it's done and for builders to show off their skills.

We've been doing these for a few years now and they just keep getting better. The talent just keeps growing and improving. Many first time builders have entered these contests and later gone on to become real professional custom board builders. You never know. You could be the next superstar builder just waiting to be. So please feel free to try your hand at building and even enter a board. The Board Builder's Forum is one of the most informational places you could ever go to to find out all you need to know about building your own skateboards. So check it out.

Here are the rules and guidelines.

This time around there is no theme. No restrictions on size or shape or style or materials. Build what you like. Just as long as it's a real skateboard it's all good.
So here is what you need to know.

All entries must be built in the specified "build period" to be considered for the contest.
The Build Period for this contest is July 1-July 31.
There is no theme restrictions this time. Build what you like. The Karrot Klause still applies.
The Karrot Klause. Only serious entries only. I hold the right to refuse entry of any board I do not think is a legitimate entry.
Entries are to be submitted in the OFFICIAL Entry Thread that I will create come August 1.
You have until August 9 to get your entires posted up. August 10 the voting starts. No entries will be considered after the poll has been created.
Entries should consist of pictures of the entry board in various stages of the build and the finished product. That means show your work. Lets see it during the gluing process, in the press, coming out before finishing, the shaping process and the finished result. The more pics the better.
August 10 the poll goes up and you have 7 days to get your vote in. Please base your vote on which board you thought was the best based on design, construction and building ability.

AS ALWAYS these contests are for fun. No promises of prizes or anything like that are made. This is for fun, bragging rights and the advancement of board building in general.

If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Let the building begin! It's GO Time! Get to it. Have Fun and play nice. AND when it's all over GO SKATE!

**cougrs84** · 06-30-2008 10:46 PM

i'm gonna enter my kick ass skyhooks board

**Xgecko** · 07-01-2008 06:31 PM

yeah...I ripped my boards this afternoon, Red Oak and Rock Maple, 7 1" strips...need glue not sure about the shape yet....maybe a diamond tailed mini...

**Doc Frye** · 07-01-2008 06:49 PM

My new speedboard went into the press today! I don't know if I'll enter it, but I'm going to try to finish it by the end of July.

**ielongboardman** · 07-04-2008 01:58 AM

wow this sounds totally sick...... pretty much no restrictions eh? oh man im gonna a sick deck

**.secrets** · 07-05-2008 08:55 AM

i just got done pressing a board, now im going to have to come up with a sick graphic!

**Bob** · 07-05-2008 08:56 AM

Every time another contest starts I can't help but get so PUMPED. I don't even make many boards, it's just exciting times in the Fish. But I'm pretty sure I'll have a couple decks being made this month so I'll be sure to keep a photo log just in case they come out the way I'd like.

Wooo!

**cam_bell** · 07-05-2008 10:15 AM

are we allowed to submit multiple boards? I figure that since its an open theme, some people might want to build two entirely different decks, like a dancer and a vlam

**vj922** · 07-05-2008 11:33 AM

Ugh, i only have 2 week's to build this as im on holiday until the 17th, O well i will just have to slave away at it for two weeks solid, can't wait this will be great.

Need to order some supplies soon as well.

**Xgecko** · 07-05-2008 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by cam_bell

are we allowed to submit multiple boards? I figure that since its an open theme, some people might want to build two entirely different decks, like a dancer and a vlam

one entry per person

**C4NDYSP4NKS** · 07-05-2008 12:02 PM

Ive never really thought about building my own board but after seeing this I might give it a go. Who knows? Rus might have some competition coming his way...=)

**arcane** · 07-05-2008 12:39 PM

I may try and get in on this one.

**boardin'mormon** · 07-05-2008 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by arcane

I may try and get in on this one.

one vote for arcane and he hasn't even built the board yet

**Xgecko** · 07-05-2008 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by arcane

I may try and get in on this one.

which is why we need a pro division....

**boardin'mormon** · 07-05-2008 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Xgecko

which is why we need a pro division....

thats why they have 2nd place...

**arcane** · 07-05-2008 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by Xgecko

which is why we need a pro division....

In the past I remember some pretty heavy hitters in build offs but I'll wait till we can get a different division going.

**boardin'mormon** · 07-05-2008 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by arcane

In the past I remember some pretty heavy hitters in build offs but I'll wait till we can get a different division going.

yeah devisions would be cool

**tomahawk** · 07-05-2008 02:03 PM

boooo...no divisions. free for all, there's so many crazy skilled builders out there it always makes things interesting, even for the "pros". last few times pete's come out of nowhere with beautiful shapes and brilliant designs, and many many others.

**boardin'mormon** · 07-05-2008 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by tomahawk

boooo...no divisions. free for all, there's so many crazy skilled builders out there it always makes things interesting, even for the "pros". last few times pete's come out of nowhere with beautiful shapes and brilliant designs, and many many others.

possible handycaps for ammitures who dont exactly have the resorces that proffessional board builders have...

**Orion** · 07-05-2008 02:51 PM

Here is my entry no pic of build just got camera to work but here it is 7 ply single kick old school shape the nose is from a powell deck steve steadman skull and spade and the tail is another powell deck but a steve cab deck and the art work is my buddys