Concave

[strtsk8er1080]

I'm thinking about building my own board and im not quite sure about the concave.
This will be my first build, and i was hoping to make it easy which is why id like to know how well a speed board with no concave is. (i did research but i couldnt find anything)
It is going to be around 39 or 40 inches, still not sure how thick, suggestions?
Im 5'10 and around 175.

[Basch]

There are concaveless speedboards. Martin Siegrist rides without concave. And so do some others. It's more what you like yourself. And concave will make it possible to make the board thinner/lighter

[strtsk8er1080]

well i figured out the length and width
its going to be 39" by 10"
I just want to know how thick it should be for my weight if i use BB or maple.

[bpz]

Maple, you'll probably want atleast 8 or 9 plies of 1/16". With baltic birch, you'll want to go either 5/8 or 3/4" thick.

[setkaos]

No concave is just fine, just ask Chaput!
If thinking of making a speedboard you should check out Chris Chaput's website, it gives very simple instructions on how to make one, including how thick to make it.
http://www.chrischaput.com/speedboarding/deckspecs.html

[cairoslide]

9 plies of 1/16th

edit* sofaking has it covered, m'bad m'bad

[Martin Siegrist]

concave.....


my board is flat but has raised edges. we call them lips

[birdkiller]

concave.....


my board is flat but has raised edges. we call them lips

hahaha your the best Martin....thanks for fixing my ziper in coash


Andreas

[Basch]

I'd still like to try a raised lips type of board. Maby I'll try and make one sooin