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Rodney · August 27th, 2008

Zazzle is just getting crazy now with the customization stuff

Just got their newsletter that said they are now offering custom, one off, SKATEBOARDS.

More info here: Custom Skateboards

They offer 8 different style/size decks including "comp", "mini", and "old school" to customize.

Looks like they start at just $59.95 for just the deck (sounds like a decent price for a custom deck? I'm not a skateboarder...so I don't know for sure). They also offer the complete set with Independent Trucks, Ricta Naturals wheels, Bullet bearings, grip tape, and mounting hardware.

I'm not a skateboarder, but I may have to get one of these just for the novelty factor.

edit: I don't see any info on the site about the graphic templates/sizes for skateboards, so hopefully that info will be posted on their site later.

sunnydayz · August 27th, 2008

Thats really cool Rodney, Thanks for posting this. Its amazing what can be done with a dtg printer and it looks like they are taking full advantage of its capabilities. Nice job Zazzle

spankthafunk · August 27th, 2008

all done with a DTG? crazy

sunnydayz · August 27th, 2008

I'm pretty sure yep. I know another printer that does skateboards, so yes I do think its with dtg. If I am not mistaken, they use the tjet blazers which have a long print area.

Jasonda · August 27th, 2008

I think that would be a great promo item, giveaway item, etc. even if you are not selling them.

spankthafunk · August 27th, 2008

Seems like it would be tricky to do with the contours of the board. I know the old school boards might be flat, but the other two boards usually have a slight concave shape in them so that your foot gets a little better grip on the board for tricks. like this: \___/ ,(not talking about the "tail" and the "nose", talking about from side to side) just not that extreme

Rodney · August 27th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonda


	I think that would be a great promo item, giveaway item, etc. even if you are not selling them.

I was thinking that as well. For a full board with all the wheels/accessories, etc it only runs about $170, which would be a very cool giveaway or promotional item for the right market.

Jasonda · August 27th, 2008

You could probably get wheels and accessories cheaper from a local shop, too.

spankthafunk · August 27th, 2008

definently could get the other items cheaper. Unless of course, you were printing custom wheels!

spankthafunk · August 27th, 2008

hmmm which makes me wonder, could you cut grip tape with a plotter/cutter?

kenscott · September 11th, 2008

no, i think it would be done with a versacamm with die sub ink in it and heat pressed on like the china boards.

spankthafunk · September 11th, 2008

Rodney, how do you get this amazing cutout look on your screen shot posts? Do you Photoshop those?

Robin · September 11th, 2008

Has anyone here tried printing on a skateboard and how did you do it? We just found out hubby's grandson wants a new skateboard for his birthday. It would be wicked cool to do one up for him.

sunnydayz · September 11th, 2008

If I am not mistaked I think Mistlewoods does skateboard printing with her flexijet. You might try sending her a pm Robin, in case she doesnt see this thead. Maybe she can help with telling you how she does it.