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1) Arches have better load carrying capacity. 2) Longboard decks are meant to be flexible. So if the board is bend upwards as its default shape, there is more ground clearance when the board is loaded.

1) Arches have better load carrying capacity. 2) Longboard decks are meant to be flexible. So if the board is bend upwards as its default shape, there is more ground ...

1) Use only 3 layers. 2) Use fiber glass to get more flex 3) Use a mould to get flex in 2 directions.

1) Use only 3 layers. 2) Use fiber glass to get more flex 3) Use a mould to get flex in 2 directions.

Having used the board for a long time, realized that 4 layers might be a little too thick. The board offers very little flex.

Having used the board for a long time, realized that 4 layers might be a little too thick. The board offers very little flex.

In India its hard to find grip tape. I never found one. So instead I stuck sand paper on the top of the deck. This is necessary because with the clearcoat, the top surface is very nice smooth and slippery.

In India its hard to find grip tape. I never found one. So instead I stuck sand paper on the top of the deck. This is necessary because with the ...

Once the paints dry apply the clearcoat to make the board waterproof. Be generous with this.

Once the paints dry apply the clearcoat to make the board waterproof. Be generous with this.

Used regular paint. The problem with regular paint is that it leaves brush strokes. Will use spray paints next time.

Used regular paint. The problem with regular paint is that it leaves brush strokes. Will use spray paints next time.

Apply one color of base coat. Wait for it to dry. Use the masking tape to create patterns on the board. Apply new color. Once the paint dries remove the masking tape to create patterns

Apply one color of base coat. Wait for it to dry. Use the masking tape to create patterns on the board. Apply new color. Once the paint dries remove the ...

We used regular paint to coat the surface. Clean the surface before painting.

We used regular paint to coat the surface. Clean the surface before painting.

Cut the deck to the desired shape and drill mount holes for the longboard trucks.

Cut the deck to the desired shape and drill mount holes for the longboard trucks.

Leave it for 2 days atleast for best results.

Leave it for 2 days atleast for best results.

Take each sheet and glue them together one on top of each other. As soon as you apply glue, get C-clamps and use them all around the deck to tightly hold the deck as the glue cures. Use will need 4 to 8 C-clamps. The more the better. Place the deck with the clamps around it on 2 bricks kept wide apart and place something really heavy at the center. This will bend the deck. Once the glue is dry the deck will retain this shape.

Take each sheet and glue them together one on top of each other. As soon as you apply glue, get C-clamps and use them all around the deck to tightly ...

4 sheets of 4 feet by 1 feet 6mm plywood, Fevicol wood glue, Paint (Red, Black) , Masking tape, Waterproof clear coat. All these items were procured from a glass and plywood store.

4 sheets of 4 feet by 1 feet 6mm plywood, Fevicol wood glue, Paint (Red, Black) , Masking tape, Waterproof clear coat. All these items were procured from a glass and ...