8.5" Composite Skateboard Deck DK900 FGC - Black
Store Availability
Store availability
BENEFITS
Versatility
The "Popsicle" shape works for both street and half-pipe/bowl skateboarding
Bounce
The FGC assembly provides better "pop" that lasts longer.
Robustness
FGC construction: Twice as strong as a classic 100% maple deck
Ease of handling
Slightly more pronounced concave than our 100% maple boards.
Impact resistance
High impact resistance on the nose and tail especially in skatepark use.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
FGC construction: Fiber Glass Composite
Decathlon Skateboarding has designed this new composite construction with 5 layers of FSC-certified Canadian maple and 2 layers of woven fibreglass, pressed with an Epoxy resin.
This new construction makes the board twice as resistant to breakage as a classic 7-ply maple construction.
Since it's lighter, the board also has more pop (bounce) and lasts longer than a 100% maple board.
Because we don't always land cleanly!
Board dimensions
Length: 819.5 mm / 32.24"
Width: 216 mm / 8.5"
Wheel base: 364 mm / 14.33"
Nose length: 180 mm / 7.08"
Tail length: 169 mm / 6.65"
Type of concave: medium / high
How much does the DK900 8.5" skateboard deck weigh?
1339 g (average over 7 decks)
One board per mould
Our FGC decks are individually cold pressed, with an epoxy resin.This means that each mould only presses one board at a time. This allows us to guarantee optimal pressure distribution so that each board of the same model has the exact same shape and curve. Which is an advantage for those that enjoy skating with the same shape.
How to choose the right deck size
A skateboard deck should be chosen based on the width you need. A narrower deck means easier handling (great for beginners and shorter riders). The wider the deck, the more stable it is and the safer your landings, making this type of deck good for taller skateboarders or those who like to ride the half-pipes. Sizes are given in inches. 1 inch = 2.54 cm.
The length and wheelbase also have a major impact on deck handling and stability
FSC-certified maple
The wood that we use is FSC certified (Forest Stewardship Council). This certification guarantees that the forest has been managed so as to preserve biodiversity and benefit local people and workers, while ensuring its economic viability.
How are our products tested?
All our decks are tested in the laboratory. These tests validate their compliance with the standards for skateboard decks as well as their resistance to wear. As well as lab tests we do field tests - some measured and others based on the testers' opinions - to really put the product through its paces. To achieve this, we rely on our community of passionate and demanding Ambassadors.
A deck co-developed with Edouard Damestoy
We've worked with Edouard Damestoy to develop the DK900 range.
Edouard was the 2022 vert ramp world champion, winner of best trick at the 2022 Tony Hawk Vert Alert and the first French skateboarder to win a gold medal at an X Games event.
COMPOSITION
composition
Main part: 30.0% Glass Fiber, 70.0% Wood
Tips for storage and maintenance
DO NOT WASH.
BLEACHING EXCLUDED.
DO NOT TUMBLE DRY.
DO NOT IRON.
DO NOT DRY CLEAN.
Storage tips
Store in a cool, dry place, away from damp. Never put in direct contact with water and do not store in a damp place, such as a car boot in winter.
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Test product
All our decks are tested in the laboratory. These tests validate their compliance with the standards for skateboard decks as well as their resistance to wear. As well as lab tests we do field tests - some measured and others based on the testers' opinions - to really put the product through its paces. We rely on our community of passionate, demanding ambassadors who work at Decathlon around the world.
Warranty
2 Years
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Designed and approved by our community of ambassadors and technical partners. These skaters work at Decathlon around the world and share our passion for skateboarding.Since early 2022, vert ramp world champion Edouard Damestoy has been collaborating with Decathlon Skateboarding on the development of our DK900 FGC decks.