Skateboard Deck Strength

What is the "strength" of a skateboard?

One of the important factors that determines the performance of a skateboard is the strength of the deck.
Strength is an indicator of how much force a deck can withstand and how flexibly it can bend, and is primarily evaluated using values such as "maximum load," "bending strength," and "Young's modulus (rigidity)."

Compare silkmasterSB decks in an actual bending test!

We conducted a comparative test under the same conditions between our own "silkmasterSB" deck (basic/competitive) and a commercially available competitive deck.
Below are the results.

*Requesting facility: Kanagawa Prefectural Institute of Industrial Science and Technology

Silkmaster SB's features as seen in the results

As a result of the test, the "silkmasterSB Competition Deck" demonstrated bending strength equal to or greater than that of commercially available competition decks.

In particular, the average bending strength of 115.3 N/mm² means that it is durable enough for professional decking.

It also has a high Young's modulus (14.6 kN/mm²), providing just the right amount of flexibility and resilience.
On the other hand, even the basic model records a high value of 99.7 N/mm², so it can be used safely for everyday riding and as an art board.

Strength + Design = The appeal of Silkmaster SB

SilkmasterSB skateboards are not only strong but also stylish.
While offering competitive performance, it also features beautiful graphics created in collaboration with artists.
We propose a new skate culture from Japan that combines the fun of skating with the beauty of display.

summary

• Competition decks are as strong as or stronger than commercially available decks

• Basic model is also durable

• Supple and resilient sliding feel

• High-quality prints make it enjoyable as art

From these results,

The SilkmasterSB deck has proven to be "a great piece to ride and display."