These days, not all skateboards are created equally. Gone are the days of staring at your local shop’s board wall, saying stuff like, “Just pick one! They’re all just the same wood… only the graphics are different.” Nah, nah.
Deluxe has been teasing their new “DBX” deck construction for the past few months and it looks like they’ve been carving out a route of their own in the process. If dudes like Mason Silva, Grant Taylor, Mike Anderson and more of your favs are backing ’em, what more needs to be said? They’re lighter, stronger, thinner—do we have your attention? Learn more below.
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“The new DBX decks were designed for an ultra-responsive, light, and quick feel with lasting consistency throughout the lifetime of the board. They are lighter, thinner, and stronger than traditional 7-ply decks,” DLX mentions.
“Unlike typical composite decks focused solely on strength, DBX decks are designed not only for strength but also with an emphasis on response, feel, pop, and overall lasting performance over the life of your board.”
Additionally, the boards are built using three layers of interwoven basalt with four standard-thickness interior veneers, and two thinner face veneers. But what does it all mean!?
What Is Basalt – And Why Use It For a Deck?
“Basalt is a hard, black volcanic rock formed by rapidly cooling molten lava, known for its multidimensional strength properties,” DLX mentions. “The 3 basalt layers improve the deck’s structural integrity and stiffness while giving the maple veneers a ‘backbone’ that maximizes the wood’s natural resonance.”
This is all pretty interesting, if you ask me. I’m always a fan of new plank technology. And you certainly don’t need me to tell you that boards with no pop (or even boards that are too stiff) can be a deal-breaker. These look like a happy medium.
With the DBX, Deluxe is giving skaters a deck that simply feels right from the first session to the last. Anyways, if you haven’t pressed play, do it. You know it’s going to be entertaining when we’re dealing with these dudes.
Look for the DBX decks at your local shop! I’ll do the same. These look rad!
