Snowboarding is a winter sport involving descending a snow-covered slope on a specially designed board. The sport, which has millions of fans around the world, had a humble beginning. According to TheHistoryOf.net, snowboarding began in the 1920s with snowboards made of boards from the side of a barrel, clothesline and horse reins. In 2010, there are many snowboard manufacturers offering new snowboard technologies and designs each year. If you want to renew the spirit of the original snowboard pioneers, you can make a snowboard out of a skate deck.
Step 1
Locate an old skateboard. A skateboard with an up-turned nose and tail is best. You will not use the trucks and wheels for your snowboard.
Step 2
Remove the trucks and wheels from the skate deck. Use a screwdriver and a wrench. Unscrew the four bolts which attach each truck to the deck.
Step 3
Hold on to the eight bolts and nuts as well as the two riser pads. Put the trucks and wheels away for another project.
Step 4
Insert the bolts from the bottom of the skate deck. The bolt heads will be underneath the deck and the threaded end will be on top.
Step 5
Attach the riser pads to the top of the deck. The risers will slide onto the threaded ends of the bolts. Use a screwdriver and a wrench to tighten the nuts onto the bolts.
Step 6
Try your snowboard on the snow. Find a snow-covered hill to ride down. When sliding downhill, use the riser pads and bolts to help brace your feet on the board.
Tips and Warnings
- Inlay the bolt heads underneath the skate deck.
- For safety, wear a helmet and wrist guards when snowboarding. The ABC-of-Snowboarding website reports that "snowboarding is an extreme winter sport with a considerable chance of injuries ranging from innocent little slips to high impact crashes."
Things You'll Need
- Skateboard
- Screwdriver
- Wrench
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