Don’t Buy A Pro Fingerboard. Keep your TechDeck

[@danavipuzzles7308]

I first started finger boarding the same year I first started skating, in 1997. Tech decks didn't exist yet and I first used some clear plastic finger board. I remember how excited I was when tech decks hit the stores, I think around 1998 or 1999. I got very good at it, but unfortunately when I stopped skating in 2006 I also stopped finger boarding as well. I recently decided to get a bit back into skateboarding at the age of 38, and naturally ordered some tech decks as well. Still waiting for them to arrive. It'll be interesting to see if I can still do everything I used to after a nearly 20-year hiatus.

[@armero_ign]

would be cool to see a first impressions video after 20 years tbh

[@Obamassixthtoenail]

Make a yt vid of it

[@zevX-lol]

​@armero_ign agreed

[@marcus8429]

Never too late to go back and skate

[@digbick69420]

Honestly, I feel comfortable with the tech deck shape, if only there’s a pro fingerboard deck with the tech deck shapes

[@Crusty_fb]

The tech deck shape is like a eggy shape and many companys have eggy shapes, goo Ltd , chems fb, kalye decks, etc

[@Realisticskate]

@@Crusty_fblemme say I like the super aggressive concave of a tech deck whenever I use my beginner friends board but like everything else about my board

[@Shaz7514]

I agree I grew up using a tech deck so I am super comfy with the tech decks shape

[@ellawills1994]

they have a tech deck pro series wood board real wheels that spin real trucks and real foam grip

[@Realisticskate]

@@ellawills1994 yeah I just already have nicer parts then anything tech deck is making and would rather support brands like maple or caramel

[@k_ng666]

Been reshaping TechDecks for so long, it's the best cheap alternative to buying a pro setup if you're tight on budget. Plus, if you're upgrading your tape too, you can just use the TD tape to rehape the deck. Further saves you money (assuming you don't have sandpaper lying around at home). As for the wheels, if you can find any homies that has the performance series TD wheels, try buying it off them for cheap, or they might just give it to you. They don't have bearings, but they're a whole lot better than the cheaper TD wheels.

[@Adam_rdz1777]

I also tried reshaping tech decks and ive done it many times. It actually makes it a littler lighter compared to my other tech decks

[@Trails_trout]

Too late I just ordered my third set of black river trucks and I just got a custom complete 175$ waiting for it to arrive in the mail

[@deactivated3522]

im here to inform you that $175 dollar piece of wood was 100% worth it my friend.Shred on.

[@William_Lc]

me to fingerboarding made me broke

[@Trails_trout]

@@deactivated3522 it I am here to inform you that my skate board was just above 200$ I am dumbfounded that little miniature skate boards are so expensive

[@Aydo318]

I just ordered my first pro finger bord it was 45 dollars

[@Jima123]

you can buy like 3 actual decks for that price

[@CGoody564]

I snagged a teck deck pro (not performance) for a little over $20 earlier in the month from amazon. I'm 99% sure the pricing was a mistake because it only lasted a couple hours at most and wasn't a lightning deal. My guess is that they meant to discount a performance board and accidentally did it to the pro listing instead. I know they're nothing special, but considering theyre $70 without a discount and $50 otherwise (the plan B one is pretty much always on sale for 48) I thought it was a steal.

[@WertySensei]

Bought some teak tuning bushings after watching the. 2 of each style cause they were on sale for around 3 bucks a pop. They're all amazing and I can't imagine going back to basic bushings anymore.

[@memberfb]

*Alex:* "Don't buy a Pro Fingerboard." *Also Alex:* "Check out my newly released Pro Fingerboards." This is why you're awesome 😂 keep up the great content.

[@Swiss_Hunger_Games]

German guy who remembers BastiGHG intro lol

[@andrewmcintosh8920]

I honestly like the wide tech decks not the thin ones I like the wide ones because I feel more comfortable with wide tech decks.

[@jessemacaluso]

I used to fingerboard years ago just for fun, nothing serious. I have to say man, you have an astoundingly professional channel here. Creativity on every single video. Great energy. Great attitude. Keep it up buddy!

[@KongKreativity]

Yes, this is the case for the newer Tech Decks. I still have a whole bunch from the 90's and those decks are just not it. Dimensions are way off. Most of the times I go out, I'm taking my tech deck with me. I can pop it everywhere I want without having the feeling of destroying/losing my $100 setup that I'd normally use inside.

[@gergonemesi6319]

Can u make a video on what pro trucks, decks, weels and bearings to buy. I would love that thank u❤ Keep up the good content

[@epo3n]

buy P-REP wheels

[@Skyva101-p9k]

6:56 I’ve hit an Ollie on tech decks before but it took me one whole day of practice to do it

[@thepnutt]

it took me like 5 full days of practice

[@IceRFPV]

uhh how can i measure the pro deck without having one.

[@trismethod]

love this. I agree, stay on a tech deck for a few months tune it a little bit, & when youg et on a deck with nice pop, you'll be stunned at what you're capable of. (depends on what you learn on the tech deck though lmao)

[@Horitoshi_Pham]

you can reshape your tech deck truck even better with sandpaper: make it looks like the shape of pro truck! you can use sanding tool or just a small piece of sandpaper (pretty hard and take a whole time)

[@Brayden90369]

For turning tech deck nuts into locknuts it’s better to use loctite or Thread locker.

[@chaseplaysroblox4237]

All I did was glue some black sandpaper and I started landing tricks. I also used old pieces of audio cable for bushings and washers. Its a good deck.

[@afimmapink6777]

7:21 dude can you make a tutorial on making a skatepark out of that cardboard?

[@Minimotomayhem]

If you want to be even cheaper use graphite powder lubricant used on pinewood derby cars on any standard plastic wheel. It makes them roll as good as bearings…. The hot wheels, mod community has been doing this trick forever and it makes a dramatic difference on the rollability. One tube of graphite powder will literally do hundreds of tech decks lol. You simply work the powder into the wheel on the truck. You can watch hot wheels mod videos to get other tips to apply it like using ipa mixture. It is highly effective though on stock tech decks and hot wheels skate..

[@Eddy_E.]

This I done with all my tech decks…😅 But I don’t think that it’s worth to reshape the trucks at least if you didn’t have the right Powertools for that and even with it tools so long that it’s just not worth the time you spend on that… I do it meanwhile to 3 tech deck truck sets, 2 32mm an 1 29mm… So yeah it’s kind of fun for some people like me but in the end I wouldn’t recommend that cause the trucks are just not worth that kind of effort… Cheap but good single axis trucks cost just 5-15$ and to work on one pair of TD trucks costs at least 30min-1h, so for my taste it’s just not worth the time you spend… But if you are hard on budget, have already the tools for that and fun on handcrafting you can do this for sure but after I already done it 3 times i wouldn’t do it again and wouldn’t recommend that at all… Just imagine, you spend hours on reshaping the trucks and just after one session one of the axis comes loose like on any TD truck at some time, that would be very frustrating and so I would just recommend to buy a pair of trucks and just be happy…🙂

[@Creeksmallmouth]

It really is just a user issue. i can do anything on a tech deck . With this logic behind tweaking a tech deck or getting a pro board it should make me 10x better getting a "pro' board. These padded grip tapes are lame too. I put mob grip tape on my tech decks when i need to change the stock tape out after being worn down.

[@jesseboersma6524]

you can also make rubber bushings out of a little popit wit a hole cutter

[@BanahJeje]

(Comment section tip) - you can also reshape and add more concave to the side of your teck deck by boiling it and molding to deck shape of your choice

[@dvo6054]

I’m so reluctant on spending $200 on a finger board feels kinda insane

[@peterd3215]

Don't then. Spend $30

[@conwks]

Get slushcult fingerboard complete

[@mateobullock-decarlo5388]

Thank you I will be doing this

[@ricardobravo2952]

Does a piece of an actual skateboard grip tape works with a finger board? Or would that mess my fingers up? 😅

[@poisonous-_oxide6938]

Im learning right now and just wondering, what brand do you swear by?

[@maciejznaniecki3828]

Should i upgrade my 2 dollar walmart fingerboard with trucks that dont even work an d flat geometry?

[@yourboiFluff]

3:37 i have befor when i didnt use a lighter. its kinda easy for me tbh

[@jransomtucker]

Nice boards you make? Where did you get your press/mold from?

[@urzamtg]

what is the metal tubing used for your very ramps coping called? trying to find it. i saw a video explaining what it is but i forgot what it is. trying to buy some but no idea what to ask for at the store.

[@felipeivlozano8016]

Just got my new Teak tuning board today

[@Hihunter]

Please never quit

[@817TXKingtaytay]

Is it harder to land it on your finger or land the kickflip

[@CrushKilla]

I just got into fingerboards recently and I’ve formed a habit of three fingers and I’ve gotten pretty good should I switch to two fingers?

[@kingzay4957]

yes

[@NittyGritty420]

Yes 3 fingers doesn’t count. Don’t worry I used to fingerboard with three fingers when I was kid it’s easy to break the habit

[@Creeksmallmouth]

Do whats comfortable dude. Just like skateboarding its all about what you are comfortable with and being an individual. Being that we are on the topic of skateboard for your fingers no one should be gatekeeping whats right and wrong its about having fun. If i had a third leg when i would skate best believe i would use it. Telling people to use 2 fingers on a fingerboard is like getting mad about seeing someone skating mongo. It doesnt effect your skating so who cares?

[@Eddy_E.]

First things first, just do what you want, it’s a hobby and not a math class…😉 But a very good Tipp you could use when you want to switch from 3 to 2 fingers, just use a shorter setup… Take a cheap tech deck and reshape it but not just the roundings, grind just a bit further and take away something between 2-6mm (overall, so just 1-3mm on each side) , then try it on a good known setup (trucks and wheels) and just see the difference… I think the 2 Finger style will then come from alone and when this helps you directly know what to do with your next setup…😉

[@animater2658]

How can I shape the fingerboard if I don’t have a professional fingerboard lying around

[@insane7718]

Where can i find a good fingerboard ?

[@kristienowak1218]

I need to know should I upgrade most of my decks or get one really nice pro board

[@W-KeyPiecedbyrsb]

Fun fact: This guy doesnt allow people under 13 in his server but he says everyone is allowed any age in his old vids and i got banned for being 12. Getting him cancelled day 1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Sunrust]

discord doesnt allow people under 13 lmao

[@W-KeyPiecedbyrsb]

@@Sunrust they do 🤣

[@avitakhar]

What size is the pro board

[@evanfoster7657]

Dark walnut is out of stock sadly, hope it comes back again

[@TheGripsion]

Restock happening next week!

[@NoxusHavoc]

Yo pls make a vid on how to upgrade a toy fingerboard into a pro fingerboard

[@xlilo_mm2]

Can you please tell me what trucks and what wheels should I buy?

[@rex_fb]

I spent 15$ to get a pro feel for my tech deck. I got Maple wheels , new trucks and foam grip

[@Legalizeranch420]

Which maple wheels you get? 2.0s 3.0s maple sharks?

[@jeffarab4947]

This is awesome very good upgrade. But i love my spitboards

[@IBegYourPardon...]

could somone tell me what screwdriver he is using please ASAP!!!!

[@TheGripsion]

Just found it at a dollar store!

[@angelieordonez1624]

How do you fix a loose nut in a fingerboard because I had problem with some

[@ThatTrashCan_326]

Pretty cool 🔥

[@KaranekoArt]

id recomend loctite instead of super glue

[@Statenhiggins135]

And plus it comes with the foam grip and is only 19 dollars pretty good

[@Skull_Commenter396]

Can u repair my bord because it has terrible wheels and trucks and I want a design on it

[@Tommyscoots10]

Or u could get a tech deck pro or performance series

[@randomstuff65486]

Tech Decks are the best fingerboard for me, just add some foam grip tape on them and you got a perfomance board

[@AfifPaan]

Can you do float glass deck transparent???😅

[@jchooie]

I remember heating The kicks with a lighter and bending them to make them higher when I was a kid

[@andrewmcintosh8920]

Yo. @thegripsion have you heard of purple tech deck trucks????

[@2juschillin]

I like finger boarding but I just have tech decks and I just play to chill and for fun

[@braydenweathersbee3280]

I thought of something you should make a fingerboard out of wood only like the trucks the board the wheels to that would be a cool vid plz do it

[@MartinHendricks-dn4kg]

hey alex. david here. fave upgrade was the glue in the nut

[@berisade1]

If you want to make it even better bend the nose and tail so it has more pop

[@Statenhiggins135]

I was going to get a LC board because it looked cool and is higher quality and I like that for my tech decks so that’s it not because I think they are better just because they look cool and would be my first.

[@nathanielflynn1654]

Rly for me just as long as da wheels spin the deck isn't made of thin plastic idc wat fingerboard I use

[@andrewmcintosh8920]

Also the only upgrades he did was new bushings new foam grip tape and new wheels

[@mikehunt7419]

What else do you want? Xzibit to burst through the door?!

[@ClOud-hf2ej]

what are the song that u played in the background pls tell me

[@traxxasdirtbike]

This would have been great about a few years ago.

[@PSYCHO-C]

I break tech decks in 15 minutes or less. I have had 4 pro black river/berlinwood over the past 15 years. I have another complete complete showing up in the mail today and a G16 flatface deck showing up Wednesday next week which I will put oak rv2v wheels on and black river 3.0 34mm truck. Tech decks are complete garbage.

[@Legalizeranch420]

Yes they are and people who only use tech decks give me a hard time paying for $100-$150 dollar setup i tell them you get what you pay for.

[@KulSalts]

bru i dont got none of that and have 0 stores near me that sell foam griptape or sand paper 😭 but i can get them online so is alg

[@gelaiswanderlife8193]

Meehhhhh it’s our opinion 4 of our friends have teckdecks and it’s good 👍 We don’t wanna waste too much money to a fingerboard . We also like stiff bushings. We are good at teckdecks but I want a lc board which is 16.95 usd and 900+ pesos in Philippines 😢😢😢

[@itsmr.cookies]

I honestly don’t see the problem of the sandpaper grip tape in my opinion

[@Forgotten9181]

1 hour team 👇

[@techdeck-bt5rz]

day 3 of asking were toget the big tool

[@MRGTrex]

Good vid

[@Lman-21]

I want to buy you’re figer board s but there no complete and I live in Canada I love you’re vids

[@donjlegacy2898]

On Amazon

[@TypicalJAKE9]

Day 8 asking for another concrete build

[@syarifudinsyarifud8n367]

Bro watching David Jones

[@dmaequiatchon4878]

bro i sanded my tech deck too much is it ok?😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Ahemmesch]

This upgrade is more than $10

[@diabetes995]

Yo take the rubber piece of the bushing out of the metal piece it feels a lot better than with the metal

[@Eddy_E.]

Tried it months ago but didn’t like the feeling, way too lose for my taste… And the even worse thing on that, the rubber is so soft that it just got obliterated after some sessions… So better use the Teck deck solution till you got good bushings like level up or south soft bushings, just cost 5$ and is after tape the biggest performance upgrade you can make for cheap…

[@Young_Tetri]

i have seen 100 pcs of foam griptape for around 15 bucks

[@MicGel_Official]

can you make a finger hydrofoil

[@JDParagas]

you can use the tech deck griptape to reshape your tech deck I did this it works pretty good

[@lukejohnson4940]

I love the tech deck grip so maybe I'm just weird

[@peterd3215]

Def don't keep your tech deck. You'll level up so much quicker with a cheap pro finger board like an LC board, Chems complete or anything actually. Go back to your tech deck afterwards coz then you will be able to use it better. Just how it works.

[@jielun8567]

First clip is from davidsjones

[@finndusil-schuler310]

Would you want to upgrade my tech deck for a video

[@MacklinRoberts-ue1uf]

PROBLEM** I have been banned on the discord server The people in the discord server banned me in new to discord and I said I was 12 as a joke I’m 14 there saying I’m an alt account I don’t know what that is, I love finger boarding and want to be in the discord server is there any way anyone can lift the ban, again I’m new to discord and don’t know what happened. Thank you for reading this message.

[@musicfan3302]

You can scrape it of an another tech deck 😂

[@definitelynotclickbait8283]

i got tech deck and made the mistake of buying "pro" fingerboard, well it turns out my pro fingerboard which costed 40e was actually low quality garbage.

[@sk8elliot]

Awesome video and first!

[@tomaslopez6098]

Not me on Amazon buying it

[@8bitsamurai6]

I do wish tech deck just make pro style wood boards that had official art work.

[@Eddy_E.]

What?! They do with the pro and the performance series… But the decks are pretty poorly made, they didn’t even grind the edges down and the „kick“ is pretty questionable like the wood too… Tbh, the newer Plastik tech decks (with the rounded concave) are the best low budget solution at all, just reshape nose and tail and put on some foam tape, that’s already enough for the beginning… The rest can be upgraded too over time (10-15$ in trucks, 5$ in beta bushings, 7-55$ for wheels)… And the best on that, the deck is still Plastik so way better as wood when it’s gonna wet, next to a duck deck I still use reshaped tech decks as wet setups and those setups goes from 8€-70€ (lives in Germany) so from beginner to pro class…

[@Kgamer818]

It band me on your Discord for no reason

[@fundsrblx6306]

If u did get banned u probably did for a reason for example, age, harassment etc.

[@Kgamer818]

@@fundsrblx6306 would a fake age count

[@ShaneRounce]

Too late.

[@Brayden90369]

Day 14 of asking to get black river trucks

[@Hihunter]

I hate being Scottish when it comes to finger boarding I’m like the only person in my country that likes it

[@spliffordfbs]

If you got the money and want to excel, buy a pro fingerboard !

[@Gottislaps]

125$ to Chems 😃

[@spyder_fb]

i will buy a pro fb if i want to

[@Teletups_Joosep]

I Just Bought A Bullgod Pro FingerBoard