‘Tis The Season at Blackhole Boards

Posted on December 13, 2011 by ΠAN

With less than two weeks left until Christmas Day we thought we’d give you a run-down of the biggest sales and promotions going on right now at BlackholeBoards.com. We’ve been running around the warehouse like crazy pushing so many orders out the door that we thought EVERYONE needs to know before it’s too late!

Just about everything site-wide is ON SALE right now! Find decks, trucks, wheels, and plenty of other skateboard components at year-end, discounted prices. Plus, our entire selection of skate clothes and shoes for men, women, and kids is ON SALE, too! That’s right, tons of products from the biggest brands in skateboarding are being discounted at up to 70% off. You won’t find this many skateboard items on sale anywhere else.

Now you can get FREE SHIPPING on all orders of just $75 or more! With the holiday season well underway, we’ve decided to give you even more for less by reducing our shipping threshold. So grab up a few gifts and get quality, fast, FREE shipping to your neck of the woods.

Even with so much going on here, we’ll still give you the same top-quality customer care that you deserve. You’ll always get the great quality and service that Blackhole Boards is known for nationwide. We won’t slack off like those other guys just to get a few more orders shipped out the door in order to meet our bottom-line. That’s wouldn’t be in the holiday spirit, now would it?

There you have it folks. It’s that time of the year again and we hope these offers help to brighten your season. These deals won’t be around forever so stop by our site and pick up a few things for the skater in your life (and maybe something for yourself). You won’t be disappointed!

❅ *❄ HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON ❄* ❅
❅ *❄ BEST WISHES TO YOU & YOUR LOVED ONES THIS YEAR ❄* ❅

Demonic Decks for Halloween

Posted on October 26, 2011 by ΠAN

Check out some terrifying skateboard deck options just in time for All Hallows’ Eve. If you’re like us and prefer to have your wheels while you’re out collecting tricks and treats, then you have to check out these decks that are perfect for a devil’s night out on the town.

If you dig blood-and-guts, fire-and-flames, or gore galore, then look no further. These decks sport some of the gnarliest, nastiest artwork from our entire collection of decks for sale right now. You’ll find the usual brand names known worldwide for their ultra-devilish deck depictions, like Zero, Creature, Deathwish, Toy Machine, and TONS more.

Don’t be scared. Check out these skate decks and more now:

There are even more demonic decks in-stock at Blackhole Boards. Browse our huge selection of skateboards now and find even more from your favorite brands.

SKATEBOARD BUYING GUIDE: Trucks Recommended by Blackhole Boards

Posted on September 13, 2011 by ΠAN

So you want to buy some trucks, huh? But you can’t decide on a style or brand? Well first things first, if you’re a newb then we suggest you start by reading an earlier blog post from our archives about choosing the right trucks before you go any further. This post will help you pick skate trucks with the proper height and width for your particular riding style. This is the most important step before you even start to consider a specific product.

Now that we have that out of the way let’s discuss what you should be looking for. This is sort of a no-brainer, but you should really be looking for the lightest and most durable trucks that are within your budget. You want the lightest trucks to help get the most pop, durable trucks to ensure that your axle doesn’t bend or break on your first big-air, or a happy combo of these two elements.

If lightweight is the direction that you’re looking to go in, then you’ll want to grab a set of trucks made from one of two metals – titanium or magnesium. These are the lightest metals used in skateboard trucks and will help reduce the overall weight of your board giving you a lot more pop on your ollies. Specifically, Theeve TiH Axleless titanium skateboard trucks (pictured below), Tensor magnesium skateboard trucks, or Thunder titanium trucks are among the lightest models currently on the market today.

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Theeve TiH Axleless titanium skateboard trucks

For those of you in need of durable trucks built to handle the impact of those hard grinds and huge stair drops we would recommend trucks cast from steel. Though it is heavier than titanium or magnesium, steel is less willing to bend or break while riding and is often times more affordable than its lighter counterparts. We’ve found that the most durable trucks out there tend to be from the Independent or Venture brand line-ups.

If you’re still having trouble deciding on a pair of trucks don’t be discouraged. More often than not, the trucks you choose to ride are purely a matter of personal preference and finding what best suits your riding style will be your biggest obstacle. Differences in weight and durability, though they exist, are often times minuscule.

Blackhole Boards experts recommend skateboard trucks from Independent, Thunder, or Venture to riders of all experience levels. These brands have consistently produced some of the most reliable and long-lasting trucks of any brand throughout our years of riding experience. You really can’t go wrong with any of these!

Browse Trucks by Brand Now:

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We hope this bit of shopping advice helps in your next skateboard trucks purchase. Good luck out there, ladies and gents. Keep on thrashin’.

Deathwish Steps Through The Looking Glass

Posted on August 9, 2011 by ΠAN

Check out this sick new series of decks from Deathwish Skateboards. Deathwish titled these decks the Acid series, and these blacklight sensitive decks will really take you on a trip.

They are inspired by the characters imagined by Lewis Carroll and illustrated by Sir John Tenniel in the Alice In Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass stories. Deathwish’s artists added their own insane twists to each of the characters for these latest decks. Check out the gnarly interpretations of the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit, Caterpillar, and Jabberwocky below as compared to the original illustrations from the classic books.

Click a deck to view price & specs on BlackholeBoards.com:

Lizard King aka The Mad Hatter

Ramiro Salcero aka The Cheshire Cat

Jim Greco aka The White Rabbit

Jim Greco aka The White Rabbit

Brian Hansen aka The Caterpillar

Brian Hansen aka The Caterpillar

Erik Ellington aka The Jabberwocky

Erik Ellington aka The Jabberwocky

Rep Your Favorite Skate Shop: Blackhole Boards

Posted on July 19, 2011 by ΠAN

Check out the latest edition to the Blackhole Boards family. It’s our brand new exclusive Blackhole Boards Space Logo skate deck!

After reviewing several different designs we decided to leave the decision in your hands, our Fans, to choose the final product via voting on Facebook.

This new deck is of great construction and has excellent concave for some serious pop. And, what’s the best part? It’s only $29.99! So, you could pick up a blank deck or, for the same price, grab our exclusive deck made with better quality wood and that killer Blackhole Boards logo you know and love.

We feel that this is the best we have to offer. So try it out! You’ll definitely enjoy the ride (and the price-cut).

Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Thrash-iness

Posted on July 1, 2011 by ΠAN

As a special blog post for the upcoming Independence Day weekend we thought we give you the run down on some of our hottest all-American skate decks deal from your favorite skateboard companies. Each of these red, white, and blue decks represents the Stars & Stripes in its own special way, and now you can too!

Check out these All-American decks 30% off now (THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED):

*Remember, it’s your right as an American to stay THRASHY.

SKATEBOARD BUYING GUIDE: Choosing the Right Trucks

Posted on June 14, 2011 by ΠAN

As a long-awaited follow-up to our April blog post – Which Skate Deck Is Right For Me? – here is our buying guide for choosing the right size skate trucks for your deck.

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WHAT SIZE TRUCKS DO I NEED FOR MY SKATEBOARD?

The main thing that you want to consider when shopping for trucks is the width of your deck. Your truck’s axle width should closely match that of your deck’s width. Here’s a chart to help guide you:

Axle Width	Deck Width
6″ – 7.25″	6.5″ – 7.25″
7.5″	7.25″ – 7.5″
7.75″	7.5″ – 8″
8″	8″ – 8.5″
8.5″	8.5″ – 9″
9″	9″ – 10″
10″	10″ or more

It’s VERY important to note that not all skateboard companies use the same method when labeling the size of their skate trucks. Some brands measure trucks by the width of the axle and some measure trucks by the width of the hanger. Some brands measure width in inches, some measure in millimeters, and some even create their own unique units of measure.

So DO YOUR RESEARCH before you make a purchase. There’s nothing worse than finding out that your trucks won’t fit your deck (or vice versa) after you’ve already bought them.

*But luckily for you we at Blackhole Boards provide the details for you on the product info section of our item pages to help save you a little time and effort (see picture below):

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WHAT HEIGHT TRUCKS DO I NEED FOR MY SKATEBOARD?

The height, or profile, of your trucks is the distance between the bottom of your deck and the hanger. Not quite as important as truck width, the profile and can vary from rider to rider and deck to deck.In general a mid-sized profile works for most skaters, but it can vary depending on your personal style. Check the chart below to find what’s right for you. Click on the profile type to browse those trucks:

Profile	Style	Wheel Size
Low	Extra stability for flip tricks	50 – 53mm
Mid	Good all-around for street or park	53 – 56mm
High	Great for cruising/carving	56mm & up

At Blackhole Boards we label the profile height in the product name of each of our skateboard trucks to help you find what you’re looking for even faster (see picture below):

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We hope that this guide has been a help to you. Keep these tips in mind the next time you’re looking for a new pair of skateboard trucks.

*Stay tuned in the weeks ahead for a post on skateboard trucks recommended by the pros @ BlackholeBoards.com

Eco-Conscious Element Skateboards

Posted on May 23, 2011 by ΠAN

Element skateboards have always been among the most eco-friendly skate companies out there. Now a few of Element’s newest skateboard decks set a tone we’re not entirely used to seeing from action sports companies.

The Global Warming and Oil Spill skate deck collections really force the issues affecting our environment today. The graphics are fantastic, and they manage to send a subtle message about the state of our planet.

Personally, I love that Element is promoting a cleaner, greener planet with these new decks. Hopefully, we’ll see a lot more skateboard companies follow their lead in the future.

Check these new decks out now:

Element Global Warming Skateboard Decks:


Element Stanton Global Warming 8.25 Featherlight	Element Tim Tim Global Warming 8.0 Featherlight	Element Appleyard Global Warming 7.87 Featherlight	Element Brown Global Warming 7.75 Featherlight

Element Oil Spill Skateboard Decks:


Element Oil#11 7.75 Thriftwood	Element Oil#16 8.0 Thriftwood

SKATEBOARD BUYING GUIDE: Best Construction Types

Posted on May 17, 2011 by ΠAN

As a follow-up to our previous post – Which Skate Deck Is Right For Me? - we thought we’d dive deeper into the topic of skateboard construction types.

Skateboard construction can really make all the difference when you’re out on the pavement. Beginners shouldn’t really worry too much about particular skateboard constructions since you’re just starting out, but the experienced and/or technical skater should definitely consider his or her options before buying a new skate deck.

By spending the few extra greenbacks on a high-end skateboard deck you can make some real improvements to your skating style and technique, many of which you’ll notice during your first session. You can shave a few ounces off your skateboard’s total weight allowing you to get those ollies a few more inches off the ground, or you can add strength to your deck giving you the confidence to pull off those insane, high risk tricks that would otherwise result in you splintering your board.

Get started by checking out our list of the top skateboard constructions. These are some of lightest and strongest skateboards available today:

Lightest Skateboard Construction Types:	Strongest Skateboard Construction Types:
Element Helium	Almost Double Impact
Element Featherlight	Blind Eternal Life
Element Push	Foundation Fiberprime
Plan B P2	Darkstar Armor Ply
Zero P2	Baker Heli-pop

This list should help as you start shopping high-end decks. Our own pros know and love these decks, and they would recommend them to any skater. Through trial and error you might find another deck that better suits your style, but this is a great starting point.

You can check out our complete stock of premium skateboard constructions here.

*Stay tuned for future posts on buying tips for skateboard trucks.

SKATEBOARD BUYING GUIDE: Which Deck Is Right For Me?

Posted on April 26, 2011 by ΠAN

From beginner to pro, every skateboarder has a different preference as to what decks they like to ride. So where should you start?

Keep four main points in mind as you’re choosing a deck: size, construction, brand, and cost.

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WHAT SIZE SKATEBOARD DECK SHOULD I BUY?
The first thing to consider is the size of the deck. Skateboard decks are measured by their width and length. For most skateboarders width is typically more important then length for two reasons.

Generally wider decks are ridden by taller skaters because they offer more stability than a narrow deck would.
A wider board also offers more stability to experienced riders who skate transitions and ramps.

Most decks measure between 7 to 10 inches wide and 28 to 33 inches long. Beginners may want to go for a smaller sized width of 7 or 7.5 inches. But in the end, it’s really a matter of preference and what’s most comfortable for you.

WHAT TYPE OF DECK CONSTRUCTION IS RIGHT FOR ME?
You should think about what kind of skater you are before selecting a skateboard construction.

Beginner’s may want to start out with a regular skateboard deck, which is typically constructed of 6 to 7-plies of cross-laminated Canadian maple. A regular 6 or 7-ply deck is perfect for learning your first ollies, manuals, and kickflips. Plus, you should probably get some practice before droppin’ into the halfpipe.

More advanced riders may want to consider looking into high-end decks. High-end decks are built using Canadian maple plies just like regular decks, but they also incorporate other materials to increase strength and reduce weight. Fiberglass, bamboo, resin, Kevlar, carbon fiber, aluminum, and plastic are commonly used in a variety of high-end decks.

WHAT BRAND SKATEBOARD DECK SHOULD I BUY?
The skateboard brand that you purchase is 100% up to you and is mostly a matter of personal preference. Any brand of skateboard deck that you buy, if treated properly, will be around for plenty of tricks and flips.

However, it’s important to note that some brands may offer more or less concave and pop than other brands. You should try a few out and find what’s right for you (we’ll touch on concave and pop in a future blog post).

We would definitely recommend investing in a quality brand though, and you can bet that any and every board on BlackholeBoards.com is a quality skateboard deck. We wouldn’t sell you junk!

HOW MUCH SHOULD I SPEND ON A SKATEBOARD DECK?
Think about a few things when deciding how much to spend on a skateboard deck. Consider your skill level and how often you skateboard, and remember that the cost of skateboard decks varies depending on construction and brand.

Advanced skateboarders who put their decks through rigorous (and competent) use might want to invest in high-end decks which tend to run a little higher in price. But the added strength a high-end deck gives can really prolong the life of the deck, plus the lighter weight can help to improve your jumps, flips, and kicks.

If you’re a novice, just about any deck will do! Just get one, get out, and ride. You can find plenty of great skateboard decks for under $30.

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Just remember that every skateboarder is different. In the end it’s about you and what you prefer in a skateboard deck.

We hope this buying guide helps you when you’re ready to make your next deck purchase.

*Stay tuned for future posts on buying tips for trucks and top deck constructions.

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‘Tis The Season at Blackhole Boards

Demonic Decks for Halloween

SKATEBOARD BUYING GUIDE: Trucks Recommended by Blackhole Boards

Deathwish Steps Through The Looking Glass

Rep Your Favorite Skate Shop: Blackhole Boards

Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Thrash-iness

SKATEBOARD BUYING GUIDE: Choosing the Right Trucks

Eco-Conscious Element Skateboards

SKATEBOARD BUYING GUIDE: Best Construction Types

SKATEBOARD BUYING GUIDE: Which Deck Is Right For Me?