How to Make a Snowboard Out of a Skate Deck

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If you're interested in snowboarding with your skateboard, then there are ways to modify your wooden skate deck for the icy slopes. Once the device is slick and affixed with a snow-blade, you'll have a brand-new snow skate to bring to your favorite slope. Just follow these simple instructions, and soon you'll be shredding some serious powder on your very own home-made snow skateboard.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Prepare the Snow Blade

Things You’ll Need:

Snowblade
Utility Knife
Wood Glue
Soap and Water
Two skateboard Trucks
Hacksaw
1/4" Metal Drill Bit
Black Marker
20 1/4" Round-Headed Screws
1 14" long Metal Strip (1" wide by 1/8" thick)
4 1" metal-tube fasteners
Bar of Snowboard Wax

Step 1

Cut off any protrusions with the utility knife, and smooth out any dings with wood glue. Wash the board with soap and water.

Step 2

Cut the axles of the truck with the hacksaw to ensure that they do not extend beyond the rails of the deck.

Step 3

Enlarge the mounting holes in the base plate of the truck to prepare for the round-headed screws.

Mount the Blade

Step 1

Space your trucks evenly along the blade, and mark four mounting holes per truck with the black marker.

Step 2

Drill four pilot holes per truck, and make sure not to puncture the base of the blade.

Step 3

Fasten the trucks to the snow-blade using the four round-headed screws.

Prepare the Deck

Step 1

Attach the metal strap down the length of your deck's base with four more round-headed screws placed at both ends.

Step 2

Attach the trucks to the deck using the tubing fasteners and 8 more round-headed screws.

Step 3

Screw a dozen more round-headed screws into the top of the deck for grip; using the hacksaw, cut off any tips that protrude through the wood.

Step 4

Wax the snow blade, and head out to the mountain.

Tips & Warnings

Snow-skate within your own limits. This sport is dangerous by nature; therefore, exercise extreme caution when first learning to ride.

Article Written By Matthew Cote

Matthew Cote has had the privilege of living in New Jersey, South Florida, North Carolina and California; experiences that have led to a depth of character which shines through in his adaptability as a stylistic writer. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from North Carolina State University and has been published on Buzzaboutarts.com and Buzzaboutentertainment.com.

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