Who the Hell is Bakwuds?
Bakwuds Skateboards is a 100% skater owned and operated skateboard builder
Who we are
Bakwuds Skateboards is 100% completely skater owned and operated.
We are a skateboard company proudly producing hand made custom boards locally for the love of skateboarding in Louisa Va. This idea was began in 2005 as a means to afford to continue skateboarding as most quality skateboards were only available at a local skate shop that was ONE HOUR away. This often was a major problem when the time came for a skate shop visit to get a new deck. I needed to find a better way to get what I needed. I began Bakwuds with the intention that I , and the few other skaters I knew locally could afford a new skateboard when it was needed and not what can be afforded at the time. I am proud that I have the opportunity to provide a quality skateboard that is made locally in my hometown that I began skateboarding in.
At Bakwuds Skateboards it is my intention to make truly authentic and strong custom skateboards. I strive for quality over quantity and I do not sacrifice on craftsmanship. Bakwuds boards are created by hand, as such, they will never quite be identical to one another. We strive to provide a quality skateboard at an affordable price and not knock you over the head for profits like other big box manufactures.
We want to build a complete custom skateboard for you, the individual rider. Offering several different concave options and skateboard technologies at a fraction the price of the big box suppliers. We also offer free shipping on all orders over $50.
We are a skateboard company proudly producing hand made custom boards locally for the love of skateboarding in Louisa Va. This idea was began in 2005 as a means to afford to continue skateboarding as most quality skateboards were only available at a local skate shop that was ONE HOUR away. This often was a major problem when the time came for a skate shop visit to get a new deck. I needed to find a better way to get what I needed. I began Bakwuds with the intention that I , and the few other skaters I knew locally could afford a new skateboard when it was needed and not what can be afforded at the time. I am proud that I have the opportunity to provide a quality skateboard that is made locally in my hometown that I began skateboarding in.
At Bakwuds Skateboards it is my intention to make truly authentic and strong custom skateboards. I strive for quality over quantity and I do not sacrifice on craftsmanship. Bakwuds boards are created by hand, as such, they will never quite be identical to one another. We strive to provide a quality skateboard at an affordable price and not knock you over the head for profits like other big box manufactures.
We want to build a complete custom skateboard for you, the individual rider. Offering several different concave options and skateboard technologies at a fraction the price of the big box suppliers. We also offer free shipping on all orders over $50.
We are not going to knock you over the head for the price of a damn skateboard
The Long Story
I have spent almost 2 decades of my life on a skateboard and persistently agreed to pay excessive amounts of money for skateboards from mass produced big name brands. As a young man in the mid 90s I, like many others could not afford to buy skateboards as fast as I was going through them.
Something was missing. I never felt like they expressed me as as an individual skater. Along with the sting of excessive prices, I realized something had to change.
Started as a hobby, I wanted to have my own unique type of skateboard graphic that expressed me and would be affordable considering it would be destroyed fairly quickly.
In doing this I came to realize that I had an opportunity to do something I enjoy, and design graphics that are unique and personally expressive. In the Bakwuds we take our time to produce each skateboard and graphic one at a time and every board is unique and never copied, (unless you are into that sort of thing). If you are we do offer graphic decks in small quantities.
While mass produced screen print and heat transfers graphics are the standard for skateboard production, I believe that skateboarding is an individual activity, so why not have a deck that is as unique as the way you skate. Bakwuds Skateboards represents the locals, those from small country towns, and any place that gives skateboarders the middle finger and make it difficult to let them be creative on a skateboard. Skateboarding is an art. let us create. ....
Something was missing. I never felt like they expressed me as as an individual skater. Along with the sting of excessive prices, I realized something had to change.
Started as a hobby, I wanted to have my own unique type of skateboard graphic that expressed me and would be affordable considering it would be destroyed fairly quickly.
In doing this I came to realize that I had an opportunity to do something I enjoy, and design graphics that are unique and personally expressive. In the Bakwuds we take our time to produce each skateboard and graphic one at a time and every board is unique and never copied, (unless you are into that sort of thing). If you are we do offer graphic decks in small quantities.
While mass produced screen print and heat transfers graphics are the standard for skateboard production, I believe that skateboarding is an individual activity, so why not have a deck that is as unique as the way you skate. Bakwuds Skateboards represents the locals, those from small country towns, and any place that gives skateboarders the middle finger and make it difficult to let them be creative on a skateboard. Skateboarding is an art. let us create. ....
What makes us different?
When you buy a Bakwuds skateboard, you are buying a one of a kind hand made graphic. We don’t use the traditional heat or screen printing methods for transferring graphics to decks. Board graphics are created by hand and everyone unique in its own way. When you choose Bakwuds, you are supporting a small town skateboarder and making it possible for others to keep skating.
What kind of wood do we use?
All our decks come from 100% Canadian maple stock. We do not cut corners with our decks. NO CHEAP WOOD OR GLUE IS ALLOWED! All decks are traditional 7ply, cross grained layouts. We also offer composite skateboards utilizing the strength of carbon fiber.
What shapes / sizes do we offer?
We have 4 different concave styles for any type of terrain you ride and setup you need. All concave types can be ordered also in any size from 7.00 inches to 10.00 inches.
Mellow - This deck is for those who like a flatter board with not to much concave. This deck has a center flat spot the creates a very convenient place to place your feet. This is a traditional concave that is available as the only option for most skateboard providers. The concave is around 8.75mm.
Steep - This deck offers a little more concave as the mellow and a steeper nose. This allows for you to not have to flick as much and also have the ability to pop higher nollie tricks. There is no flat spots on this type. The concave is around 12.25mm.
Super Steep - This deck is by far the steepest we have seen. It has maximum concave, and the nose/tail is identical to the medium. With this deck you can more easily do flip in/flip out tricks. If you enjoy riding steep boards this is for you.
Twin - A new offering from Bakwuds. this board features a symmetrical shape from nose to tail. The concave is a cross between the traditional Bakwuds Mellow Shape and Bakwuds Steep Shape giving you a good combination of comfort and responsiveness.
Community Outreach
We have had the opportunity and pleasure of working with several great communities and non profit businesses in Virginia and surrounding areas. If you have an event or project you would like Bakwuds to get involved with please contact us and let us know what you are doing and how we can help.
Louisa County-
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Louisa County Skatepark V1 2008-2012
Louisa County Skatepark V2 2024-
Skateboard Lessons
Louisa County Skatepark V2 2024-
Skateboard Lessons
Goochland County-
The Armadillo and Skatepark V1
Skatepark V2
Skatepark V2
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Nelson County-
The Big Ramp and SK8 Nelson
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