Who the Hell is Bakwuds?
Professionally Handcrafted Skateboards for the Discerning Skater
Bakwuds Skateboards is a 100% skater owned and operated skateboard builder
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Who we are
Bakwuds Skateboards: Skateboarding, Our Way
100% Skater-Owned and Operated We're more than just a skateboard company; we're a community dedicated to preserving the spirit of individuality. We believe that your skateboard should be a unique expression of yourself, not a mass-produced clone. Handcrafted with Care Every Bakwuds skateboard is a labor of love, handcrafted with precision and care. With over two decades of skateboarding experience, we understand the nuances of a quality board. We're committed to delivering durable, high-performance skateboards without the hefty price tag. Quality Over Quantity At Bakwuds, we prioritize quality over quantity. Each board is hand-shaped, ensuring uniqueness and authenticity. We refuse to compromise on craftsmanship, delivering boards that can withstand the rigors of skateboarding. Join the Bakwuds Movement Experience the difference of a truly custom skateboard. Join the Bakwuds community and ride your way. Bakwuds Skateboards is 100% completely skater owned and operated. We are a skateboard company striving to produce the very best locally pressed and shaped custom skateboards to keep the spirit of individuality alive. We believe that skateboards deserve to be more about a personalized expression of who you are and not a mass produced copy. Our skateboards are handcrafted with precise attention to detail and focus to deliver a strong and durable skateboard. As a skateboarder of over two decades, it has given me the opportunity to really understand the dynamics of what makes a quality skateboard. Although there is many quality skateboards to find in today's market, it seems the idea of affordability has gone out the window. It is our commitment to always produce a quality skateboard at a great price. 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. Bakwuds: A Legacy of Skateboarding Bakwuds isn't just a brand; it's a legacy. Rooted in the vibrant skateboarding culture, Bakwuds has been crafting high-quality decks since 2005. With a strong commitment to innovation and community, Bakwuds has become a beloved name among skaters all over. The My Bakwuds Membership
Elevate your skateboarding experience with the My Bakwuds Membership. This exclusive membership offers a range of benefits: Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy significant savings on all Bakwuds products. Priority Access: Be the first to shop new releases and limited-edition items. Free Shipping: Get your orders delivered to your doorstep without any shipping fees. Member-Only Deals: Access exclusive promotions and giveaways throughout the year. Community Perks: Connect with fellow skaters, participate in exclusive events, and share your passion. Why Choose Bakwuds? Quality Craftsmanship: Each Bakwuds deck is meticulously crafted using premium materials, ensuring durability and performance. Unique Designs: From classic to contemporary, Bakwuds offers a wide range of stylish and eye-catching designs. Community Focus: Bakwuds is dedicated to fostering a strong skateboarding community, organizing events and supporting local skaters. Join the Bakwuds family today and experience the thrill of skateboarding like never before. The Long Story
The Birth of Bakwuds For over two decades, I’ve been a dedicated skateboarder, pouring countless hours and shelling out huge amounts of money for mass-produced boards from big-name brands. As a young skater in the 90s, I couldn’t afford to replace boards as quickly as I wore them out. It was frustrating; I yearned for a board that truly reflected my individuality. I was tired of the cookie-cutter boards from big-name brands Around 2005, I realized I needed a change. Living in a small town, the nearest skate shop was an hour away, making it difficult to replace broken boards promptly. I started Bakwuds with a simple goal: to provide affordable, high-quality skateboards to local skaters. I wanted to make skateboarding accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Initially, I began customizing my own boards to express my individuality. This hobby soon evolved into a passion, and I realized I could share this unique approach with others. At Bakwuds, we take pride in creating one-of-a-kind designs that reflect the skater's personality. While mass-produced graphics are common, we believe in the power of individuality. Each Bakwuds board is handcrafted, ensuring a truly unique piece. We’re here to support the local skate scene and encourage creativity. Skateboarding is an art form, and we’re dedicated to helping you express yourself through your board. We believe in the power of handcrafted boards. Each Bakwuds board is meticulously shaped and designed, ensuring a truly unique ride. We're committed to supporting the local skate scene and fostering creativity. Skateboarding is an art form, and we're here to help you make your mark. I have spent over 2 decades of my life on a skateboard and I 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. This idea took its roots around 2005 as a way to afford to continue to do what I love to do, skate! most quality skateboards were only available at a local skate shop that was generally around ONE HOUR away. This often was a major problem because I was going through them faster than I could replace them. THe goal became clear-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. 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. .... We're building the perfect skateboard for you. Customize your ride with our wide range of concave options and cutting-edge skateboard technologies. All at a fraction of the price of big-box brands. |
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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. |
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What shapes / sizes do we offer?
We have 5 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.
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We are not going to knock you over the head for the price of a skateboard
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Community Outreach |
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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-
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
Nelson County-
The Big Ramp and SK8 Nelson
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