Camp Skate Deck

It's about time... The Dappington Skate Team (which is a real thing I swear) is proud to release the first full size skateboard deck. 

With this board design, we create a lighthearted yet purposeful tension between visual innocence and the associated world behind skateboard culture. Contrasting a solo sport rooted in rebellion and oftentimes bleak realities, the deck design portrays the sense of escape that is universal to the members of it's low-key, largely misunderstood society.

Drawing on the sense of peace that skating provides, a handful of bright cheerful flowers decorate the typeface. Yet these color coordinated crosshairs  gracing the  floral arrangement depict a juxtaposition often felt by core skaters. While skateboarding is a leisure activity - it's no secret that it's participants have to stay vigilant, ready to react to the opposition of security guards and bad actors alike.

This mirrors the psychological undercurrent that represents the Camp Dappington movement, something that goes hard but is never afraid to show a softer side.  This playful typography sheds light on a recurring archetype: a lifelong skater at heart that refuses to "grow up". Hence why the Camp Dappington crew has been steady on the road purveying a fingerboard pop up experience for all to enjoy.

Whoever chooses to rip or display this skateboard dawns the decks’ sentiment in their character, showcasing the contradiction at the heart of the design... Reality vs. escape, innocence vs. experience, youth vs. unc status.

The result is a piece that may at first be overlooked but in actuality it uses irony to tastefully convey a deeper emotional truth behind skateboarding and the Camp Dappington brand itself.

DECKS ARE PRODUCED IN LIMITED QUANTITIES AND TAKES 1-2 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY

• 7 Ply Canadian Maple 
• Classic Popsicle Shape
  
• Random Top Ply Color 
  
• Crafted With Finesse In The USA
• Smallest Deck Size Intended For Kids
• Drew Dapps Pro Model