Finger Skateboards

What Is a Fingerboard?

A fingerboard is essentially a pocket-sized skateboard, crafted from either wood or plastic, with wooden ones being the more favoured choice. They are constructed similarly to regular skateboards, complete with grip tape, hardware, two trucks, and four wheels. Typically, finger skateboards measure about 100 mm in length and 30 mm in width, making them conveniently portable in your pocket.

There are fingerboards that come fully assembled, ready for tricks the moment you open the box. For those who enjoy tinkering, you can purchase complete sets that require assembly.

Create a Miniature Skatepark with Fingerboard Ramps and Rails

Assembling a skatepark at home has never been simpler with fingerboard ramps and rails. These mini ramps and rails complement your miniature skateboards perfectly, mimicking the shapes and features of standard skatepark obstacles.

Options range from stair sets and iron rails to quarter pipes all in pocket-sized versions, easily transported in your backpack. By choosing a variety of ramps and rails, you add to the fun of fingerboarding and also enhance your skills.

The History of Finger Skateboards

Originating in the 1970s, fingerboards were initially used as keychains by professional skateboarders. Their prominence in the skateboarding scene increased after a homemade fingerboard appeared in the 1985 skate video “Future Primitive”. By the late 1990s, finger skateboards were gaining traction and fame beyond skateboarding circles.

Through the years, there has been a noticeable improvement in the quality of fingerboard decks and their components. People now see fingerboards not just as display items, but as a fun and effective way to replicate real skateboard tricks.