The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Anime Girl Fingerboard Decks

You probably might have heard that there is a rising trend in the fingerboarding scene, and that it is anime girl fingerboard decks. They are daring, dramatic, fashionable, and full of character, just what skaters can add to their moves and arrangements. Incidentally, whether you are a collector, a laid back rider or simply someone who is trying to upgrade his or her deck, anime-inspired decks have a certain specialness that is not replicated in a conventional graphics.

This guide will take you through all you would need to know before purchasing an anime girl fingerboard deck- materials and shapes, artwork designs, performance and what actually makes a deck worth having.

The Question of the Hype of Anime Girl Fingerboards.

The anime culture has gone viral all over the world and fingerboarders have welcomed it with open hands. These decks combine two hyper expressive subcultures: the micro-culture of fingerboarding which is skate inspired and the hyper-energetic and color based aesthetic of anime art.

The appeal comes from:

• Visual identity: Unique graphics of anime girls cannot be overlooked.
• Personal expression: Fans are attached to the personality, style or aura.
• Collectibility: Unique designs have a tendency to become a collector item.
• Aesthetic motivation: You can find a deck you love to look at and it can make the practice more exciting.

In a few words, they are not only instruments of tricks, but miniatures.

1. Selection of the Deck Material.

Even though the art piece immediately attracts your attention, the performance begins with the material the deck is composed of.

• 5-Ply or 7-Ply Wood
• The classic option. Giving premium maple or birch wood yields:
• Strong pop
• Good durability
• Natural flex and feel

Majority of professional anime decks are 5-ply as this is a nice balance between lightness and strength.

Plastic or Hybrid

They are less expensive and typically beginner oriented though they often do not compare to wooden decks. Wooden ones are preferable in case you adore doing flips, grinds, and technical tricks.

Carbon Fiber / Exotic Builds

Anime artwork is combined with carbon or hybrid layers by a few brands. These are very strong, lightweight, and very consistent- but are usually more expensive.

2. Deck Shape Makes a World of Difference.

Anime girl decks are in all the familiar shapes, but the selection of one has an influence on performance.

Popsicle (Classic) Shape

Best for:

Technical tricks

Flip tricks

All-around riding

The shape is the most versatile, and this is why most anime decks have this shape.

Square or Cruiser Shapes

These are rather style-oriented and gathering. They are easy to ride and less accurate to do complicated tricks.

Concave Choices

• High concave: There is more control, and it flips faster.
• Medium concave: Even, best in the hands of new players.
• Low concave: Less snappy, but much more comfortable.

The medium concave is the safest option to use in case you doubt what to pick, and it can be used in almost any style of riding.

3. Awareness of the Quality of Art.

Anime graphics are not all alike. The deck must have sharp and high quality artwork which does not become blurred after several sessions.

Look for:

• Strong and detailed graphics, UV-printed.
• Scratch-resistant coating
• Colors that pop
• No blur, no pixelation Clean line art.

There are some which have original anime characters and others are based on popular series. Individual artists usually make exclusive anime girl graphics that make your set up even more personalized.

4. Performance Is Not All about Appearance.

We will not need the most beautiful graphics though, the deck does not perform well.

Consider:

• Pop: Does it pop on kickflips?
• Balance: Does the weight in the hand balance?
• Durability: Does it have to be used heavily?
• Stock: The most common widths are 32mm and 34mm.

To the majority of riders, 34mm is the best in terms of stability and yet remains tricksome.

5. Combining Your Deck With the Appropriate Component.

An excellent deck is better when accompanied by the appropriate accessories.

Trucks

The performance of metal trucks is the best.

The wider trucks (34mm) correspond to the requirements of the modern deck.

Wheels

Polyurethane wheels have smooth realistic riding.

With the bearing wheels rolling long and clean.

Grip Tape

Anime graphics may be combined with:

Foam grip for performance

Obvious grip whether you want the artwork to appear or not.

Clear grip is hugely popular with anime girl decks because it makes sense to have the design in case you want to see it when you are riding.

6. Which Deck to Buy: Collector or a Rider?

There are anime girl decks that are to be displayed and not used. Some are constructed in the real tricks. What do you want to do before purchasing:

Collector’s Deck

Limited editions

Special series artwork

High aesthetic value

Usually more expensive

Rider Deck

Built for tricks

Durable

Mid-range price

Still looks gorgeous but made to be used on a daily basis.

When you intend to ride vigourously, you should not use any decks that have extraordinarily delicate prints or even rare paintings.

Final Thoughts

Fingerboard decks of anime girls are not a fad but they are a movement. They combine creativity, personality, and performance into a single and small but mighty piece of gear. It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner in fingerboarding or a pro, having the right anime deck will inspire you, motivate you and make each trick session more enjoyable.