Decks Capturing Fantastic Vistas

Maybe it's not all coincidence that we use the same word, "deck" to identify the expanse of boards around a home and the boards used for each respective boardsport. There is a potentially unrecognized commonality between the deck of a house and the deck we choose to ride. They share a common purpose, to capture that moment in time with our respective surroundings and take advantage of the magic it has to offer.

No matter where, no matter the level of riding, your deck is a tool to capture your surroundings; to capture majestic mountain peaks, turbulent ocean waves, structured urban paradises, mirrored crystal lakes, and other glorious vistas and impressive scenes. Your deck helps you to expand your senses; capture and enjoy the whisper of white powder, the spray of water, the whir of wheels on pavement, the harmonic hums when pressing and sliding.

Naturally, a deck seems to be a perfect medium to literally capture and feature artwork representing the various fantastic vistas mother earth has to offer. A particular favorite of mine is the '99 Hyperlite Evolve 144cm wakeboard.
(picture from WakeWorld.com)
This board features an impressive view of "Horseshoe Bend." Horseshoe Bend is a unique formation in the Glen Canyon. It is located only a couple of miles south of Page, Arizona and Lake Powell where I grew up and learned to wakeboard and respect other boardsports. If your down in the southwest of the USA, check this spot out; it is free and easily accessible.
(picture taken from Wikipedia.org, Christian Mehlführer, User:Chmehl)

Together we salute our surroundings, the earth, and all the variety it has to offer with a sideways stance!

Company Profile: Knock On Wood Skateboard Co.

Skateboards Made From Trees

I just wanted say hi and introduce myself and skateboard company...Knock On Wood. I'm really excited to be part of Deckxhibit and look forward to contributing whenever and whatever I can.

Knock On Wood is an emerging skateboard company based out of Tennessee. If you are unfamiliar with the place maybe you have heard of Jack Daniels...same region...different cup of tea. The company is skater owned and operated and all products are manufactured in the U.S.A. We currently represent up-and-coming skateboarders and artists in the Eastern states. We are more than a business (hardly a business, we are an empire, the yin to your yang, a house hold name, your mother’s best dish); we are a family of friends who share the same love for skateboarding.

Here are what the goods look like:


Windmills : Vines : & Giving Tree
These are a few early designs since our establishment in 2006-2009


Stump (Blue, Red, Green), 2008-09
A collaboration graphic based on a sketch by rider Matt Sharer.

We are currently working on a board graphic with artist Amos Oaks. Among many accomplishments in his art career, he was the winner of the Design Layton's Deck for Toy Machine. I am very excited about the completion of his design and will report back when the final concept is soon in production.

If anyone is interested in owning a piece of Knock On Wood, we sell ourselves on this street corner.

Cheers!
Patrick