Custom Skateboards for Events & Promotions
Create Impact and Keep Your Audience Talking With Custom Skateboards
Custom skateboards are a powerful way to add energy and creativity to any event. Whether you need attention grabbing giveaways, branded prizes or standout display pieces, our custom printed skateboards help you create a lasting impression with something your audience will actually want to keep.
At Back & Forth Prints, we specialise in custom skateboards for events, activations, and promotional campaigns. From product launches to branded giveaways, we create decks that get noticed using premium materials and eco-friendly production from start to finish.
Why Use Custom Skateboards for Events and Promotions?
Skateboard decks aren’t just for skaters, they’ve become popular canvas pieces, collector’s items, and merch for fans of all kinds. Here’s why they’re so powerful:
Instant Impact
Skateboards grab attention. At events or in promotions, a custom deck is the kind of item that turns heads, starts conversations and gets shared. It helps make your brand more visible and more memorable.
Flexible Use
Use them as competition prizes, branded decor, limited gifts or part of a campaign rollout. Custom skateboard printing gives you a creative format that fits a wide range of promotional ideas.
High Quality Finish
We use Canadian maple decks and professional grade inks to deliver a finished product that looks sharp and feels premium. Ideal for both display and lasting brand presence.
Who We Print Custom Skateboards For
Our custom skateboards for events and promotions are ideal for:
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Brands running product launches or campaign activations
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Agencies planning creative promotional campaigns
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Festivals and tours looking for standout merch or display pieces
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Businesses hosting giveaways, raffles or competitions
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Events needing custom trophies, signage or stage visuals
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Pop ups and retail spaces wanting high impact branding displays
What’s Included in Our Custom Skateboard Printing
We’ve made it easy to go from idea to reality. No stress, no fluff, just high-quality skateboard graphics.
Custom-Printed Skateboard Decks
We print on 7-ply Canadian maple decks, offering a smooth, durable surface for crisp graphics and colour depth.
Artwork Support & Templates
We provide easy-to-use templates ensuring your artwork prints perfectly, with correct sizing, DPI, and bleed.
Flexible Order Sizes
We support short runs for small brands or test drops, as well as bulk orders for large campaigns or retail needs.
Fast Turnaround & Shipping
Once your artwork is approved, we aim to print and ship within the next business day. Need a rush job? Just ask and we’ll do our best.
Trusted by Leading Brands, Built for Yours
Whether it's for branded giveaways or display pieces, our custom skateboards are made to leave a strong and lasting impression with durability and performance you can rely on.
Each deck is made from 100 percent Canadian maple sourced from responsibly managed forests. They are durable, well finished, and printed to a professional standard using environmentally conscious materials.
If you are planning a promotional event or brand activation, you can rely on us to deliver custom skateboards that reflect your brand and connect with your audience.
Our Custom Skateboard Printing Process
Here’s how it works, step by step:
Printing Techniques
Screen Printed Custom Skateboards
We use custom built screen printing presses that we designed and engineered in house to print directly onto skateboard decks. This method lets us apply artwork from truck to truck or nose to tail, giving you bold full coverage graphics that are perfect for custom skateboards used in events, activations or promotional campaigns.
Like all screen printing, there are some limitations in terms of colour and detail, but we work closely with every client to make sure the result reflects your goals and looks great in any setting.
Each screen print job is quoted individually based on your design and order size. Get in touch to talk through your ideas and we will guide you through the process.
Printing Techniquies
Heat Transfer Custom Skateboard Graphics
Heat transfer is another method we use to apply artwork to custom skateboard decks. This technique allows for more intricate and detailed graphics compared to traditional screen printing, making it a great choice for events and promotions that require high-resolution visuals or complex colour combinations.
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Each colour is printed separately onto a transparent application film using specialist inks. These films are then applied to the deck under heat and pressure at around 200 degrees Celsius, bonding the design directly to the wood.
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If your promotional project involves photo-based artwork, gradients, or fine details, heat transfer may be the ideal option. We’re here to guide you through the best approach based on your design needs.
Why work with Back & Forth?
Back & Forth is a screen printing studio based in Dorset, specialising in custom skateboards, art prints and garments. With over 10 years of hands-on experience, we bring genuine knowledge and passion to every project.
Experienced and Independent
Based in Dorset with over a decade of screen printing experience
Supportive at
Every Step
Happy to offer advice and guidance at any stage of your project
Specialists in Skate and Apparel
Focused on skateboards, art prints and clothing for creative brands
Trusted by Big and Small Brands
Proud to print for global companies, local labels and pro skaters
Collaborative Process
We work closely with you to bring your ideas to life
Quality You
Can Feel
Every board is printed with care, precision and creative respect
Real Brands. Real Boards
We have worked with event organisers, agencies and brands to create custom skateboards for product launches, pop ups, giveaways and more.
Here are a few examples that highlight the range of what we can create.
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Skateboard GB
Paris 2024 Olympic Boards
We hand-screened these seven-colour graphics on eco-friendly HLC decks in anticipation of skateboarding's second-ever Olympic Games. These boards were featured in an ad on TikTok for the games.
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Samsung
Drop in with Samsung
We supplied custom decks for Samsung’s 25 hour pop up skatepark at BAYSIXTY6 in West London. The event marked the launch of the Galaxy S25 with Skateboard GB and EE, promoting better accessibility and connectivity.
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Anthony Horowitz
Alex Rider Book Launch
We produced custom skateboards for the launch of Anthony Horowitz’s new Alex Rider story, Nightshade Revenge. The boards were displayed at Foyles on the Southbank and featured in an online giveaway.
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Got Questions?
We’ve Got Answers
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What kind of skateboard decks do you use?We use professional quality 7 ply Canadian maple decks, suitable for both display and riding. They are available in a range of shapes and sizes.
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What shapes and sizes are available?We offer a wide range of shapes and sizes, including popsicle and cruiser styles. A full shape catalogue is available on request. Get in touch and we can send it through.
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Do you provide a template for artwork?Yes, we will send you an easy to use template that includes the correct dimensions, bleed areas and safe zones to help you set up your artwork properly.
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How should I prepare my artwork?We will send you a template to help you set up your artwork correctly. For best results, we recommend high resolution files with bleed and safe zones accounted for.
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Can I print a single custom skateboard?Yes, we offer one off prints which are perfect for gifts, portfolios, or testing out a new design.
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Do you offer bulk pricing for larger orders?Yes, we quote every project individually based on the quantity, print method and complexity of the design.
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What type of wood do you use for the decks?We use Clutch wood, made from 7 ply Canadian maple. Clutch Distribution. Clutch is a top-quality woodshop, supplying boards to Alltimers, Free Dome, Flip, Toy Machine, Pizza, Plan B, and many other world-renowned skateboard brands.
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What is the difference between screen printing and heat transfer?Screen printing creates a bold and slightly textured finish, ideal for flat colours and simple designs. Heat transfer is better suited for artwork with fine detail, gradients or photo based imagery. Let us know what you are planning to print and we will recommend the best method for your design.
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Can I choose the veneer stain for my custom decks?We can offer a range of veneer stain options depending on your order size and print method. Let us know what you are looking for and we will confirm what is available.
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