board 13 is done

The trucks on this one were rebuilt with discarded parts from a local skate and few components that we bought.  The wheels came from a thrift store board and the bearings were used but cleaned up very well.  The deck was in a box of discarded decks donated by Oakland Vert Skatepark in Detroit.

A reminder that we are shooting for 20 boards that will go to underprivileged kids in Windsor so that they can get involved in skating this summer.

Boards 13 and 14 are a little short

Boards 13 and 14 have everything excenpt bearings.  Right now we have none.  For $25, we can put ABEC 5 bearings in both of these boards.  Please contact us if you would like to help compelte these boards.

Board 12

Board 12 was made possible by donate truck components and wheels from Mike Brennan, a servicable second hand deck from Oakland Vert Skatepark and some spare parts and bearings bought by myself.  I am still trying to find a way of funding the little bits.  Anyway, board 13 should be ready as soon as I can clean some bearings.  I hope to be at 20 boards by the start of May.

10-11 and More on the Way

Below you will find a few pics of our current progress.  Board 10 (orange) is a rebuild from spare parts with new wheels, bearings and hardware.  Board 11 is a donated complete from a local skater who moved from 8.25 down to 8.0.  His old complete just needed some love and it is now read to rock.

The 4 frame collage shows boards 12-15.  As you can see, 12 needs only axel nuts and hardware.  The needs increase progressively until you get to number 15, which is currently only hangers and 2 baseplates without kingpins.  I have some hardware on order, so these decks will be getting closer to completion soon.

Finally, I will be picking up our donation box from its first stint at a local youth group tomorrow.  From there it will be headed to a local high school.  At this pace, we should be able to meet the original goal of giving away 20 boards on Go Skate Day.

Contact us if you can help.

More boards done PLUS new Foster Board List

We have finished refurbishing 9 skateboards as of today.  take a peak.  Boards 8 and 9 came to completion due to material donations from Mike Brennan, Oakland Vert Skatepark and cash donations from other donors.

The whole idea behind reride is reusing things that are still functional.  These parts are from quality boards and will still end up performing better than brand new department store boards.  Decks 10, 11 and 12 all have trucks (which are the hardest parts to come by normally, but still need actual boards and other odds and ends.  The completion of any of these will run from about $25 to $35.  Please contact us if you can help with any of the needed items, or cash for their purchase.