lander skateboards flip heads with perforated decks
From discarded ocean fishing nets to recycled nylon skateboards, Lander introduces a uniquely enjoyable and sustainable method to skate. The model’s sturdy skate decks are formed from a proprietary mix of ocean recycled plastic nylon with glass fibre reinforcement, and have been injection molded for a stiff standing platform and a excessive efficiency experience.
With an distinctive design that stands out from the gang, the decks are marked by a particular gap sample and accomplished with backside ribs, offering lengthy lasting power that forestalls the deck from sagging between the vehicles imbues strong stability and distinctive pace. ‘Along with elevated traction and acceleration, our distinctive gap sample permits the board to flex torsionally… lending itself to fast cuts and easy carving,’ notes Lander.
Lander skateboards | picture by Mark Nisbet
from ocean waste to a brand new icon for skating tradition
In 2015, Ryan Anderson, co-founder of skateboard manufacturing model Lander, welded collectively a skateboard from scraps of perforated metal, introducing a ‘troublesome to make but enjoyable to experience’ city icon that made waves among the many neighborhood. Increasing on its hype and potential, the group at Lander determined to reinforce the unique prototype for an simply produceable mannequin, with a novel experience and kind which might stand up to the bodily stress exerted by riders of all sizes and talents.
After intensive analysis and improvement, and a number of other iterations of molding, the group devised a design that recycled outdated business fishing nets, and made use of long-strand glass-fibre for enhanced efficiency by way of the zero-waste technique of injection-molding. Retaining the distinctive visuals of the unique design, the board is punctuated by a collection of holes marking a diagonal flex sample.
discarded ocean fishing nets recycled into trendy skateboards | picture by Matt Worth
The 2 new fashions — the Rio and the Rodeo — at the moment are obtainable on-line and in-stores, co-designed in collaboration with former professional skaters. The duo is a strong resolution for varied using wants and surpasses the shortcomings of different injection-molded skateboards available on the market — particularly: lack of sustainability, sag and poor-ride efficiency, unsafe traction and sub-par high quality of parts.
formed from a proprietary mix of recycled plastic nylon with glass fibre reinforcement | picture by Seu Trinh
a perforated sample recollects its origins: outdated fishing nets recycled from ocean waste | picture by Seu Trinh
the design affords strong stability, pace, and traction | picture by Seu Trinh
the Rio and Rodeo fashions have been co-designed by Lander and professional skaters | picture by Matt Worth
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Lander skateboard
Lander skateboard
the method injection molded the supplies for enhanced efficiency | picture by Seu Trinh
mission information:
identify: Lander.la Skateboard
designer: Lander
design group and co-founders: Ryan Anderson, Ruben Ruckman, DJ Chavez, Russell Hill, Matthew Wolak, Chris Cole
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