Today, I'd like to talk to you about the shape and concave of fingerboard decks, as they can make a big difference when it comes to performing tricks with your fingerboard.
SHAPE - The shape of a fingerboard essentially refers to the board's form and its measurements in terms of length and width, excluding the degrees of concavity. There is a wide variety of shapes in the fingerboard world, from the street shape, which is currently used in skateboard practice and is the most common, to old-school shapes, which tend to have a square tail and the front, or nose, often ends in a pointed shape, so to speak. Here's a photo of different fingerboards for reference
CONCAVE: The concave is one of the most important things to consider when choosing your fingerboard. It refers to the tilt of the tail and nose (the front and back ends of the fingerboard). It's measured in degrees of tilt, and you can usually choose when buying your board whether you want it to be "LOW," "MEDIUM," or "HIGH." Personally, I prefer a high concave. I definitely found my perfect shape and concave at http://www.fingerwall.com. But as I mentioned, it's a matter of trying until you find the one that's ideal for you. A high concave typically gives you better "pop" (the bounce the board makes against the ground to make it jump). However, with a "low" board, in my opinion, you can exert a bit more force when popping. Here's a photo of different concaves from the http://www.fingerwall.com brand.
-left: Concave “medium”.
-Right: Concave “high”.
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