2006-2007 Buyer's Guide Industry Biographies

Skatepark Components

As one of the original and most respected skate park brands on the market, Sk8parks International has offered innovative skate options for over 20 years. More than 120 different modular fun and exciting skating and biking obstacles are available in endless configurations with low installation and maintenance costs, making Sk8parks the best value.

Each Sk8park unit is pre-fabricated for easy and quick installation to get enthusiasts rolling in record time. Skating enthusiasts will come back again and again as the modular obstacles can be reconfigured into different formations for all-new challenges.

All equipment is 100 percent steel that provides for optimal durability and maintenance-free construction. Riders will revel in the smoothest riding surface around as it is constructed from an exclusive C2P1S3TM formula. Decks and transitions are 3/16-inch thick for optimum durability including no gouging and low maintenance costs. No screws or bolts are ever used on the riding surface to keep riders safe from injuries.

With the longest, strongest warranty found anywhere, Sk8parks International obstacles will stand up in all types of weather and through the relentless use they take over time from skaters, in-liners, and bikers. The warranty ensures a 20-year guarantee on main structures, platforms, decks, and railings when due to structural failure.

The Sk8parks International design team can plan an innovative skatepark to precisely fill a specific need for budget and space requirements, or customers can choose from pre-designed skate parks. Either way, all obstacles are available in a wide array of colors. Lighter paint options are offered for decks and transitions to keep the riding surface—and the riders—cooler.

Always mindful of safety, Sk8parks International offers custom signage to detail guidelines and rules for riders, help reduce liability and increase safety awareness. These signs can also list sponsors or key people involved in helping make the skate park a reality.

Skatewave, introduced in 2001 by Landscape Structures, Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of modular skateparks throughout the world. There are three ramp surfaces from which to choose, dozens of banks, boxes, ramps and rails, and hundreds of obstacles. Skatewave skatepark equipment, designed by a team of engineers and professional athletes, is completely customizable and offers youth a challenging and unique ride.

For more information about Skatewave, visit its website or contact them at the number above.

Everyone agrees that concrete is the best surface to use to replicate “the street under your feet.” Most people consider concrete as an expensive poured-in-place bowl, but Solo Ramps offers the best alternative—configurable modular concrete skatepark ramps and galvanized street elements. Solo Ramps are made of high-tech concrete that is four times stronger than conventional air-cured concrete. This advanced material surpasses every standard for longevity and durability. The surface of the ramps is very smooth and great to ride and all hardware is either hot dipped galvanized steel or tamper-proof stainless steel. These modular concrete ramps can be configured to meet the skating requirements of skaters and communities. Not only are the ramps made of the surface that skaters prefer but it gives the municipalities “peace of mind” as it is virtually maintenance-free and comes with a 15-year warranty on structure and surface. Lifetime warranty on stainless steel hardware is also included.

In 2002, Playworld teamed up with the world-renowned Woodward Camp to become the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Woodward Ramps & Rails. The goal is to provide local communities, park districts, and business owners with the highest quality, lowest-maintenance, most-rideable skate park products available. By tapping into the input from thousands of skaters, boarders, and bikers and adding 30 years of experience, Woodward has created a product line that addresses the most critical needs and issues of both action sports enthusiasts and park operators.