Best board graphics right now

[Howie]

I really liked these decks cliche put out. I'd skate one but I can't find any of them around here.



Also any Polar stuff is obviously sick.

[Wizard Fight]

Did FA set off the embossed trend?

[Roisto]

I really liked the Anti Hero Wild Unknown series. Somehow I kinda managed to miss it though. Still available in a bunch of shops, but probably not for long.




Other than that, Real has been really improving their graphics lately. Toy Machine has been lacking. Even Foundation has been better:




Krooked has been hit or miss. Enjoi even more so.

Some local Finnish companies have also done some nice stuff.
This deck by Tikari I liked a lot:

Also these ones from Aste:

[shit_for_brains]

I totally agree on Krooked being hit or miss. They were among the best for years and years but they seem to be sort of averaging out the past few runs. Krooked lite.

[Glue Reed]

Paisley Skateboards. 

Sean Cliver is the main artist so you know it's going to be good... I full on support these guys.

[Andmoreagain]

I totally agree on Krooked being hit or miss. They were among the best for years and years but they seem to be sort of averaging out the past few runs. Krooked lite.

It seems like the same sorta thing that happened to Toy Machine. The graphics seem so manufactured now. Like they were done in illustrator by someone copying Gonz's and Templeton's styles.

[shit_for_brains]

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I totally agree on Krooked being hit or miss. They were among the best for years and years but they seem to be sort of averaging out the past few runs. Krooked lite.

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It seems like the same sorta thing that happened to Toy Machine. The graphics seem so manufactured now. Like they were done in illustrator by someone copying Gonz's and Templeton's styles.

Toy Machine started going with characters exclusively, which was what killed World, Blind, etc in terms of respectability. I know they made a fuckload of money but at a big cost. They have a rad team and legacy but their graphics are so phoned in now, and that's a big part of what made Toy Machine special.

[Xen]

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I totally agree on Krooked being hit or miss. They were among the best for years and years but they seem to be sort of averaging out the past few runs. Krooked lite.

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It seems like the same sorta thing that happened to Toy Machine. The graphics seem so manufactured now. Like they were done in illustrator by someone copying Gonz's and Templeton's styles.

That's because it IS.

[Fongstarr.]

Paisley Skateboards. 

Sean Cliver is the main artist so you know it's going to be good... I full on support these guys.

Paisley is rad. I have like 3 prints from them. It's like getting art work from Cliver for a decent price, unlike his Supreme stuff.

This one is the best.

[fangen]

Did FA set off the embossed trend?

Nah, Alien were doing it. No surprise considering fucking awesome uses the same wood. ~Pretty cool gimmick, steers away from the lack luster art direction~.

[Jordick]

Antihero's been my favorite skate company for years but does anyone else feel like lately the art direction has been lacking?

[GOATMOON]

Antihero's been my favorite skate company for years but does anyone else feel like lately the art direction has been lacking?

I thought the series that Jef Whitehead did was pretty cool, but other than that I agree.

[shit_for_brains]

DLX is sort of homogenizing their graphics it seems like. Real is getting better while krooked and anti-hero become less notable. DLX guys I'll still ride your stuff anyway.

[Jordick]

^agree with both of you guys. I'm not sure if I'm a minority here, but I like when AH pumps out goofy graphics like these the most probably








Sorry for all the pictures but these were all just so rad

[Main]

I've been wanting to try out Lifeblood skateboards, as Mark "Red" Scott is one bad ass mofo, but I really can't get down with their graphics :/

[Mcfctid]

^agree with both of you guys. I'm not sure if I'm a minority here, but I like when AH pumps out goofy graphics

I dunno , I feel like the anti hero graphics post 2005 try way too hard, I'm sorry but a dead dog is a bit much.

[Main]

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^agree with both of you guys. I'm not sure if I'm a minority here, but I like when AH pumps out goofy graphics

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I dunno , I feel like the anti hero graphics post 2005 try way too hard, I'm sorry but a dead dog is a bit much.

How does someone "try way too hard" with their graphics?

[Mcfctid]

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^agree with both of you guys. I'm not sure if I'm a minority here, but I like when AH pumps out goofy graphics

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I dunno , I feel like the anti hero graphics post 2005 try way too hard, I'm sorry but a dead dog is a bit much.

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How does someone "try way too hard" with their graphics?

Wrong choice of words,  but I'm just not into it when brands try to be overly offensive /edgy on their board graphics. Dead animals, and known serial killers/rapists is a little much for me, but that's me, clearly there is a market and demand for it

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^agree with both of you guys. I'm not sure if I'm a minority here, but I like when AH pumps out goofy graphics

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I dunno , I feel like the anti hero graphics post 2005 try way too hard, I'm sorry but a dead dog is a bit much.

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How does someone "try way too hard" with their graphics?

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Wrong choice of words,  but I'm just not into it when brands try to be overly offensive /edgy on their board graphics. Dead animals, and known serial killers/rapists is a little much for me, but that's me, clearly there is a market and demand for it

I think you're just easily offended is what it boils down to. They're graphics on a skateboard for christ sake...

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^agree with both of you guys. I'm not sure if I'm a minority here, but I like when AH pumps out goofy graphics

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I dunno , I feel like the anti hero graphics post 2005 try way too hard, I'm sorry but a dead dog is a bit much.

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How does someone "try way too hard" with their graphics?

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Wrong choice of words,  but I'm just not into it when brands try to be overly offensive /edgy on their board graphics. Dead animals, and known serial killers/rapists is a little much for me, but that's me, clearly there is a market and demand for it

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I think you're just easily offended is what it boils down to. They're graphics on a skateboard for christ sake...

Easily offended would mean I want to stop them from being made, if you read what I wrote I said that there clearly is a market for these boards, I'm just not into it.  Just like there are board graphics you wouldn't be into,  it's all preference

[fangen]

Offense and litigation are not the same, dummy.

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^agree with both of you guys. I'm not sure if I'm a minority here, but I like when AH pumps out goofy graphics

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I dunno , I feel like the anti hero graphics post 2005 try way too hard, I'm sorry but a dead dog is a bit much.

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How does someone "try way too hard" with their graphics?

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Wrong choice of words,  but I'm just not into it when brands try to be overly offensive /edgy on their board graphics. Dead animals, and known serial killers/rapists is a little much for me, but that's me, clearly there is a market and demand for it

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I think you're just easily offended is what it boils down to. They're graphics on a skateboard for christ sake...

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Easily offended would mean I want to stop them from being made, if you read what I wrote I said that there clearly is a market for these boards, I'm just not into it.  Just like there are board graphics you wouldn't be into,  it's all preference

Yeah, I can read. You said the reason you're not into it is because it's "overly offensive/edgy". If you get offended by a skateboard graphic, you're overly sensitive. If I'm not into a board graphic, it's because I just don't like the art on it, not whether or not it's "offensive".

And lets face it...those Anti Hero graphics are awesome and hilarious. If you can't see the humor in it, you're way too uptight.

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^agree with both of you guys. I'm not sure if I'm a minority here, but I like when AH pumps out goofy graphics

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I dunno , I feel like the anti hero graphics post 2005 try way too hard, I'm sorry but a dead dog is a bit much.

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How does someone "try way too hard" with their graphics?

[close]

Wrong choice of words,  but I'm just not into it when brands try to be overly offensive /edgy on their board graphics. Dead animals, and known serial killers/rapists is a little much for me, but that's me, clearly there is a market and demand for it

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I think you're just easily offended is what it boils down to. They're graphics on a skateboard for christ sake...

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Easily offended would mean I want to stop them from being made, if you read what I wrote I said that there clearly is a market for these boards, I'm just not into it.  Just like there are board graphics you wouldn't be into,  it's all preference

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Yeah, I can read. You said the reason you're not into it is because it's "overly offensive/edgy". If you get offended by a skateboard graphic, you're overly sensitive. If I'm not into a board graphic, it's because I just don't like the art on it, not whether or not it's "offensive".

And lets face it...those Anti Hero graphics are awesome and hilarious. If you can't see the humor in it, you're way too uptight.

I suppose I am then

[Toydivision]

Was really tempted to buy this deck when I saw it at a local a month or two back. Thought it looked as awesome as it is hilarious.

[Mcfctid]

Was really tempted to buy this deck when I saw it at a local a month or two back. Thought it looked as awesome as it is hilarious.

Not gonna lie,  that is pretty clever. I guess I've been looking at this graphic thing a bit wrong. Thank you MAIN

[Carrolls Chesthairs]

picked this up for the wall.

[WantSomeSlaw]

I forget how to link pics, but the Consolidated "Good Luck" graphic. I love it so much I have it on a fingerboard lol
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0792/1303/products/goodluck.png?v=1427846492

[Main]

Not gonna lie,  that is pretty clever. I guess I've been looking at this graphic thing a bit wrong. Thank you MAIN

Anytime, bud.

[Mcfctid]

I rather like the "Caliente" series by 5boro ,



Same with Traffics new "working class" series, picked up the Coakley 8.125 model the other day

[Roisto]

That Traffic working class series looks dope as fuck!