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MERLIN SKATEBOARDS: HANDCRAFTED SKATEBOARDS FROM FRANCE

Tom, artisan skateboard shaper and founder of Merlin Skateboards, in his workshop

The Shaper

Discover the story of Tom, shaper and artisan craftsman behind Merlin Skateboards.

Merlin Skateboards Workshop

The Workshop

Craftsmanship and French-made quality at the heart of the Merlin Skateboards workshop.

Merlin Skateboards Rider Team

Team Riders

A team of passionate riders committed to French craftsmanship.

Merlin Skateboards Workshop & Handcrafted Manufacturing

Journal

Explore the Merlin Skateboards Journal, dedicated to shaping and riding.

THE SHAPER

One workshop. One shaper.

Behind every Merlin skateboard is a single artisan. Each board is designed, shaped and carefully inspected to the same exacting standards, resulting in a unique creation made to last.

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Artisan of Art Logo,  Marquetry Craftsmanship

Master Artisan

Marquetry craftsmanship certification awarded by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Chamber of Crafts and Trades (CMA).

Merlin Skateboards Made in France Logo

Made in France

Local production with no intermediaries. Exhibited at MIF Expo 2025.

Merlin Skateboards Registered Trademark Logo

Registered Trademark

Merlin Skateboards is a registered trademark with the French National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) (#5040569)

THE WORKSHOP

More than just a place of production, the workshop is a space for research, experimentation and creation. This is where new shapes are developed, wood species are carefully selected, and every detail is refined before becoming a Merlin board.

Every board is designed, pressed, cut, shaped and finished in our workshop in France. We maintain complete control over every stage of production, with no industrial outsourcing.

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ARTISAN SHAPER

Each board’s outline is shaped by hand. It takes more time, but gives the artisan the freedom to refine every detail rather than simply following a computer-generated template.

TEAM RIDERS

Boards designed to be ridden.

Each model is tested by riders with different styles and riding preferences.

Their feedback helps shape the development of each board, refining its feel, performance and durability.

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Frequently Asked Questions | FAQ

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Where craftsmanship, design and skateboarding meet.

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