How are Merlin Skateboards decks made?

Each board is handcrafted in our workshop in south-west France. Pressing, cutting, sanding and finishing are carried out with the same level of care to ensure consistent quality.

Are the decks designed to be ridden?

Yes. All Merlin Skateboards decks, including marquetry creations, are designed to be ridden. Whether you choose to ride them daily, display them as decorative pieces, or give them both lives is entirely up to you.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. Merlin Skateboards ships its creations throughout France and internationally. Each board is carefully prepared and protected before shipping to ensure it reaches you in the best possible condition.

Can I create a fully custom board?

Yes. We design fully custom skateboards, surfskates, cruisers and mini cruisers. Shape, dimensions, wood species or finishes: each board is handcrafted in our workshop to match your vision.

The Old Rider 8.75" deck is inspired by old-school shapes and designed for riders looking for a stable and comfortable board for carving. Its generous width provides a reassuring platform and allows for good control in the bowl, pool and transitions.

Its shape prioritizes stability and precision in the curves, while retaining the responsiveness needed to engage turns and fully enjoy the sensations of riding. A design particularly suited to carving, bowl and transition riding.

This creation is made using contemporary marquetry in the Merlin Skateboards workshop. Its pattern is based on a cutting process that allows the elements removed when creating one board to be reused to compose the complementary design of its mirror board. The two pieces therefore feature an inverted composition, while each retaining its own identity.

Designed to be ridden, this creation can also be chosen as a display piece, either on its own or paired with its complementary board.

Handcrafted in France.

OLD RIDER 8.75" — N°02/02

€199.00

ARTISAN SHAPER

Each shape is designed, developed and crafted with precision in our workshop.

MADE IN FRANCE

Every stage of production is carried out in our workshop in South-West France.

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Woods selected for their beauty, character and durability.

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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

“Really attentive and full of great ideas, resulting in a truly personalized board. The finished piece is simply stunning — top-quality construction with flawless finishing.”

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“Thank you, Tom, for the advice and discussions that made it possible to create a high-quality, beautiful skateboard perfectly suited to my needs.”

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“An excellent experience with Tom! […] He really listened to me and gave me excellent advice […] I ended up with a truly personalized and unique piece, exactly as I had imagined it.”

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SKATEBOARDS, SURFSKATES, CRUISERS & MINI CRUISERS

Every custom creation begins with a conversation. Together, we design a skateboard that reflects your vision, from the shape and dimensions to the choice of wood species, marquetry and finishing touches.

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