Clamping Tips

If you plan on using any external clamps for a project in your Thin Air Press bag, make sure to use rounded or padded blocks in between the clamp and the vinyl of your bag. This helps prevent the metal clamp ends from damaging your bag or putting unneccessary stress any one spot. 

A great example of this is the common practice of using clamps to help achieve a super tight bend in a drop deck. By applying clamps to a block that runs along the apex of your drop bend, it can really help ensure a strong lamination in these areas. 

Notice how the blocks are placed on the outside of the bag with only the nicely rounded edges making contact with the bag. This will help prevent unnecessary force being applied directly to the bag itself.

You can make blocks like this using a variety of materials. Anything that will provide some relief between the metal and vinyl should help prevent your bag from getting damaged. 

This method can also help with bending concave

DIY SK8

With over 10 yrs of experience helping people handcraft their own custom decks, Roarockit is now offering their DIY SK8 classes to a new generation of builder.

Introducing the NEW Roarockit Certified program!

 Located at: 880 Millwood Rd. Toronto, ON - M4G 1X1

These classes are suitable for anyone 13+ and can be finished in (2) 3 hour sessions OR (3) 2 hour sessions. We will work with you to schedule times for your build dates, and can make custom arrangements if needed.

As part of this program, we are offering

SEVEN DIFFERENT BOARDS OPTIONS!

There are six different styles of board that we have designed for you to make as part of Levels 1 and 2. In these builds, you will glue, press, cut, sand and finish your board using our mold and outline shape.

Level 1 (all preshaped builds) $220
Level 2 (Advanced builds – Our mold and template) $270

If none of those boards are what you're looking for, you can skip right ahead to our Level 3 class which enables the builder to design their own custom dream deck! You shape the mold, create a custom template for your outline shape and then bring your design to life by pressing and finishing your new board. 

Level 3 (Dream Build) $320

Students will gain experience in different areas of skateboard construction from each level of build.

Complete one board from each of the three levels of builds to earn a 10% discount card (good for skateboard building materials from the Roarockit Skateboard Company for life!) and become officially 'Roarockit Certified'. This shows everyone that you're an accomplished and knowledgeable board builder... and is a pretty cool certificate to hang proudly on your wall!

Check out our new Facebook page for class specific information, news and events. We are also planning to offer some unique classes for the upcoming year with some special guest instructors, so stay tuned!

For class inquiries, email - DIYSK8classes@gmail.com

 

March Break - Drop Deck Class

Roarockit Skateboard Company in partnership w/ Longboard Living are proud to present our brand new March Break Drop Deck Build!!  

We have developed the FIRST EVER, clampless and precut - 1" drop deck build! 

Over the course of 5 days you will be taken through the step-by-step process of laying out, pressing and decorating your very own Drop Deck Longboard. This special class will first take place during the Ontario school semesters March Break, and is limited to 10 students aged 10-16.  

Not only will you walk away with your own hand-built and custom decorated 1" Drop Deck. But you will also receive all the hardware needed to setup your new ride (including wheels, trucks, bearings, grip and hardware), a helmet, t-shirt and a celebratory pizza lunch on the last day!!  

The cost of the course is $439 + hst, and will take place at Roarockit's Professional Board Building School located @

880 Millwood Rd. Toronto, ON - M4G 1X1

It will run from:

Monday, March 12 - Thursday, March 15 from 9:00am - 11:30am

with the final class taking place:

Friday, March 16th from 9am-5pm

But wait, there's MORE!

You will also receive a lesson on how to setup your new board, and tips on riding a drop deck from a Longboard Living representative.

We are extremely excited to offer this brand new class, and it is sure to be a great time!  If you are interested in signing up you can download our Sign Up Sheet located at the link below.  Fill it out and either email or fax it back to us to reserve your spot.  

Entry is based on a First Come (and PAID) First Served basis.

March Break 1" Drop Deck Build - Sign Up Sheet HERE

EMAIL Forms - chris@roarockit.com

FAX Forms - 416 422 1172

Feel free to phone or email us with any questions regarding the classes

1-416-422-5487

Toll Free 1-888-857-7790