06/05/2024
And you, what is your relationship with skateboarding?
Dear skater, rider, novelty enthusiast, curious, explorer,
Very nice to meet you!
My name is Alexis and I am at the creator of the liquid skateboard project.
If you’re here today, it’s likely because skateboarding resonates with you, just as it does with me. And because passion is better when it is shared, I feel very honoured to have you on my side.
My journey with skateboarding began almost a decade ago.
Freshly retired from my ski career at the age of 20, I had to abandon the idea of turning professional in that sport. I found myself surrounded by amazing classmates, roommates, and friends who, in addition to being excellent skiers and snowboarders, were also extremely skilled skateboarders.
During our third year together, Julien suggested a brilliant idea : “How about we build a mini ramp inside of the apartment”.
Of course, being the wise individuals we were, we all enthusiastically agreed.
10 years ago, our colocation, with on the picture (from left to right) Lucas, Julien, Arthur, Alexis , and Lucas again (the same).
So after 2 months of planning, cutting and building, it was ready. It quickly became one of the best places to hone our skills. Starting to skateboard at that time was truly one of the best feelings. I always look back on those moments with very fond memories.
10 years later, I realise that skateboarding has changed my life, and it remains a constant presence.
It has been the best activity for making new friends in new cities or countries. And if you skate yourself, you know what I mean. Go to any city around the world with your skateboard, and you will always meet cool people at the skateboard.
It has also been the ideal mode of transportation through the bustling streets of Paris during heavy commutes, and it even played a significant role in landing my very first job (a story for another day).
And you, what made you learn skateboarding? How young did you start? What is your favorite board type ? Are you still skateboarding? Or maybe, have you ever skated?
Post a comment below and share your story with us – and tell us a bit more about what is your connection with skateboarding.
We are on a journey to bring a unique skateboard to life, and we hope that you are as excited about it as we are.
You can help us by sharing our project with your favourite skate buddy.
Je me suis mis au skate il y a environ 25 ans pour me déplacer et me rendre au boulot autrement qu’en vélo ou en roller. Quand j’ai vu le concept proposé, ça m’a rappelé de bons souvenirs et l’idée et vraiment bonne. J’adhère totalement.
Hi!!
I have participated in your crowdfunding and I have a doubt now: Is it possible to change the wheels so the skate can be used out of the city??
Or is there the possibility to use a different board (long board or similar)?
Thanks!
Jaume
Hello Jaume,
Thanks for your question, and for your contribution to the project. Yes it is possible to change the wheels but only for the same diameter.
May I know what wheels you have in mind when you ask about “using out of the city”? This is not a skateboard suitable for off roading, in case this is the question.
Don’t hesitate to DM us on Instagram for a faster response time from our side as well – @liquidskateboard
Super projet
Avec bcp d’évolution et de variantes possible !
j’ai 40ans, j’utilise toujours des skate électrique ou Onewheel pour me déplacer et cruiser, skateur depuis la 6eme avec mon pote Flo qui a créé son entreprise incroyable “7plis” 😜 autour de notre passion le skate dédicace, une version old school ou cruiseur géant serait la bienvenue 👍🏽 (je fais 2m)
Hey, je me demandais si vous avez pensé au mango ?
Hey, I was wondering if you’d thought about the mango? I love the concept, but I’m a mango skater, you know? 😅
Hello Jc,
Right now, we haven’t focused on accommodating the mongo push (yet!), as this first version is really built around a regular stance. But we definitely have plans to explore this in the future.
In the meantime… maybe it’s a perfect excuse to train the other foot and master both sides? 😉
Ce projet est complètement ouf et répond vraiment à une problématique.
J’aime énormement le skate, ce monde me fascine depuis mon adolescence et je n’ai jamais pu le pratiquer,
Mais comme je ne veux pas mourir bête à 55 ans, je commence à utiliser un skate électrique pour du commute en ville, et en France (et surtout à Toulouse), nos villes ne sont pas prévues pour donc il faut parfois jongler entre la marche et le ride. De la gare au bureau, même si la distance est courte, une board de 6 ou 7kg devient au final plus inconfortable et encombrante qu’autre chose.
Du coup je réflechis à passer sur un cruiser léger ou skate avec de bonnes roues, et j’avoue qu’une petite aide motorisée serait la bienvenue quand il faut.
Et c’est là que le Liquid répond à tous ces critères. Pas de télécommande, un produit portable sur le dos quand des fois il faut prendre un velib, compact dans un train bondé …
J’ai loupé le kickstarter mais vivement qu’il soit disponible en vente !
Bravo pour le projet.