fingerboards

Fingerboards are small, hand-held replicas of skateboards designed to be manipulated with the fingers. Typical lengths are about 95 millimeters, with widths around 20–32 millimeters, roughly scaled to real boards. They come in wood, plastic, or composite materials. The deck replicates common skate shapes such as popsicle, cruiser, and old-school, sometimes with graphic artwork. The assembly includes tiny trucks, wheels, and grip tape.

Trucks on fingerboards are narrow metal or plastic hangers and axles that hold the wheels; wheels are polyurethane and may include bearings. Many sets use modular components to permit swapping or replacement. Some boards are fully assembled; others are kit builds with individual parts.

Players control the fingerboard with index, middle, and sometimes ring fingers to perform tricks such as ollies, kickflips, shuv-its, grind variations, and manuals. Environments include small skate parks, rails, and ramps designed for fingerboards. Techniques require finger coordination and timing.

Fingerboards emerged in the late 1990s as a toy and training tool for skateboarders; Tech Deck popularized them in mainstream markets. A global community forms online and through specialty stores, with various brands offering plastic or wooden boards and custom graphics. There are occasional competitions and showcases, though not as established as professional skateboarding.

Fingerboards are small parts and pose choking hazards for young children; keep away from small children. Store away from moisture; replace worn components as needed; avoid bending decks excessively; clean bearings to maintain smooth rolling.