Blue Tile Obsession "BTO Pool Park Skateboard Deck

The media could not be loaded.  *UPDATE 8/2/15* I've uploaded a short video of me using this board at my local park. It's hard to tell that it's this particular board, but on the last clip you can briefly see the bottom graphic (green 8.25" deck). Also, I've been using these decks exclusively for about a year now and haven't found a dud yet! And I go through one every month or two.Original review:This deck is an amazing value. I have been skateboarding for over half my life (I'm 31 now) and I still go out to my local skatepark enough to qualify for a part time job (20+ hours per week). Luckily, I live in Hawaii so the weather out here is prime for it.Being used to the normal $60 price tag for a "pro model" deck, or $35 for a "shop blank", I was skeptical when these Blue Tile Obsession decks were listed for under $20. But I took the gamble and ordered an 8.0, which I rode without issue for nearly two months before the tail started to crack at the bolt holes. For some people two months might seem like a relatively short amount of time, but I normally go through decks monthly. I was so happy with this deck that I ordered 4 more just to stockpile.Shape-wise, the board has a moderate concave. I'm more of a transition (ramp) kinda guy, so I find it perfect for my style of skating (makes sense, coming from a pool-skating company). For some reason the outline of the board has a bit of an edge to it, like more of a "squared off" finish instead of being "rounded off". Performance-wise this had no effect, neither did it add any danger for the usual "shinner", but it was just something I noticed that was different than most decks. Perhaps it's there to help avoid chipping, but I started getting chips by the end of the second week (typical). Also there was something distinctly Walmart-ish about the "Aerial Action Sports" logo (on top of the deck, which will ultimately be hidden by your grip tape) but at around $20, this deck is still a bargain.Some of the models are closer to $50 now, and at that price I would probably opt for a shop blank (support your local skate shop!) but bottom line: these decks perform just as well as any other brand name 7-ply maple deck that I've ever come across.

UPDATE: 9/29/2014BTO gets MAJOR weight props for a fast, furious and quick response and a personal call from the Owner to set this right! New board is a week in and no issues, great riding and wearing tough. My gratitude to BTO and Aerial for a great board and some killer customer service! I'll be buying more BTO's and Aerial boards simply because they are spot in their game. The initial review was true, but BTO came through big and I give 'me credit where due!Hooked up my trucks and wheels on the new board. Put on grip tape at my local skate shop and headed for the Lower East Side skatepark under the Manhattan Bridge. Half the day in and the board started separating at the tail. The next day it got even worse. The board lasted all of 2 days and was then unusable with normal ride wear at the skatepark. Not impressed. Now we'll see if their '45 day' warranty is any good. Really disappointed in this board as it was a really cool looking board and rode great for the first few hours at LES.

this deck was cool i still haven't used mine. I bought it because it was a good price i doesn't matter if its a name brand skateboard wood is woodoverall this is a good catch

My son said this is a great board. He really liked it and said it did great on tricks

Disappointed. This maybe a great board for a young, light child but our 190lb teen snapped it in half the first day.

heavy board concave almost non existent go to your local board shop get a blank or order a Mini logo you'll be far happier. Going to take this one off my trucks and use it as a carpet board since it's too heavy to even roll around town.

I'm going to anyway. We purchased several decks to decorate a baby nursery/toddler boy's room. This is one of my son's favorite wall decorations. He loves his "phish"! And you can't beat the price. Good quality deck, functional for both art or riding.

Gave as a Christmas gift, but board layers started splitting within a week of use. It was only used a few times.