What’s inside a FlatFace Fingerboards blind bag? I picked up a 34mm FlatFace G16 from ChemsFB, and we’re opening it, revealing the mystery graphic, building the setup, and taking it from my fingerboard park to real street spots. ChemsFB started carrying FlatFace products, so this felt like the perfect opportunity to support two companies I’m stoked on while checking out a new board. There’s something fun about knowing the shape you’re getting but having no idea what graphic is hiding inside the bag. You’ll have to watch for the reveal! After the unboxing, I put the board together and catch some tricks on my fingerboard park to get comfortable with the setup. Then we head outside to hunt for street spots and see what we can make work. Different surfaces, little ledges, unexpected obstacles, that’s a huge part of what makes fingerboarding fun for me.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND ON FLATFACE Founded by Mike Schneider in 2003, FlatFace has more than two decades of history in fingerboarding. What started with grip tape grew into a company making decks, bearing wheels, and other fingerboard products while also carrying gear from brands across the scene. Their deck lineup goes well beyond one shape. Models include the G12, G15, G15.12, G16, G16 Prototype, and Flatty, with different profiles and width options to suit different preferences. The G16 combines low concave with steeper kicks, and its nose is slightly steeper than its tail. It’s a shape designed around making tricks feel easier and more controlled. I’ve really enjoyed the FlatFace shape I’ve ridden so far, but it’s still the only one I’ve personally tried. There’s a lot more of their lineup I want to explore, and a 36mm FlatFace is definitely on my list for a future setup. FlatFace is also known for its wheels, with different shapes, materials, and bearing designs throughout the lineup.
Between the decks, wheels, collaborations, and the other products available through their shop, there’s a lot to explore. Their contribution goes beyond products, too. FlatFace hosts Fingerboard Rendezvous in Massachusetts and free public store sessions, giving fingerboarders a place to meet, ride parks, share tricks, and connect. That kind of support for the community is another reason I’m happy to support the brand. IN THIS VIDEO:• FlatFace G16 34mm blind bag unboxing• Mystery fingerboard graphic reveal• Building my new fingerboard setup• First session on my fingerboard park• Outdoor fingerboarding and street spot hunting• Supporting FlatFace Fingerboards and ChemsFB What’s your favorite FlatFace deck shape? And if you’ve ridden a 36mm, let me know how it compares to a 34mm. I’m curious what you’d recommend trying next. If you’re into fingerboarding, skateboarding, graffiti, art, and making things, subscribe to Pager.One for more setups, sessions, street spots, and creative projects. Check out FlatFace Fingerboards:https://flatfacefingerboards.com
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