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Rolkaz makes the sk8r boy an eco-warrior

Hemp decks for snowflake asphalt carving

Skating is all well and cool, but if you’re a regular board breaker then you’re costing the planet a whole lot of maple. Switch to a nifty Drifter deck from Rolkaz (shortly launching on Kickstarter) and you’ll get all the fun of a guilt-free heel flip. Constructed from a sturdy and sustainable combination of hemp (which grows speedily and doesn’t require chemicals), flax and plant-based resin, Rolkaz’s boards prove that going green doesn’t mean dropping performance, with boards both stiff and shock-absorbing – whether your crushing the bowl or just cruising the boulevard. There’s a smaller model, dubbed the Mala, if cracking Ollies in the mall is more your thing.

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Formerly News Editor at this fine institution, Chris now writes about tech from his tropical office. Sidetracked by sustainable stuff, he’s also keen on coffee kit, classic cars and any gear that gets better with age.

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