A source-cited map of the makers who pushed fingerboarding forward — decks, trucks, wheels, tuning, obstacles, events, shops, and media, by year and country.
Early keychain-skateboard novelty maker; documented as holding a 1987 trademark on the word 'fingerboard'.
Decks
Skateboard brand whose 1985 video Future Primitive showed Lance Mountain's homemade fingerboard — a widely-cited early public showcase.
Medien
Boards von der Stange mit echten Skate-Grafiken brachten Fingerboards in die Hände von Millionen – und machten alles möglich, was danach kam.
Decks,
Wie aus dem Frust eines Schreiners über Spielzeugrampen die Firma wurde, die dem Fingerboarding seine Parks, seine Trucks und seine Weltmeisterschaft gab.
Die Geschichte im Magazin lesenTrucks,
Die handgepressten 5-lagigen Ahorndecks von Timo Lieben gaben ernsthaften Ridern ein echtes Board – und prägten die Formensprache, die die Szene bis heute nutzt.
Die Geschichte im Magazin lesenDecks
Mike Schneider gründete FlatFace als junger Rider, der Griptape verkaufte – und machte daraus einen der größten Namen im Fingerboarding.
Die Geschichte im Magazin lesenDecks,
Peter Ringel presst seit 2003 in Deutschland Fingerboard-Decks von Hand – und das Mold 6011, das seine langjährige 6000er-Serie abschließt, zeigt, wie weit eine Ein-Personen-Boutique kommen kann.
Die Geschichte im Magazin lesenDecks,
Petr Ptáček gewann Fast Fingers drei Jahre in Folge – und fertigt die tschechischen Decks, die seinen Namen tragen, von Hand.
Decks
Eine portugiesische Deck-Marke, die auf Exotenhölzern aufbaut, mit YTrucks eine eigene Truck-Tochter hervorbrachte und Champions ausstattete.
Die Geschichte im Magazin lesenDecks,
Ricardo Lopes begann in Porto, Fingerboard-Wheels zu gießen – und schuf Urethan, an dem sich der Rest der Szene misst.
Wheels
Berlin fingerboard shop founded by Timo 'TKY' Kranz in cooperation with Blackriver; a two-time world-championship team and home of the 'King of Berlin' format.
Shops,
Long-running German bearing-wheel maker frequently paired with Berlinwood/Blackriver setups.
Wheels
Events lineage — Fast Fingers world championship and the spread of team-challenge formats.
Events
Brazilian brand and shop developing its own decks, trucks, wheels, concrete obstacles, and tuning parts.
Decks,
US shop and maker (Star Fingerboarding LLC): bearing wheels, grip/tuning hardware, decks, and trucks.
Tuning,
Chilean maker in Penco producing handmade decks, trucks, wheels, and obstacles; organizes the 'Fingers Furious' tournament.
Decks,
Japanese fingerskate shop and maker: in-house Hoodeck decks, urethane wheels, MOON grip tape, and ramps/obstacles.
Decks,
Handcrafted fingerboard decks and ramps made in Eugene, Oregon by Mallory Curtis.
Decks,
Mexico City maker of handmade Canadian-maple decks (founder José Luis); runs free weekly public practice sessions and skills tournaments.
Decks,
Maker of decks, trucks, wheels, and bags, with bearings and wheels stated as made in Germany.
Decks,
Von Tuning-Teilen bis zu Completes, Decks und Rampen: Teak Tuning machte ein ernsthaftes Setup für Neulinge bezahlbar.
Tuning,
Ein Hersteller aus Südkalifornien, besessen davon, die Lücke zwischen Fingerboard-Gefühl und echtem Skateboarding zu schließen.
Trucks
Yellowood's truck subsidiary; widely-ridden CNC trucks with signature pro colorways.
Trucks
UK fingerboard store (est. 2012) selling decks, trucks, wheels, ramps, and tape, plus its own TNP completes, tape, and bags.
Shops,
Annual fingerboard competition and gathering in Houston, Texas.
Events
Sydney (Brookvale, NSW) fingerboard specialty shop stocking decks, trucks, wheels, and completes from many brands.
Shops
Buenos Aires (Lomas de Zamora) maker of handcrafted decks, trucks, wheels, and ramps; runs a physical Fingershop.
Decks,
Sydney handmade deck/truck/wheel maker run by founder Brendan Low.
Decks,
Fingerboard tuning-hardware brand (lock nuts, spacers) made in Taiwan, often collaborating with KARAT.
Tuning
Quebec-manufactured urethane wheel brand.
Wheels
Spain-based brand and retailer (William and Estefania); deck line plus an active buyer's-guide media presence.
Decks,
Utah boutique wheel brand (DGFB); hand-sanded urethane wheels (F1/F3) known for community collaborations.
Wheels
US urethane wheel brand (shop opened June 2022); entered a FlatFace partnership in 2025.
Wheels
Toronto handcrafted urethane wheels (65D, ABEC-9), pivot cups, and bushings.
Wheels,
UAG F.B aus Japan fertigt Decks, Trucks, Wheels und Tape unter einem Dach von Hand – und baute einen eigenen A-Frame-Track.
Decks,
US fingerboard convention presented with Blackriver, 6skates, and Slushcult — a modern destination event.
Events
Teils Shop, teils Marke, teils Medienmaschine: Slushcult präsentiert die Fingerboard Con mit und hält die moderne Szene laut.
Shops,
Shop/event presence; co-presents Fingerboard Con.
Shops,
Korea-based modern fingerboard project and shop/community presence connected to Down South in Jeonju.
Shops,
New Zealand retailer/supplier of professional fingerboarding products (decks, trucks, wheels, accessories).
Shops
Stockholm skate shop that presses its own 5-ply real-wood fingerboard decks in-house and sells its own trucks and completes.
Decks,
Finnish one-person brand by Paavo Lepistö: hand-pressed birch-veneer decks and cast concrete obstacles.
Decks,
Ribeirão Preto (São Paulo) maker: decks (32/34/36mm), trucks, CNC/dual-durometer wheels, ramps, and rails.
Decks,
Handcrafted fingerboard decks made in Oceanside, California, with graphics inspired by Philippine street culture.
Decks,
US competitive fingerboarding league with regional divisions, plus media properties including Plies Magazine.
Events,
Maker of fully-welded solid-steel fingerboard grind rails and obstacles alongside birch-wood ramps.
Obstacles & Rampen
Amsterdam webshop reselling major brands and carrying its own 'Supply'-branded decks and wheels.
Shops,
Belgian fingerboard webshop that also produces its own 'Antidote' deck line.
Shops,
South Korean brand making pro/expert wooden decks, concrete obstacles, and completes; runs brand collaborations.
Decks,
Manchester, England maker producing handmade decks, trucks, wheels, hardware, grip tape, and handboards.
Decks,
Taiwan-linked brand machining fingerboard lock nuts and tuning parts, plus decks, trucks, wheels, and obstacles.
Tuning,
Thailand-based maker/shop selling decks, trucks, urethane wheels, hardware, ramps/obstacles, and completes.
Decks,
China-based brand producing decks, multiple truck lines, urethane and ceramic wheels, and grip tape.
Decks,
Hong Kong brand selling decks, trucks, wheels, ramps, grip, and customization; operates the sister deck brand Obsiusfb.
Decks,
Maker of a modular line of noise-dampening fingerboard obstacles and responsive 'pad' surfaces.
Obstacles & Rampen
Produces its own named line of fingerboard-scale obstacles — ledges, rails, ramps, and benches.
Obstacles & Rampen
UK maker (Katie and son Henry) hand-making wooden decks, including split-ply decks finished with their own oil-and-wax 'deck butter'.
Decks
Online fingerboard brand directory and community hub with a searchable brand database, deck design studio, and a map of permanent fingerboard parks.
Medien
Boutique wooden-deck maker named in scene directories.
Decks
Boutique deck brand named in scene directories.
Decks
Boutique deck maker named in scene directories.
Decks
Obstacle/ramp maker named in scene directories (concrete/3D-printed-style obstacles).
Obstacles & Rampen
Obstacle maker named in scene directories.
Obstacles & Rampen
Brand/media presence named in scene directories.
Decks,
Retailer/brand that publishes scene history content; named in directories.
Decks,
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