by Sarah Roarockit | Jun 15, 2018 | News/events
Today we are taking a moment to introduce Julien Fouchard: Roarockit Skateboard Europe’s Luge Team Rider.
This introduction is very overdue, as Julien Fouchard has now been riding for the Roarockit Team since 2016.
An enthusiast of the Street Luge and Classic Luge, Julien has been riding since 2012 and started riding competitively in 2013.
His accomplishments include:
Season of 2014
Photo Jean Esquerre
Photo Maxime Lassale PND Julien
- 3rd place Street Luge Championships of the South-West of France
- 4th place Classic Luge, Pyrenee Championships
- 15th place Classic Luge, France Championship (CDF)
- 9th place Classic Luge, International Championships (IDF)
Season of 2015
- 5th place Classic Luge, France Championship
Season of 2016
- 3rd place, Classic Luge France Championship
- 5th place, Street Luge, France Championship
Season of 2017
Couldn’t compete due to car problems
We met Julien back in 2014 during events such as Peyragudes Never Dies, Le Rigalet, La D35 (…etc.). So many great events out there!
Julien was looking for a Luge that would meet his needs and enable him to take part in Championships and events across the world.
Roarockit technology makes it possible to build all types of custom boards, but a Street Luge entirely made of veneer and vinyl glue with oversize dimensions and shapes had not yet been done. We were up for the challenge and launched ourselves into the making of a unique Street Luge!
After several months, the first luge was ready. Made entirely using the Roarockit Thin Air Press, Canadian maple veneer and Titebond III glue. Julien participated in several freerides to test it, see if improvements were needed and to get a maximum amount of feedback on the board from other riders. Returns were positive but some improvements could be made: a little wider and shorter.
The second prototype was then a success! A Street Luge entirely handmade with Roarockit technology, a one-of-a-kind Luge.
The making of this first Street Luge entirely out of veneer is a great pride. A successful collaboration between rider Julien Fouchard, who brought his knowledge of the discipline and Roarockit for the technicalities of the build. The graphics were done by rider and artist Thomas, aka LeGrinch, Lako – Art & Co
This coming season of 2018 Julien will be taking part in several Freerides: the Rigalet, Montaut Express, Saint Pathik…etc.
And also the IDF championships: Transylvania, Kozakov, Verdiccilio.
We are thoroughly looking forward to following his accomplishments this season and are stoked of having such an awesome Roarockit Ambassador and Team Rider!
Plus big shout out to Julien, for his input on the successful build of the Street Luge !
May it be a successful year of downhill events for Team Rider Julien Fouchard!
DREAM IT, MAKE IT, RIDE IT
Follow Julien on facebook & instagram
by Sarah Roarockit | Nov 14, 2017 | News/events
Looking for that perfect gift for family and friends? We have put together some creative, DIY and unique ideas that will put a smile on their faces for sure this Christmas!
- Build Your Own Skateboard Kits:- includes everything you need to build 2 professional quality skateboards (street deck, longboard, cruiser & 100% custom board kits available)- perfect for a family gift, build it together and enjoy some DIY family fun
– ideal for him & for her: build it and personalise it to make a 100% unique custom board! Ready to ride & or use as a custom sign, book shelf and more.
– or build the boards yourself and offer them a deck handmade by you this Christmas!
Street Deck Double Kit
Example of a finished board
Board building tools
- DIY Christmas gift pack– includes everything you need to get creative and build many unique gifts this season !- everyone loves a handmade gift and this kit enables you to make jewellery and many other small laminating projects
– or offer this kit as a gift for creative and DIY lovers
Press for laminating
DIY Christmas gift pack
- Skateboard builders- know a skateboard builder fanatic? Then do we have some cool tools and materials they would love!
– from gift cards (valid on our entire website) to shaper tools, such as the ‘Drop Through Template‘ or a good read with the ‘Handmade Skateboard‘, it will be 100% shaper satisfaction guaranteed!
The Handmade Skateboard
- Skateboard building workshops– new to board building or want to go over certain shaper techniques? Our board building workshop gift cards are the ideal gift!
Either way our special gift ideas page, is brimming with perfect present ideas for all DIY lovers!
Dream it, Make it, Ride
The Roarockit Team
And of course, please contact us if you have any questions or would like any further information! We would be happy to help!
Please note that our elfs will do everything they can to ensure orders are received in time for Christmas, however transport companies are very busy too at this time of year and we cannot control the transport once it has left us, so don’t leave it too late to ensure you receive it in time to slip it under the tree! 🙂
DIY Skateboard Building Kits
by Sarah Roarockit | Mar 6, 2017 | News/events
If you are in Denmark enjoy Skate Art and want take part in a very neat project, you’ll want to check out Mzungu!
We have recently been in contact with a Danish Skateboard Builder, Casper Haugegaard. Casper is hosting a fundraiser art-show in Copenhagen from the 1st to the 12th of March 2017, at Galleri Bomhuset. The exhibited boards are made with Roarockit technology and decorated by Danish artists.
“Mzungu” is a support exhibition for skate-aid Kenya. Skate-aid is an NGO which offers free skateboard lessons for children from slum Kangemi on the outskirts of Nairobi. Since there is no opportunity to buy skateboards in the area, the idea is to create a small production of handmade boards, in cooperation with the local skaters. For this, Bomhuset and a total of 12 artists, each decorated a skateboard for the exhibition. The works are sold at 2500kr. PCS. and the sale will go to skate-aid to establish a production of hand-made skateboards in Kangemi slum. The exhibition runs until 12th March. Opening hours: Thursday: 16:00 to 18:00 Friday: 16:00 to 18:00 Saturday: 12:00 to 15:00.
So if you are in Copenhagen, drop by to check out the boards and help support their project!
Coming up…
From 19.03.17-20.09.17, Casper will be volunteering as a skateboard-instructor with “skate-aid” at the orphanage “Shangilia”.
The Shangilia association is offering street children a home in an orphanage, providing them with an education and a decent life. The orphanage is on the edge of Nairobi, in the Kangemi slum. The aim is to carefully restore the children’s self-esteem with acrobatics, music and sports.
In Kangemi, Casper will be setting up a small production of handmade skateboards using Roarockit technology, in collaboration with the local skateboarders.
Read more about Skate-aid’s work in Kenya here
We shall also post updates on Casper’s project here on our blog, so stay tuned!
Photo credits: Simon Skipper
by Sarah Roarockit | Nov 14, 2016 | News/events
Christmas is on its way and it’s time to start looking for that PERFECT GIFT!
To help you find the best present we have set up a Gift Ideas page specially for you.
With gift ideas for all budgets, ages and personnalities.
From Skateboard building Kits for him, for her or the whole family, skateboard tools and original trendy gifts for shapers!
All Skateboard Kits come packed in a beautiful box, so you don’t even have to worry about gift wrapping, slip them directly under your Christmas tree ready to be unwrapped on the day!
Skateboard Building Kits
Be sure to check out our page and pick the perfect DIY gift in time for Christmas!
Get creative this Christmas – DREAM IT, MAKE IT, RIDE IT!
by Sarah Roarockit | Nov 14, 2016 | Shaper of the month
Daniel contacted us a few weeks ago with pictures of his builds and what he was up to! We loved his decks and couldn’t resist putting forward his project that has gone from a winter hobby to a passion and small board building line. Give it up to this board builder in Austria!
1) So Daniel, can you tell us a little about yourself, where do you come from ? Where do you currently live ? What do you do ?
My name is Daniel Krismer, age 31, since I was born, I live in Kufstein, that’s a nice small town in Tirol/Austria. I’m married and proud daddy of 2 lovely kids. I love to ride motorcycles and play guitar. I was skating for fun since I was a little boy, trying new tricks with my friends at the park, now I enjoy more cruising around than doing tricks.
2) We understand you have recently started building skateboards, how did this come about ? Any particular reasons ?
I love to work in my workshop, no matter what to do, to fix something or rebuild an old motorcycle. Last autumn I kept an eye out for a new winter project. With my motorcycle students, I spend a lot of time on the parking lot to do some basic excercises. To get throw the exercises I use a skateboard, a 10 year old 7,5 Minilogo with independent trucks and monster wheels. After a thousand scratches and a realy bad griptape, I decided that it´s time for a new one. I surfed the internet and then ….from Skateshop – to google diy skateboard … and 5 hours later .. I had a new winter project.
3) You have launched a facebook page for « KriD Strassenbretter » (@skateboards4fun), can you tell us about it and how it is going so far ?
Last November I pressed the first decks, and the results were wow. I´d never thought that I could build a skateboard like that. It´s currently a great hobby, I can do it alongside my family, when my kids go to bed, I go to my workshop. A few month ago I decided to publicise my boards. Therefore facebook is the perfect platform. It’s not my goal to earn livelihood, but to create a customized skateboard is really cool, but I cannot use so many boards on my own, so I decided to sell them. The feedback is great and the feedback is motivation to go on.
4) You use the Roarockit Thin air press to build your decks, how did you come across us and how do you find it so far ?
A friend of mine builds skis and he presses also with a vacuum press. I searched online for vacuum bags and alternatives. After a few hours of reaserch I found your homepage. And the first order was done. I only use your thin air press. I like it to build my own molds and go to the timberdealer to look after the right veneer. Usually I use european maple and ash. Your vacuum bags are amazing. The material is hard-wearing and longlasting. It´s a really great idea to press without an expensive vacuum pump. Thank you for a great product like that.
5) Any future projects or plans with « KriD Strassenbretter » (@skateboards4fun) ?
My next project is to get a straight line throw my boards, find my style. I just start out on my sk8boardbuilder career, « lol ». In addition I have another new project : a powder-surfer . Hopefully I can show you the results in the near futur .
6) Little end note : any favorite saying, special deck or personnal note you would like to add?
It’s amazing, how quickly an idea becomes a passion. I hope that I can build many skateboards in the futur.
You can checkout, follow and buy KriD Strassenbretter boards on facebook !