Moonshine Skateboards

Overview

Moonshine Skateboards produces freestyle and vert skateboards handmade in small batches in the USA using high-quality wood. The brand specializes in silk-screened decks with artwork by local artists, emphasizing stylized shapes that evoke pre-popsicle era designs for freestyle skating. It positions itself as an irreverent option in the freestyle skateboarding niche, distinct from modern trends.¹³⁵

History

Moonshine Skateboards was founded in 2014 in the United States. The company has maintained a focus on handmade vert and freestyle boards produced in small batches. It gained distribution in Canada through Platform Distribution.¹⁵⁸

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Moonshine Skateboards are handmade in the USA in small batches. Decks are silk-screened with designs by local artists using select wood materials. Production emphasizes craftsmanship over mass manufacturing.¹⁵

Notable Products

• Freestyle Decks - Silk-screened boards with local artist artwork for freestyle tricks.
• Vert Decks - Small-batch vert boards made from premium wood ingredients.

Reputation

Moonshine Skateboards is perceived as the irreverent punks of freestyle skating, blending Rocco-era shapes with modern performance for riders seeking personality-driven boards. Enthusiasts appreciate the handmade USA quality and unique artwork. It remains niche, appealing to vert and freestyle purists over mainstream popsicle deck users.³