Skaters rejoice: Eco-friendlier skateboards have arrived from San Francisco

Comet Skateboard

San Francisco based Comet Skateboards uses poplar and hickory from sustainable forests for the board’s core, topped with bamboo or maple veneer and coated with water-based paints.

In the works: Comet is working with manufacturers and universities worldwide to help develop ‘green’ epoxies, reinforcements and coatings. The boards are designed and manufactured in the world’s only solar-powered skateboard factory, which is located in downtown San Francisco. The company is committed to manufacturing locally (still made here!) and sources supplies locally whenever possible.

Of course, a green aura isn’t enough to convince buyers of other board brands, which is why Comet also builds boards that are stronger and lighter than most.

www.cometskateboards.com

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