In this high-performance design challenge, students collaborate to research, design, and fabricate a carbon fiber skateboard using ProjoTech’s special composite kit (CarbonRide). The journey begins with deep research into carbon fiber composites, their material properties, and real-world applications—especially in sports equipment and lightweight product engineering. Students then analyze the design features of modern skateboards, including deck shape, concavity, material layering, and the roles of wheels and bearings in ride quality and speed.

After brainstorming and planning, students move into prototyping using a supplied mold, foam core, carbon fiber mats, and epoxy resin. They apply the hand layup technique, then use a vacuum pump and curing bags to compress the layers and enhance bonding quality. Once cured, the skateboard undergoes finishing and polishing, followed by installing trucks, wheels, and anti-slip grip tape for safety and performance.

This project combines composite engineering, product development, and precision manufacturing into one real-world learning experience—empowering students to take an idea from research to a fully functional, professional-grade product.