It’s a question we hear pretty often: “Are your benches designed to discourage skateboarding, or do you just make regular seats?” The short answer is: yes, some of our models include thoughtful features that reduce the appeal of skateboarding on them. But we don’t start with a “let’s stop skateboarders” mindset—we start with durability, comfort, and public safety.
Let’s be real: skateboarding on a bench can damage the surface, wear down edges faster, and sometimes create safety hazards for pedestrians or the skaters themselves. Over time, that leads to higher maintenance costs for cities, parks, and universities. So we offer options like narrow seat surfaces (too thin for grinding), metal edge tubing that stops board slides, and even small studs or non-slip strips that make tricks impossible. But we always leave room for standard models without these features if the client prefers a fully skateboard-friendly space.
The key is balance. We want our benches to be welcoming for sitting—comfortable for a lunch break, a chat, or waiting for a bus. They should still look good and feel natural in a public setting. That’s why our anti-skateboard design is subtle: you might not even notice the deterrent elements unless you try to ollie onto the seat. The armrests are spaced to prevent board noses from locking in, and the seating angle is deliberately flat to remove grinding convenience.
So if you’re worried about skateboarding damaging your benches, yes—we have options for that. But we never sacrifice the primary function: making a bench that people actually want to sit on. Let’s chat about which style fits your project best.