Deck Studio is where the construction side and the geometry side meet. Instead of describing a board as “medium concave with a good nose,” the goal is to turn that idea into dimensions you can repeat, compare and eventually machine.
Start with the deck you want to ride
Define finished length, width and wheelbase first. Those constraints give the rest of the geometry context.
Shape the concave intentionally
Concave is not just a single depth number. Pay attention to how the cross-section develops, where the pocket begins and how smoothly the surface transitions.
Treat nose and tail as geometry
Kick angle, kick length, dip location and transition shape all change the way a deck feels. Small adjustments can be easier to understand when you compare them visually instead of relying on names like mellow or steep.
Export only after you inspect
Before using a design for tooling, inspect centerlines, transitions, alignment features and the complete surface. A digital design should be reviewed like a physical mold before you commit material and machine time.
What to document in your own build
Take wide photos of the setup and close-ups of the details. Record the veneer, adhesive, timing, mold and anything you changed. Good notes turn one successful deck into a process you can repeat.