Palace Skateboards is a UK-based  skate brand cofounded by Lev Tanju and Gareth Skewis in 2009. They met while working at Slam City Skates in London and shared a vision for a skateboarding brand that felt different.

Originally created to support the Palace Wayward Boys Choir skate crew (not the coolest name) in London, Palace gained popularity for its showcase of London’s skate scene, making gritty UK Skate Projects and limited clothing that stood out in both skate and streetwear culture. Today, they’re loved for blending certified skateboarding with fashion-forward collaborations, resonating with skaters and hypebeasts alike.

Palace cultivated a skate team with some lovable and talented skaters. Early members included Lucien Clarke, Olly Todd, and Charlie Young, whose styles helped define Palace's identity. The team's influence expanded with skaters like Heitor Da Silva, Chewy Cannon, and Benny Fairfax, who only added to the ethos of Palace and it's fanbase.

Palace's video productions, such as Palasonic (2017) and VIDEODAZE (2025), showcase the team's talent and the brand's distinctive aesthetic.

Palace skateboard decks are generally known for having a more mellow, classic shape compared to super steep pops or super aggressive concaves that you may see in a brand like Hockey or Quasi. Here’s a quick overview:

• Shape: Palace decks typically feature a slightly wider and more squared-off nose and tail, with a mellow concave.

• Kick: The kicktails on Palace decks are usually a bit mellow—not super steep and too flat for some skaters preference. 

• Concave: Their concave is often described as mellow — enough to lock your feet in but not too aggressive.

It's hard to find a reliable source on who currently presses Palace Skateboard Decks, but what is known is that Palace Skateboards decks are crafted from premium 7-ply Canadian maple, a material renowned for its strength and responsiveness in skateboarding.

While Palace is a London-based brand, the manufacturing of their decks is not confined to the UK. It is believed that their decks are produced in China.

Palace skateboard decks are considered to be solid and durable, living up to industry standard for strength and flexibility.

Here’s what you can expect in terms of durability:

✅ Strength & Longevity

• Palace decks hold up well for regular street and park skating, with many skaters noting that they don’t chip or razor-tail too quickly.

• They’re not “tank-like” heavy-duty, but they strike a good balance between performance and durability.

⚠️ Breakage

• Like most skateboard decks, they can still snap under heavy impact (stairs, big drops, or hard landings), especially if you’re skating them aggressively. If this is a concern, look for decks such as Powell Peralta Flight Deck or a Santa Cruz VX deck

• Some skaters online report their decks lasting a few months with regular use, depending on terrain and trick style.

🔄 Consistency

• Because Palace outsources deck production (exact woodshop undisclosed), there can be minor variations between batches, but overall quality is consistently high.

In summary, Palace decks are well-made and durable enough for serious skating , especially street and technical styles. They're not indestructible, but they hold up similarly to other top-tier skate brands like Girl, Anti-Hero, or Real.

Currently, in 2025, Palace Decks retail for £65

The average cost of a quality skateboard deck at this moment in time is around £65-£80, making Palace's boards very reasonably priced. They could charge more, due to their popularity and quality, so I'd say that £65 a good price point for a Palace deck. I would only consider them to be overpriced at £80 or above, due to their current status and luxurious status in the streetwear.