Bombora Roarockit Teacher’s Drop Deck Kit
Product Description:
The Bombora Roarockit Drop Deck involves two separate pressings, with some hand sanding in between. The finished board will have wheel wells and a refined drop deck shape created in collaboration with local board builder, Rob De Freitas. Use this build as part of your credit-worthy quality education program, from STEM to construction technology, to physics of vacuum, to health education, to art & design.
Final Deck Dimensions:
36.5"L x 9.5"W
Wheel base: 29.25”
Concave: 0.5”
Rocker: 0.25”
Drop: 0.3”
Final Deck Dimensions:
36.5"L x 9.5"W
Wheel base: 29.25”
Concave: 0.5”
Rocker: 0.25”
Drop: 0.3”
Bombora Drop Deck Teacher's Kit contains:
- 8-layers of Canadian maple per board
- includes 2 face, 4 long grain core and 2 cross grain sheets per board
- 3-dimensionally shaped foam mold
- mold backer sheet
- waxed paper sheet
- glue, roller and measuring cup
- edging tool and sandpaper
- Mini-curriculum and illustrated drop deck instructions
and a Thin Air Press Kit
- 14 x 47” heavy duty vinyl vacuum bag with one-way valve attached
- manual vacuum Super Pump
- breather netting
- extra sealing tape
The instructions for this building this board are slightly different than our other kits and requires a higher degree of expertise. Follow the Drop Deck instructions included to glue up and shape the upper and lower sections of the board, then laminate them together after sanding the wheel wells smooth.
The foam mold, Thin Air Press Bag and pump, edging tool and breather netting are designed to be used for many, many builds.
Keep all your reusable kit parts in good working order by following the maintenance tips included with the kit.
Q: Who is Rob Defreitas / Bombora Boards?
A: Check him out here!
Q: Is this kit reusable?
A: Yes. Every thing but the veneer and glue are reusable
Q: What if my TAP bag or valve is leaking?
A: 99.9% of the time, the seal is not closed up properly. Dust and debris can prevent the top cap of the valve to seal, rinse cap with water. For more in-depth details, see the TAP kit FAQ’s page.
Q: Can I get more veneer?
A: A Refill for this kit is available here
Q: Will stuff last if I don’t use it right away?
A: Veneer will absorb and lose moisture, so keep it sealed in plastic (or the carton it arrived in) but away from any heat sources. Lay it flat to prevent warping. Prevent the glue from freezing.
Q: What do I do if my veneer breaks or splits?
A: Veneer is fragile until laminated, and it is common to split or snap (especially the cross grains). A stripe of glue and some masking tape to hold it until it dries will fix broken or split sheets. See video how-to-fix
Q: Can I use this kit to make a snowboard or wake skates?
A: The size of the bag determines how large a project you can fit into it. As the seams of the 14 x 47” TAP bag included here cannot be stretched open while pressing, you are limited to smaller projects. See our larger bag sizes for one that suits your project.
Q: How do I get this cheaper?
A: Become an entrepreneur! Each kit allows you to make more than one deck, build one for yourself and generate income from the other boards you build!
Q: What else do I need to complete this project?
A: A moisture protector is recommended (sponge on water-based outdoor clear coat) to seal all surfaces, especially your edges and before applying any graphics.
If you choose to set this up for riding, select grip tape on this page. Shop locally for your hardware (wheels, trucks and bearings). Use the guide holes on the bottom side to drill the truck holes through, using a 3/16” drill bit. And of course, don’t forget to wear your helmet!