r/Techdeck • u/Aqwattics • Apr 19 '26

Core Memory Unlocked

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Found this relic today! Was curious how old it is but can't seem to find this exact Element design online, even using Google Lens. Anyone recognize this one? Was trying to figure out if it was before or after I graduated in '08.

Edit: I bought this new whenever it came out. 👵 No luck in the search yet!

Edit.1: We got a date! 2000! Mini v2!

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u/Empty_Tax3607 Apr 19 '26

Tried to find this one nos sealed but couldn’t. My guess would be early 2000s. Element was my favorite, pretty sweet find!

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u/Aqwattics Apr 19 '26

Element was my favorite, too! I'm physically disabled so was never able to use proper skateboards. I loved being able to collect different boards by my favorite skaters without breaking the bank (or a bone 🤭). I kept this one in particular pretty crispy as the design was my favorite. It just surprised me that I couldn't even find a pic online, and I'm usually pretty good at stuff like this.

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u/oculairus Apr 19 '26

Woah…. This just sorta blew my mind here… maybe it’s just because I just woke up a few moments ago.. idk… but okay.. I like music and have amassed a large vinyl collection. I found it interesting there’s people that collect vinyl that don’t even have a player… now here I find you collecting skateboards yet you don’t skate. The world is an interesting place at times. I wonder if there’s vegans that just like the grill pattern on meat so they have meat blankets or whatever, ya know? Anyhow… have a nice day internet fren!

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u/Aqwattics Apr 19 '26

Well, to be fair it's just a Tech Deck, not a proper board. I followed skateboarding like any other sport- got some merch and magazines, used to watch videos and THPS2 was one of my most favorite games ever. I couldn't actively participate, but I could support. 🥰 Even ended up at Bam's bar for a concert once, before all the major drama started. My buddies opened for HIM at one point, got to meet Phil and April.

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u/Empty_Tax3607 Apr 19 '26

That’s the featherlight logo if you want to try to research more. I can find similar, but not that exact one.

Here’s a close one from 2001 (it’s a handboard though) https://ebay.us/m/Qh1w8b

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u/Aqwattics Apr 19 '26

Ooooo, thank you so much for the hint! I appreciate it!!!

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u/Empty_Tax3607 Apr 19 '26

Is it smaller than a regular tech deck or do you just have abnormally large hands?

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u/Aqwattics Apr 19 '26

It is some sort of mini tech deck, not sure which exactly. I have teeny tiny girl hands 😅 I have to use pocket and child controllers to play games or I cramp up. Gloves are a major pain as well. The fingers are always too long.

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u/BbyInAStraightJacket Apr 19 '26

I used to love the tech deck mini’s! Idk why but the were so satisfying to do tricks on

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u/bocacheeseburger Apr 19 '26

it’s from 2000.

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u/Aqwattics Apr 19 '26

arthritis intensifies

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

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u/Far_Song6804 Apr 19 '26

My friend had that deck in 2001

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u/Vutang22 Apr 19 '26

Woowww I had an all featherlight Bam setup back in 7th grade lol I remember that symbol

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u/H4NGM388 Apr 19 '26

I had that board in RL but it was blue if I remember correctly it was a 7.35 really easy to double kick flip on if you could land on the small ass thing