@1peace1ply is a DIY project started by Tyler Stover with the simple goal of repurposing plywood used to board up local businesses during the recent protests. All that wood is likely doomed for landfills but instead can be used to create skateboard related obstacles like grind boxes and jump ramps. With minimal tools and supplies these obstacles can be built simply using one 4’ x 8’ piece of plywood.
As kids transition into the summer months, it’s important they have activities that keep them healthy and open minded. Through connections in various communities these recycled skate obstacles can make their way into areas where their impact can be felt the most.
We’ve put together a very simple how-to PDF that describes step-by-step the method that Tyler has created for the perfect all plywood grind box. Tools, time, and investment are minimal and with just a few friends, you can make a difference in your area for the next generation of skateboarders all the while making use of the wood going to waste. Organize some friends, hit up a local business for some plywood, make some grind boxes, and set up some youth for a summer of skateboarding.
@1peace1ply has a short list of volunteers ready to take your plywood if you’re in the LA / Ventura areas. We’ve already built a handful of boxes and dropped them off locally. They’re working great and we’re ready build more so drop us a line if you got some wood or know of a good home for the boxes we’ve built. If you’re outside of our physical reach we encourage you to start your own regional network. Put our PDF to use and get working! Let’s continue to lead by example as skateboarders.
1 sheet of plywood can make: One manual box with a grind rail or two kicker ramps
If you want to volunteer to collect Wood, store wood, make skate features, or anything else related to this project please drop us a line here.
