Warning: there is a lot of information on this page. If it doesn’t all make sense, don’t worry – we can help you through the process. Most people simply download a template and submit it. We can check resolution and let you know if we need anything else. Also, if your design is pretty simple, we’re more than happy to create the graphics for you. Just email [email protected]
Now to the article:
Consider your new Blank board a blank canvas. While there are many ways to get artwork onto your board, one of the easiest and most durable is a vinyl wrap. You make the design, send it to us, we get it printed and installed, and send the board to you, ready to ride.
To make things easier, we have a bunch of templates that you can use to lay out your graphics and get them just right. Download this zipped folder for six different fils in the following formats: Photoshop, Illustrator, EPS, PSD, JPEG, and TIF. These templates are sized for a 155 cm board, but can be used for any size board by running your graphic a little long or leaving it a little short or you can simply rescale the file. You need to leave some bleed* over the edges anyway, and the print shop will make sure it’s all good before they print anything.
Alternatively, you can download one of these photoshop (psd) files (links below) and use the exact outline sized perfectly for your board:
Furthermore, as you work with your local print shop you may want to consider the details belw. Note these details are for graphic artists and shops can help you out as you go through the process.
– All images submitted at appx. 75 dpi at 100% size. Meaning if a graphic is going to cover a 150cm deck (overall dimensions of appx. 11.5″w x 60″h) the artwork should be setup at a resolution that when scaled to the full size dimensions it displays at appx. 75dpi. If artwork is supplied at 50% scale (5.75″w x30″h) the artwork should be about 150 dpi; 25% scale (2.875″w x 15″h) artwork should be about 300 dpi. This number can vary up or down a bit, but we wouldn’t want anything submitted lower than 50dpi at 100% size or we run the risk of pixelization and low image quality.
– Artwork should contain appx. 1″ of bleed around all edges of artwork. So, if setup to cover a 150cm deck (overall dimensions of appx. 11.5″w x 60″h) the production graphic should be sized to roughly 13.5″w x 62″h. This is critical in mounting to the deck to achieve a clean bleed and to allow a little give when lining up to the deck. The extra graphic (bleed) is trimmed off during production. Obviously, overall dimensions will vary based on the size of deck. 150cm is only used as an example.
– Artwork should not contain critical elements or information close to the trim edge of the graphic or board. This is also the reason for needing the 1″ bleed and flexibility when aligning the graphic for mounting. Please allow appx. .5″ of ‘buffer’ space between the board (trim) edge and any critical elements.
– If text or fonts are used in the design please convert to OUTLINES prior to submitting. This will ensure there are no issues with mismatched fonts not found on our system.
*The “bleed” referred to here simply means that you should not crop your graphics to the shape of a board. The graphics need to extend off all edges of the board in order to fully cover it when they are applied.
Summer in AK, sorry to see your comment was missed. I hope your wedding was amazing nonetheless! What was your question?
Jeff
karl peachey, that’s a great question! Whether we can print a picture depends on the rights. We cannot print images to which you do not have rights. If the image is free to use and/or you have the rights to use it on the snowboard, we would love to help you out! Hope that helps.
karl peachey
quick question…… if i was to download an image from say google would you be able to put that exact image/picture on the board ?
Summer in AK
Nope never heard back, the wedding is in mid February. It is probably too late now and I am a bit disappointed
JBHusky
Have you gotten a reply from them yet? And also, I see you posted 7 months ago, when is the wedding date?
Design Your Own Custom Graphics
Warning: there is a lot of information on this page. If it doesn’t all make sense, don’t worry – we can help you through the process. Most people simply download a template and submit it. We can check resolution and let you know if we need anything else. Also, if your design is pretty simple, we’re more than happy to create the graphics for you. Just email [email protected]
Now to the article:
Consider your new Blank board a blank canvas. While there are many ways to get artwork onto your board, one of the easiest and most durable is a vinyl wrap. You make the design, send it to us, we get it printed and installed, and send the board to you, ready to ride.
To make things easier, we have a bunch of templates that you can use to lay out your graphics and get them just right. Download this zipped folder for six different fils in the following formats: Photoshop, Illustrator, EPS, PSD, JPEG, and TIF. These templates are sized for a 155 cm board, but can be used for any size board by running your graphic a little long or leaving it a little short or you can simply rescale the file. You need to leave some bleed* over the edges anyway, and the print shop will make sure it’s all good before they print anything.
Alternatively, you can download one of these photoshop (psd) files (links below) and use the exact outline sized perfectly for your board:
Furthermore, as you work with your local print shop you may want to consider the details belw. Note these details are for graphic artists and shops can help you out as you go through the process.
– All images submitted at appx. 75 dpi at 100% size. Meaning if a graphic is going to cover a 150cm deck (overall dimensions of appx. 11.5″w x 60″h) the artwork should be setup at a resolution that when scaled to the full size dimensions it displays at appx. 75dpi. If artwork is supplied at 50% scale (5.75″w x30″h) the artwork should be about 150 dpi; 25% scale (2.875″w x 15″h) artwork should be about 300 dpi. This number can vary up or down a bit, but we wouldn’t want anything submitted lower than 50dpi at 100% size or we run the risk of pixelization and low image quality.
– Artwork should contain appx. 1″ of bleed around all edges of artwork. So, if setup to cover a 150cm deck (overall dimensions of appx. 11.5″w x 60″h) the production graphic should be sized to roughly 13.5″w x 62″h. This is critical in mounting to the deck to achieve a clean bleed and to allow a little give when lining up to the deck. The extra graphic (bleed) is trimmed off during production. Obviously, overall dimensions will vary based on the size of deck. 150cm is only used as an example.
– Artwork should not contain critical elements or information close to the trim edge of the graphic or board. This is also the reason for needing the 1″ bleed and flexibility when aligning the graphic for mounting. Please allow appx. .5″ of ‘buffer’ space between the board (trim) edge and any critical elements.
– If text or fonts are used in the design please convert to OUTLINES prior to submitting. This will ensure there are no issues with mismatched fonts not found on our system.
*The “bleed” referred to here simply means that you should not crop your graphics to the shape of a board. The graphics need to extend off all edges of the board in order to fully cover it when they are applied.
5 replies to “Design Your Own Custom Graphics”
Jeff
Summer in AK, sorry to see your comment was missed. I hope your wedding was amazing nonetheless! What was your question?
Jeff
karl peachey, that’s a great question! Whether we can print a picture depends on the rights. We cannot print images to which you do not have rights. If the image is free to use and/or you have the rights to use it on the snowboard, we would love to help you out! Hope that helps.
karl peachey
quick question…… if i was to download an image from say google would you be able to put that exact image/picture on the board ?
Summer in AK
Nope never heard back, the wedding is in mid February. It is probably too late now and I am a bit disappointed
JBHusky
Have you gotten a reply from them yet? And also, I see you posted 7 months ago, when is the wedding date?
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