Berlinwood
DE · company · est. 2002 · decks
ActiveBerlinWood is a pioneering fingerboard brand founded in 2002 by Timo Lieben in Berlin, Germany. It is best known for handmade wooden fingerboard decks produced in Germany and positioned in the premium segment of the scene. They are sold through Blackriver and are especially recognized for long-running pro models, precise shaping, and high-quality construction.
- Classic Berlinwoods are still prized for nostalgia and collectability.
- Older Berlinwood shapes are praised for feel and consistency.
- Some newer Berlinwoods are seen as less refined in quality.
- Berlinwood remains a top-tier name alongside Flatface and Blackriver.
- OG Berlinwood decks and rare graphics draw strong collector interest.
Decks
- Ply Count
- 5-ply
- Width
- 29–36mm
- Graphics
- Heat Transfer, Split Ply (Marquetry)
- Price Range
- €39.95–€44.95
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2002
Founded by Timo Lieben in Berlin
Timo Lieben begins handcrafting 5-ply wooden fingerboard decks in Berlin, marking the birth of the first widely distributed professional wooden fingerboard brand and transitioning the scene away from plastic toy fingerboards.
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2003
Distribution partnership with Blackriver-Ramps
Timo Lieben teams up with Martin Ehrenberger and Blackriver-Ramps for distribution, introducing the iconic original graphics and classic 29mm shapes to fingerboarders across Europe and worldwide.
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2009
First signature pro model: Elias Assmuth
Berlinwood releases its first signature pro deck for Elias Assmuth, establishing the tradition of pro-model fingerboards that celebrate top international competitive riders on the Berlinwood team.
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2009
May 16
Production moves to Blackriver HQ & the BerlinWood Reload
Following the closure of the original Berlin workshop, Timo Lieben relocates to Schwarzenbach an der Saale to integrate production directly into Blackriver headquarters. Berlinwood re-launches with new Canadian maple construction, updated performance concaves, and the legendary Elias Assmuth signature pro model.
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2011
Launch of the 32mm Wide Shape
To meet demand for larger boards and improved control over flips and catches, Berlinwood introduces the 32mm Wide Shape, moving the standard away from traditional 29mm decks toward modern wider profiles.
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2013
October
Introduction of the 33.3mm X-Wide shape
Responding to evolving fingerboard styles and rider demand for wider boards, Berlinwood introduces the 33.3mm X-Wide mold alongside new graphics like the Mothership, offering both Classic Medium and Low concave options.
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2015
Expansion of the Pro Model Series
Berlinwood expands its pro model roster by launching signature graphic decks for iconic scene riders including Martin Winkler ('Winperium'), Jay Linehan, Ramon Angelow, and Jeldo Ulpts.
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2022
20th Anniversary celebration
Berlinwood celebrates two decades as a cornerstone brand of professional fingerboarding with special commemorative deck releases, retrospective graphic collections, and continuing handcrafted production in Germany.
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