In the late 70s, fingerboards were nothing more than tiny keychains or simple add-ons for action figures. However, over the years, fingerboarding has grown into a miniature skateboarding culture of its own, incorporating various styles and tricks from the larger skateboarding world. In a thrilling development for fingerboard enthusiasts, a brand new fingerboard park has emerged in Los Baños Laguna, Philippines, known as “Nature City Fingerboard Park.” Spearheaded by a collective of seasoned graffiti artists, professional fingerboarders, and pioneers of local fingerboard brands, this park has already begun making waves in the fingerboarding community.
(left) Resident professional Dru Campos calls out the competitors by raising their fingerboards. | (right) Dirty Fingerboards owner/CEO Bike Vergara with Breadnbutter Fingerboards owner Joeriz Ortega preparing to facilitate the event.
Last Saturday, fingerboarders from all over Luzon descended upon the Nature City Fingerboard Park for an exhilarating competition called “Pulse.” The event was packed with excitement as participants showcased their incredible skills, shared insights, and engaged in friendly competition. The atmosphere was electric, with spectators cheering for their favorite fingerboarders and marveling at the creativity and finesse on display.
Competitor Daniel Paghubasan showcasing his technical ledge tricks while preparing for the competition run
The Nature City Fingerboard Park proved to be the perfect platform for fingerboard enthusiasts to come together, exchange ideas, and further elevate the craft. With its vibrant graffiti art adorning the ramps and obstacles, the park exudes a unique urban vibe that resonates with the fingerboarding culture. Participants were able to test their limits on various ramps, rails, and ledges specially designed to mimic real-life skateboarding obstacles on a smaller scale.
Youngest competitor Renzo Almira from Bulacan getting his flat-ground tricks dialed in preparation for the game of skate.
The success of last Saturday’s competition, “Pulse,” only further solidifies the growing influence of fingerboarding in culture. This vibrant scene has quickly become a hub for fingerboarders, enabling them to sharpen their skills, engage with like-minded individuals, and push the boundaries of what is possible in this miniature skateboarding realm.
Fingerboards being drawn one by one to decide who battles whom.
For those who want to witness the thrilling world of fingerboarding or dream of participating in similar events, be sure to follow the Nature City Fingerboard Park on Instagram and stay up to date with the latest releases and collaborations from renowned fingerboard brands like Dirty Fingerboards and Brown Bread N Butter Fingerboards.
Photos by Matt Trinidad.
Follow CLAVEL on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for news, culture, and more.
