Fingerboard anywhere, anytime
At your desk
At night
On a call
In a library
On a plane
Next to a sleeping baby
Anywhere
Why silent?
Traditional fingerboard obstacles can be loud and irritating for yourself and the people around you, limiting when and where you can shred. Silent Obstacles is here to change that — letting you fingerboard late at night, at your desk, or anywhere you want.
How it works
Silent Obstacles is the first-of-its-kind — combining a slick and highly-detailed TPU surface with a solid weighted silicone core that absorbs sound and provides rock-solid stability. Our patent-pending design delivers the realism of street skating without the noise.
Our unique design reduces harsh noise while keeping a crisp pop.
Premium weighted silicone safely grips to almost any surface.
Safe for all ages — gentle on hands, surfaces, and your fingerboard.
Extremely durable and bag-safe so you can take it anywhere.
Mix and match pieces to create your own silent mini skate park.
Inspired by real skate spots, each piece gets a hand-painted finish.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Silent Obstacles different from traditional obstacles?
Silent Obstacles are designed to reduce noise without sacrificing performance. Instead of hard plastic, wood, metal, or concrete, they use layered, impact-absorbing materials that soften sound while keeping consistent pop, control, and slide.
What makes Silent Surfaces different from a mousepad?
Silent Surfaces are high-quality mousepads engineered specifically for fingerboarding. We tested dozens of different rubbers and fabrics to find the best combination for significantly reducing noise while still maintaining the pop and feel of a hard surface.
They feature realistic, sublimated graphics with no logos and invisible stitching for so you can tile them and expand your silent fingerboard park.
How much quieter are they?
In our sound tests, Silent Obstacles consistently measured around 10-20 dB quieter than traditional obstacles. The decibel (dB) scale is logarithmic which means a 10 dB increase represents roughly 10x more sound energy. Silent Obstacles also produce a deeper, dampened sound without high frequency pings, squeaks, or scratches, further reducing how noticeable the noise feels indoors.
Do they still feel realistic?
Yes. A bit like magic, they are technically flexible to absorb noise but rigid and slick enough to feel practically indistinguishable from using a traditional obstacle.
Do they move or slide around while riding?
No, the precise silicone traction and solid weighted core work together to minimize movement while safely gripping to almost any desk or surface.
How durable are they?
They are naturally impact-resistant and constructed with strong mechanical and chemical bonds, so they won't break apart, crack, chip, or dent if you drop it. They're also resistant to sharp objects and essentially waterproof, but they can still be damaged with extreme force and should be treated with care.
What are some other benefits of Silent Obstacles?
- Travel-friendly: Flexible, tough materials and no sharp corners make them safe to pack without worrying about damage.
- Gentle on fingerboards: They won't scratch or dent your deck or trucks.
- Safer for all ages: Supervision is still recommended for toddlers, but they are much more forgiving for accidents.
- Realism: Designed with subtle details and hand-painted for a unique, authentic finish.
- Modular: Our growing collection of obstacles are meant to mix, match, and stack for endless possible fingerboard park setups.