The lightest most durable decks to hit store shelves, Element’s new “Push Construction Positive Negative” series of decks is leading by example and showing old-timers that wood isn’t good. Element had previously released a featherlight helium deck which trapped air in between the layers of the deck. Combining that with with carbon fiber material has spawned the first three pro-skateboarding sponsor Push Constructions: the “Darrell,” the “Muska” and the “Tave”.

Less wood equals responsible foresting and a more eco-friendly board than others. But skaters don’t care about clean air and clean streets. All they’re looking for is a mean grind and people to piss off.

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Here’s a really cool design concept from designer João Sabino. The Helium Lamp is made out from a latex balloon material, which then has conventional lighting installed inside. The 1.8m balloon creates the illusion of beautiful floating light that dazzles spectators and house mates alike. We can imagine in sucking horribly if it were to float away or pop. — Andrew Dobrow

Helium Lamp [João Sabino, via Neatorama]