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AI Artwork Prompts for Custom Boards, Shot Skis & Arcades

Create artwork for your custom snowboard, skateboard, surfboard, shot ski, or arcade with copy-and-paste AI prompts, template guidance, and a practical print-preparation checklist.

Illustrated custom arcade cabinet beside woodworking tools and snowboards, representing American Gear Company’s move into arcades.

Why We Got Into Arcades: The Right Time to Build Something We’d Always Wanted To

When COVID canceled our customers’ onsite promotional programs, we had machinery, employees, and an idea we’d wanted to pursue for years. Here’s how we got into custom arcades—and why quality came before volume.

Custom Promotional Snowboards: Over 20 Years of Brand Impact

Since the early 2000s, American Gear Company has built high-volume custom promotional snowboards for brands, POP displays, sweepstakes and giveaways. Find out why rideable boards extend marketing value.

Why We Flip the Base Artwork on Custom Shot Skis and Snowboards

Why does the base design look upside down in your artwork layout? See how we orient custom shot ski and snowboard graphics for horizontal displays and photos.

Custom Shot Skis: The Ultimate Party Accessory and a Unique Way to Promote Your Brand

From wedding celebrations and ski weekends to corporate events and brand promotions, custom shot skis are a fun way to bring people together. Discover American Gear Company's durable construction, personalized artwork, and unique promotional options.

Custom Wakesurf Board Guide: Shapes, Fins & Personalized Design

Discover what makes a great custom wakesurf board, from shape and size to fin setups and construction. Explore American Gear Company’s hand-glassed boards, built in Southern Utah with personalized graphics and attention to every detail.

Custom Snowboards: Proven Shapes, Materials & Your Design

Learn how camber profiles and construction shape your ride, then create your own snowboard graphics using our proven shapes and materials.

Custom Shot Ski Drop Ship Program

Launch custom shot ski designs for your audience while AGC handles production, packing, and direct-to-customer shipping. See how the program works and what to confirm before you launch.