Hands On And Holding It Down: TP Decks

Lea Loikits isn’t new to this. She’s been breathing fingerboard dust since 2007. Back when Tech Decks were still flying off the shelves, her mom handed her one, unknowingly kickstarting a lifelong obsession. Not long after, Lea stumbled across the OGs on YouTube and spiraled straight into the rabbit hole of pro fingerboarding.

Lea Loikits isn’t new to this. She’s been breathing fingerboard dust since 2007. Back when Tech Decks were still flying off the shelves, her mom handed her one, unknowingly kickstarting a lifelong obsession. Not long after, Lea stumbled across the OGs on YouTube and spiraled straight into the rabbit hole of pro fingerboarding.
By 2008, her dad had her building ramps and pressing decks in the garage. That DIY spirit never left. Today, she runs TP Decks, a one-woman operation where every shape and ply is built with care. When she’s not in the shop or throwing clips, you’ll catch her working out or reading something inspiring. Creative hands and a strong heart.
She grew up in Cleveland the home of rock and roll, blue-collar grit, and a lowkey thriving skate and fingerboard scene. Then moved to the Philly suburbs in 2017 but BACK to Cleveland recently. The city’s got that old-school, rust-belt energy where people build what they want by hand and back their community. Lea’s work reflects that. Pure authenticity, no shortcuts.
Now backed by Flatface and Devise, she’s riding with two of the heaviest names in the game. Her path to Devise started with genuine stoke. She was constantly repping Stefan’s decks on Insta, praising the shape, pop, and craftsmanship. When they finally linked at Rendezvous 2024, it clicked instantly. Both mellow, both dialed in. When Stefan dropped the “you down to ride?” it was a no-brainer.
Flatface has been the dream. Lea grew up watching Mike’s legendary vids. He practically is fingerboarding. Getting the nod from Flatface was a full-circle moment, and she reps the team with pride.
No pro models yet, but don’t bet against it. With her passion, eye for design, and work ethic, it’s only a matter of time.
Her most core memory? Rendezvous 2012. First real sesh with the community, loaded with new friends and good vibes. Her dad and brother were right there, backing her the whole time.
This summer, Lea’s doubling down on content. Working on a collabration with Devise. TP DECKS is releasing a new symmetrical mold. Expect more DIY tutorials, project builds, and sneak peeks behind the scenes at TP. She’s seeking to work with creative designers on new deck graphics. She’s always tweaking shapes, testing materials, and keeping it real for the next generation of fingerboarders.

Follow the journey:
Instagram: @FBgirly / @TPdecks
Website: TPdecks.com
YouTube: @TPdecks