The Problem: Skateboarders in Hawaii, especially those new to the island or just getting into the sport, have no reliable way to discover skate spots beyond word of mouth. Regular map apps like Google Maps don’t tell you whether a spot has been skated out, if security is an issue, what kind of terrain is there, or whether other skaters are currently sessioning. Finding people to skate with is equally difficult — there’s no central hub for the local skate community to connect.
The Solution: This project provides a crowdsourced, community-driven skate spot database built specifically for the Oahu skate scene. Skaters can discover spots, check real-time session activity, read community-submitted condition reports, and connect with other local skaters. Whether you’re looking for a mellow ledge spot to learn tricks or a group to session with, this app has you covered.
Interactive Spot Map:
Pins across Oahu marking known skate spots Start scoped to the UH Manoa / Honolulu area Color-coded pins: Green (active session), Yellow (recently visited), Red (security risk / no skate) Each pin opens a spot card with details
Spot Profile / Detail Page:
Spot name and submitted photos/clips Terrain type (ledges, stairs, rails, flatground, bowl, park) Current condition (smooth, cracked, waxed, wet) Security risk level (community rated: None / Low / High) “Who’s Here” count — how many skaters have checked in Recent news/comments from the community Friends currently there
User Profile Page:
Username and profile photo Skill level (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced — user set) Trick list / personal goals tracker Spots they’ve visited and reviewed Session mode toggle: Just Skating Around vs Looking to Session With Others Honor/vibe rating (community-given, reflects sportsmanship and positivity) Friends list and messaging
Session Finder / Group Tab:
Browse open sessions others have posted Create a session: pick a spot, set a time, set a skill level Join a group — app auto checks you into that spot when the session starts See which friends are planning to go somewhere
Spot Submission Page:
Submit a new spot with photo, description, terrain tags, and location pin Community votes to approve or flag the submission
A skater opens the app looking for somewhere to go — they check the map, see a green pin nearby meaning people are currently skating there, tap it, read recent comments about conditions, and head over A beginner wants to find a mellow flatground spot — they filter the map by terrain type and security risk to find somewhere low-stress A group of friends wants to meet up — one person creates a session, picks a spot, friends join, and the app checks everyone in automatically when the session starts A skater checks into a spot so their friends can see they’re out skating, without having to text anyone A user submits a new spot they found in Kaka’ako with photos and a terrain description for the community to discover
QR Code Check-In: Posted physically at known spots (or shared digitally) so skaters can check in without fully opening the app — quick and frictionless Condition Reporting System: After a session, users are prompted to leave a quick condition update (wet, freshly waxed, security kicked us out, etc.) to keep info current Leaderboard / Rep System: Points earned for checking in, submitting spots, and leaving accurate condition reports — top contributors get recognized in the community Honor / Vibe Rating: Similar to Overwatch’s endorsement system — other skaters can give you props for being welcoming, hype, or helpful. Low vibe ratings get flagged Spot Rating System: 1–5 star ratings per spot with comments, helping skaters gauge quality before making the trip Inter-Island Expansion: Once Oahu is mapped out, expand to Maui, Big Island, and Kauai Clip/Photo Gallery per Spot: Users can upload short clips or photos tied to a specific spot, building a visual history of who skated there and what went down