December 3, 2008
Skateboards first hit the mass market in the 1960s (alongside surfing), having evolved from previous decades of scooter and skating innovation (and perhaps wooden planks on roller skate wheels). Early boards were constructed of solid wood or plastic, with wheels made of composite or steel. The 'deck' is one key to skateboard collectibility, with rare or unique designs commanding top dollar.
This excellent gallery of vintage skateboards, with pictures and historical descriptions, showcases 80 years of col… [more]
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Creative Loafing Tampa, FL -
All that prime real estate on the underside of a wooden skateboard deck? To a lot of skaters, it matters what's printed on it -- and who designed the art. ...
South County Spotlight, OR -
By Kelly Moyer Scappoose City Councilor-elect Jeff Erickson shows off a skateboard deck he designed. A newbie to politics, Erickson is a Scappoose native ...
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand -
They suspected drugs might have been concealed inside two skateboard decks, and an X-ray revealed a suspicious image. The skateboard decks were taken apart, ...
The Australian, Australia -
Customs officers became suspicious that drugs were hidden inside two skateboard decks and an X-ray revealed an image consistent with a possible drug ...
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, HI -
For his show, Roster has painted skateboard decks with, his words, "cute animals and cuter girls." When he was younger, he says, he tried riding skateboards ...
EXPN -
By Press Release For the launch of this new style, éS is honored to present a special Chocolate Skateboards collaboration with internationally acclaimed ...
Oneindia, India -
During the expedition, Thomson had worn out three pairs of shoes, three sets of wheels, and three skateboard decks by the time he arrived at his parents' ...
World Records Academy, FL -
By the time he arrived at his parents' Halswell home he had worn out three pairs of shoes, three sets of wheels, three skateboard decks and had endured ...
Huntsville Forester, Canada -
Anyone who has an affinity for art will want to get their dibs on some amazing skateboard decks that carry the unique designs of Huntsville’s own. ...
New York Times, United States -
At this street gallery and boutique you can pick up hoodies, art books, skateboard decks and limited-edition Adidas Stan Smiths done by different artists. ...
