Skateboards

About Vintage Skateboards

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.


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The Tampa Am ramps up 99 Bottles of Beer exhibit at Skatepark of Tampa

Creative Loafing Tampa, FL - 9 hours ago
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. ...

The skateboarding councilor

South County Spotlight, OR - Nov 26, 2008
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 ...

Man accused of smuggling 600g of cocaine in skateboards

New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - Nov 20, 2008
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, ...

Drugs found in skateboard - Customs

The Australian, Australia - Nov 19, 2008
Customs officers became suspicious that drugs were hidden inside two skateboard decks and an X-ray revealed an image consistent with a possible drug ...

WHAT THE HECK? Holiday shopping never ends at the Academy

Honolulu Star-Bulletin, HI - Nov 30, 2008
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 ...

éS x Justin Eldridge x Evan Hecox Collaboration

EXPN - Nov 7, 2008
By Press Release For the launch of this new style, éS is honored to present a special Chocolate Skateboards collaboration with internationally acclaimed ...

World's Longest Journey By Skateboard

Oneindia, India - Nov 27, 2008
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' ...

Longest Journey by Skateboard-world record set by Rob Thomson

World Records Academy, FL - Nov 26, 2008
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 ...

Local talent shines in Design a Deck contest

Huntsville Forester,  Canada - Nov 19, 2008
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. ...

Style Map/ Los Angeles

New York Times, United States - Nov 14, 2008
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. ...

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