Starting to skate in 1970, he was inspired by the pros he would see in the magazines. He came into his own at the Runway Skatepark and when Kanoa Surf called about an upcoming contest, Howard became pro. From there he was featured in multiple ads and skated in contests. Never one for the limelight, Howard, never having a desire to shop himself or focus on the fame and business end of skateboarding, instead focusing on the act itself. During skateboarding’s decline, Howard became increasingly fascinated with surfing and punk rock, but skating always followed. Now, Howard Hood still skates and manages Hard Line Skate Shop in Torrace CA. – Chuck Harp / Concrete Disciples March 2024
I got a chance to meet Howard today, a bit of chance as I never heard of the his skate shop. He was super kind, chill, and helped me make a couple choices on pads. The shop is great, go check it out
I knew Howard Hood and Lonnie Hiramoto back in the seventies when they skated for Tuzo
Jerger at Kanoa Surf.
Both from Carson the Runway was their home Skatepark.