George Powell started in skateboarding in 1957. Later, after graduating from Stanford University, he sought to create more efficient and lasting skateboards, integrating innovations such as concave and modern materials. His early designs (Quiksilver and Quick Tail) caught the attention of slalom and downhill skateboarders, and eventually Stacy Peralta. George’s development of “Bones Wheels” provided […]
October 18, 1962 – August 1, 2008 Ray Underhill was a Hendersonville, Tennessee native who rose to become a key member of the legendary 1980s Bones Brigade. Known for his social finesse and “country cool” demeanor, Underhill successfully navigated the intense California skate scene while remaining grounded in his small-town roots. Skating Career & Legacy
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“It was this big, really, it was! You can see it, it’s in Wade’s dad’s “It was this big, really, it was! You can see it, it’s in Wade’s dad’s house on the wall!” This is a fish story. About a big fish (marlin) caught by Wade Speyer in Mexico on a day-boat out of
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“The purpose of the Brigade is to keep you informed about what’s happening in the sport of skateboarding and team activities. This isn’t a big money making adventure; we want to let you know what’s happening and most of all, we want to know what you are doing. Write to us and let us know
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(June 28, 1963 – Nov. 2, 2021) excerpt from Womxn Skate History by Natalie Porter Elisabeth “Eli” Meyers (RIP) was from Schoten, a town in Antwerp, Belgium and is considered the country’s first ripping female skater. Meyers was introduced to skateboarding by her brother and friends, and she consistently skateboarded into her fifties. “In those days, there
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Find Cris on Social Media None other than the legendary CR Stecyk III accurately described Cris Dawson as “one of the premier ’60s stylists.” Born in Santa Monica, California in 1948, Cris started skating in 1959 on a 2” x 4” with roller skate wheels nailed on. From 1963 through ’66, he progressed to a solid oak board with
Find Powell Peralta on Social Media We started our business in 1977 with the idea that we could build a better skateboard and a better wheel than was currently on the market. Since that time, hundreds of skateboard companies have come and gone, and yet we’re still here doing the same thing we began doing
