There are so many old school decks being re-issued right now, and I am glad. No offense but most of the art of new decks just does not compare to the timeless classic designs of the days when I was growing up. (sorry kids lol)

check it out, “old school Vision re-issue Psycho Stick”

US Made Original Old School Reissue Skateboard Deck. Bolt features match new truck models – 4 bolts. No Wheel Wells. US Made from Canadian maple in original factory. Measures 10 x 30.5

Powell-Peralta—The Next Chapter. George Powell, the Godfather of skateboard manufacturing and Stacy Peralta, skateboarding legend/film producer, have joined forces once again. Proudly satisfying the needs of skaters and skateboard collectors all over the world, Powell Peralta is re-issuing some of the most popular and classic skateboards of all time along with wheels, soft goods, and many more must-have collectibles.

The old school ripper deck!! need I say more?

This classic design is one of the coolest looking decks from the old school days of wide skateboards and big wheels!

Oh yes, this is the deck I am ordering next… without a doubt.

Purple Mike Vallely Elephant old school 10″ deck from Powell Peralta.

Timeless design and shape, love the bold purple colors and the elephant is awesome!

In 1987, Vallely turned pro and Powell Peralta released his first pro model skateboard. After an attempt to release Vallely’s pro model with graphics of a large bug, it was later changed to the now well-known “elephant” graphics. Vallely stated that the idea for the graphics came to him after watching a National Geographic television special about elephants. The graphics on Mike’s “Elephant” board were drawn by legendary skateboard artist V. Courtland Johnson.

In 1989, Vallely quit Powell Peralta. At the time Powell Peralta was the biggest skateboarding brand in the world which sponsored the best and most talented skaters. After quitting, Vallely helped form the small skater run company called World Industries with Steve Rocco, Jesse Martinez and Rodney Mullen. While riding for World Industries he helped create a newly shaped skateboard deck, which eventually became the industry standard. The model included rounding both the tail and nose, rather than rounded nose and straight edged tail.

Have you seen someone riding one of these things yet? Starting to wonder about the Ripstick Caster Boards, check em out:

est described as a cross between a skateboard and a snowboard, the Ripstik caster board is the perfect ride for kids looking for the next big thrill. The board is distinguished by its pivoting deck and 360-degree inclined caster trucks, which offer a snowboard-like carving ability. A simple weight transfer lets you turn or accelerate without pushing, just like when you’re carving down the slopes.

The board offers such features as spiked traction pads, a kick tail and nose, and a concave deck design, which combine to improve your foot control–a must for tricks. And thanks to the 76mm polyurethane wheels and precision ABEC-5 bearing casters, skaters will enjoy a smooth ride on almost any type of pavement. Designed for children 8 years and up, the Ripstik’s plastic end platforms and metal torsion beam support up to 220 pounds.

Think you can handle a Ripstick Caster Board?

Ripstik Caster Board

The new Ripstick combines all the fun and excitement of surfing and snowboarding and puts it on wheels. Inspired by the classic shape and design of a skateboard, the Ripstick looks like something out of the future. Instead of the traditional four-wheel skateboard, this amazing board can make smooth, quick 360-degree turns on just two wheels. Just stand on the sturdy traction plates and subtle movements propel the Ripstick even up a hill! The front and rear flexible panels are controlled by a spring-oriented bar located on the top of the wheels. The rugged polyurethane wheels are 77mm/85A with ABEC-5 bearings. Separating the two traction plates is a padded rubber carrying handle. Measures 33.5″ long x 10″ wide. Weighs 8 lbs. Wear helmet and pads for safety. 90-day warranty.

I’ve been watching way too many horror movies lately, tired of action movies and sci-fi, I decided to look up some old skate vids I had not seen in a very long time. Which one could I find? I had looked for Animal Chin for years hoping it would come out on DVD, and it finally has.

This is clearly one of the best skate dvds you can get. I’m not talking the latest high energy paced “extreme skateboarding” video. I’m talking about old school fun, skater style. Back in the 80′s, man, this is where it was at. I miss those days. You youngsters’ll never know the feeling of being a “skater” back then.

Join Caballero, Lance Mountain, Tony Hawk, Mike McGill, Tommy Guerrero and take a walk through the old days with the Bones Grigade.

Order your copy of Animal Chin

All I wanted when I was young, was the “Have you seen him?” Animal Chin sticker. And in this special edition you get one! I’m a sucker for the extra things that come in special edition DVD packages. So check this one out if you’re building your skater vid collection. Old or young, you need this one for sure.

Includes a full length Bones Brigade audio commentary version of The Search for Animal Chin, featuring Stacy, Steve, Mike, Lance, Tony and Tommy. Includes the entertaining new 44 Minute Documentary The Making of Animal Chin, produced and directed by Don Hoffman in collaboration with Stacy Peralta. Plus, an audio section featuring Bones Brigade video tunes with an Easter egg full of surprise additions. Video coverage of a special presentation honoring Steve Caballero‘s 25th Anniversary with Powell Skateboards at ASR.

I’m glad they are throwing in never before seen footage too.

2 DVD disks, jam packed with special features, original, never before seen footage, outtakes, music, special events and extras.
Includes the original version of The Search for Animal Chin.

It’s been a long time since my old Animal Chin VHS needed to be replaced, and I am glad to be able to replace it with something as cool as this 2-DVD special edition Animal Chin.

Since I started posting more entries about the old school skateboards that came out when I was young, some even before my time, I decided to post the original Caballero pig decks.. I posted the black and red bats & dragon Cab Street … “Pigs” are what us old timers call the fat decks like this…

(Left) This is one of the first commercial Steve Cabellero graphics used (on the left) This skateboard has gone for $2,200 on eBay in the past.

(Right) The skateboard on the right is a redo of the original graphic, you can see they made his name more legible by moving the dragon up a little off the disc and revealing his name more in the graphic… awesome skateboards from the past.

After posting the cover of Disposable recently, I realized I should post the old pink/red Lance Mountain that seems to be one of the rarest and hard to find colors of old Lance Mountain decks.

It’s been reported that thic deck has hit the $900 range on eBay in the past and will likely only go up in price as the years go on.

Being a huge skateboard deck art fan, when I first stumbled across Disposable: A History of Skateboard Art – I thought to myself – “this is the book I thought would never come out.” Almost as if, I had been waiting for it forever.

Take a look at some of the historic skateboard deck art in this book…

Another skateboard deck with art I can picture from my youth is the old school John Grigley. When this deck came out I can remember I tried to draw the face on paper to make a stencil for my book covers! Those were the days…

When I was young I became inspired by Mark Gonzales not only to skate, but his deck artwork always was cool to me. Here is what he is doing now, and it has come a long way since the old Gonz Vision decks.

Check out the latest Gonz Art decks:

The Gonz has come a long way, through a few ups and downs and is now putting out his own stuff via Krooked Skateboarding, check it out when you have the time and never forget that skaters are artists too.