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

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!

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.

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.

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.

(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.

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…

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.