Monday 31 May 2010

Who gives a shit?




Looks like Tod Swank does in this 1991 Limpies clothing ad. Took him 2 weeks and 14 burritos to produce, classic.

Sunday 30 May 2010

The second eightball incident



A Blind Rudy Johnson deck c. 1992. Remember that slick with the big 40 of Old E on it? well this is the second board that was made with malt liquor in mind. As you can clearly see in this graphic you should not skate down a street with a forty in your hand, try a trick and fall causing two cars to slam head on.

Marky Markovich



Classic 101 Kris Markovich ad from around 92-93 that takes the piss out the corporate hip hop scene of that time.

Tuesday 18 May 2010

The REAL Kelch


James Kelch pulling a sick frontside pop shove heel over the hip in his massive cut off's at the old Powell skatepark in this 1992 REAL ad.

The EMB




Perhaps one of the most infamous spots of the 90's, the EMB was a sick skate spot in downtown San Fran. This article is from the first issue of Slap released in April of 1992.


Monday 17 May 2010

Sunday 16 May 2010

Lavar McBride's part from Trilogy 1996

Quadrophenia


Matt Hensley & Brennand Schoeffel cruising around on a couple of mod rockets in this 1990 H - Street ad. Matts is a Vespa , choice bike of the mod, but Brennands scooter looks like it was stolen from the back of a pizza hut!

Saturday 15 May 2010

Fancy Dress



REAL Jim Thiebaud and Salman Agah slicks c. 1991. There are two more in this great series, the Tommy Guerrero Elvis and the Sluggo Viking.

Friday 14 May 2010

Mike V & The Brooklyn Banks

It Wasnt Supposed To Be A Skatepark...




But it was! The Brooklyn Banks has to be one of the most famous spots in the world. I had the luck of skating this place for many years when I was in NYC and it will always be one of my top spots ever skated. It is sad to hear that the city is shutting them down due to renovations on the Brooklyn Bridge. They are supposed to open again in 2014 , so keep your fingers crossed in the five boroughs and hope the city gets shit done and reopens them.

Ol' Dirty Clyzzah

 101 Clyde Singleton board c. 1995 . Hard to believe it was 15 years ago when this amazing graphic first came out. Just another deck that I wish I would have purchased, wrapped in bubble wrap and stored away. Wheres Doc Brown when ya need him ?

Thursday 13 May 2010

USDA Choice Cuts.


The Powell Pat Brennen choice cuts board c. 1992 , it was not a choice board for all the vegans at the time.

Wednesday 12 May 2010

Da Bomb!



A 1997 Zoo York ad for the Mix Tape vid featuring Vinny Ponte flying over a beamer somewhere in downtown N.Y.C

Will Skate For Food


Looks like Jason Lee is in need of some cash in this 1990 Blind ad. I Dont think you will see him holding a sign like that any time in the future though :)

We Are The Music Makers....

Tuesday 11 May 2010

Teenage Mutant Skater Turtle


I love this Alien Workshop Rob Dyrdek graphic from around 1994. The turtle reminds me of the worm in the Deathstar garbage dump in Star Wars.

I love You Mary Jane


The World Industries Kareem Campbell Mary Jane board c. 1994. I think they should have made this board a scratch n sniff model, just have to be careful where you scratch ;)

No Scratch Graphics?




No scratch graphics, how does that work? The graphics were placed at the top of the board leaving the rest bare. This was way before nose slides became a popular trick back in 1989.

Saturday 8 May 2010

Boneshite.


What do you get when you put black construction paper in the middle of 7 layers of ply? BONITE! Released some time in the mid 80's, it was just another failed gimmick in skateboarding's history like Z Skins and Rip Grip.

Jeremination


The World Industries Jeremy Klein Japanimation girl c. 1992

Kick it


Jeremy Klein showing his mastery of the one footed ollie in this 1991 Thunder ad.

Friday 7 May 2010

Roots.

Educational Tool

The Blind Jordan Richter how to use a condom board c.1992 Many parents got mad at this graphic . They did not realise this board helped many teens on their first " time" in the 90's and brought down teen pregnancy amongst skaters girlfriends by 20%!

Thursday 6 May 2010

Take Your Pick!


Mike Carroll digging for victory in this 1996 Girl ad. Did he eat it or wipe it? you decide.

Wednesday 5 May 2010

Still Insane!

Beverly Hills 902101


This 101 ad from around 1992 is a classic. Natas Kaupas, Kris Markovich, Gabriel Rodriguez & Adam McNatt all look like they are enjoying their roles in this ad, especially Natas.

Courage, yes. Quality uuhhhmmm...., maybe.





Blue was the name. A great team( Jason Lee, Dune, Kareem Campbell & Steven Cales) that started in 1992 and lasted for just over 6 months! Jason Lee and Dune went on to create Stereo after the company died.

Tuesday 4 May 2010

Crucified.


A Blind Brian Lotti slick released in 1992.

Bustin' Brooklyn In Manhattan



A 1989 Vision Street Wear ad with SHUT skates rider Mike Kepper pulling a backside grab at one of the most famous skate spots in the world, The Brooklyn Banks.

Planet Earth



Brian Lotti showing his skills in this 1991 Planet Earth ad.

Sunday 2 May 2010

Stevie Williams part from the DC video

Poor Little Bastard


A 1991 Alien Workshop Bo Turner board.

Fight The Power!



The H - Street Jason Rogers Public Enemy graphic from 1992. H - Street also made a huge alarm clock to wear around your neck but it did not catch on.

Anna & Adam



A 101 Adam McNatt ad from 1993 showing Anna Nicole Smith's lovely set up. Notice how he is covering his crotch in that shot with her, I wonder why?

Colvinetics by L. Ron Hubbard


World Industries Randy Colvin board from 1992. The graphic is a rip off of the Dianetics book cover by L. Ron Hubbard who was the founder of scientology.

Saturday 1 May 2010

Ron Allen's part from H-Street Hokus Pokus


Before The Barnyard....



.....There was the Elephant.A Powell Peralta Mike Vallely ad from 1988, when rails were a necessity and Airwalks were the shit.

What A Pair!


Plan B Rodney Mullen board c. 1992. They only made 300 of these decks at the time so if you have one hold on to it.....I would;)