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Powell-Peralta Skateboards appeared in several films: The 1992 film Encino Man features Brendan Fraser's character Link riding a Lance Mountain Family (art by Lance's son) skateboard deck near the end. There is a Powell-Peralta poster clearly visible in Dave's room.
The first skateboards started with wooden boxes, or boards, with roller skate wheels attached to the bottom. Crate scooters preceded skateboards, having a wooden crate attached to the nose (front of the board), which formed rudimentary handlebars. [8] [9] [10] The boxes turned into planks, similar to the skateboard decks of today. [1]
There are many skateboarding brands from around the world, covering boards, wheels, skate shoes, and accessories including skateboarding-brand watches and wallets. Most brands sell parts separately. A complete skateboard can be made of any brands of the products listed below.
The following is a list of notable companies that produce skateboards and skateboarding merchandise. Companies listed may also be members of the US-based trade association, the International Association of Skateboard Companies and may have skateboarding sponsorship arrangements with individuals, venues or events.
Marc McKee is an American graphic artist known for his stylistic cartoon skateboard deck designs during the 1980s and 1990s. For his work as the lead graphic artist for World Industries, he is recognized as one of the most influential artists in skateboarding history. [1]
At 16, Kaupas impressed Engblom when he arranged a manufacturing and distribution arrangement with the much larger company, Santa Cruz Skateboards. It is claimed by some in the skateboarding community that Kaupas pioneered rail slide manoeuvres in the late 1980s while at a Pro-Am skate contest held in Oceanside, California.