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G&S Fibreflex 29" Cutaway Slalom
Sunday, 27 February 2011 - Glen Bulmer
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/FF_CA_News.jpg One of the most recognisable decks from the 1970s. The Gordon and Smith Fibreflex 29" Cutaway Slalom is actually a little under 29 at 28.8 inches. A classic vintage skateboard.
G&S Fibreflex 29" Cutaway Slalom
Sunday, 27 February 2011 - Glen Bulmer
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/FF_CA_News.jpg One of the most recognisable decks from the 1970s. The Gordon and Smith Fibreflex 29" Cutaway Slalom is actually a little under 29 at 28.8 inches. A classic vintage skateboard.
Wheels Traknology
Traknology 62mm
Sunday, 06 November 2011 - Glen
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/News_traknology-62.jpg Tracknology 62mm Vintage skateboard wheels manufactured by UK company Arrows skateboards based out of Wolverhampton.
Traknology 62mm
Sunday, 06 November 2011 - Glen
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/News_traknology-62.jpg Tracknology 62mm Vintage skateboard wheels manufactured by UK company Arrows skateboards based out of Wolverhampton.
Trucks Lazer
Lazer Freestyle Trucks
Friday, 09 July 2010 - Glen Bulmer
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/News_Lazer.jpg Lazer trucks always looked totally mad when I was a youngster. When lots of manufacturers were going for a simple rounded look, these babies bucked the trend completely with their unusual geometric shape.
Lazer Freestyle Trucks
Friday, 09 July 2010 - Glen Bulmer
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/News_Lazer.jpg Lazer trucks always looked totally mad when I was a youngster. When lots of manufacturers were going for a simple rounded look, these babies bucked the trend completely with their unusual geometric shape.
Complete Skateboards Gordon & Smith
Gordon and Smith Fibreflex Teamrider
Saturday, 11 December 2010 - Glen Bulmer
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/News_Complete_TR.jpg A classic complete late 1970s vintage skateboard, the Gordon and Smith Teamrider was a professional pool and skate-park deck. Setup with one of the best park wheels of the time - green 2nd generation Kryptonics.
Gordon and Smith Fibreflex Teamrider
Saturday, 11 December 2010 - Glen Bulmer
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/News_Complete_TR.jpg A classic complete late 1970s vintage skateboard, the Gordon and Smith Teamrider was a professional pool and skate-park deck. Setup with one of the best park wheels of the time - green 2nd generation Kryptonics.
Wheels Kryptonics
Red Kryptonics 60mm 2nd Generation
Saturday, 02 April 2011 - Glen Bulmer
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/News_KR60.jpg Following on from the success of the excellent Star*Trac series, Kryptonics issues the 2nd generation of their iconic skateboard wheels. If I remember correctly these came out at the back end of 1977.
Red Kryptonics 60mm 2nd Generation
Saturday, 02 April 2011 - Glen Bulmer
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/News_KR60.jpg Following on from the success of the excellent Star*Trac series, Kryptonics issues the 2nd generation of their iconic skateboard wheels. If I remember correctly these came out at the back end of 1977.
Decks Kryptonics
Kryptonics Foam Core
Tuesday, 24 May 2011 - Joe Max
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/KFC_News.jpg In the summer of 1978 Kyptonics released its first ever commercial skateboard deck. But this was no ordinary deck, the materials used to make it was like no other on the market.
Kryptonics Foam Core
Tuesday, 24 May 2011 - Joe Max
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/KFC_News.jpg In the summer of 1978 Kyptonics released its first ever commercial skateboard deck. But this was no ordinary deck, the materials used to make it was like no other on the market.
Trucks California Slalom
California Slalom 7 inch
Thursday, 24 February 2011 - Glen Bulmer
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/News_Cali_Slalom.jpg A very popular truck in the late 1970s, this is the wider axle version of the California Slalom vintage skateboard truck. It also had a little brother named the "Pro".
California Slalom 7 inch
Thursday, 24 February 2011 - Glen Bulmer
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/News_Cali_Slalom.jpg A very popular truck in the late 1970s, this is the wider axle version of the California Slalom vintage skateboard truck. It also had a little brother named the "Pro".
Wheels Kryptonics
Kryptonics - Green Star Trac 70mm
Wednesday, 07 July 2010 - trendstar
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/News_Kryptonics_1G_Green_70.jpg Kryptonics wheels were without doubt the iconic wheels of the late '70s. There were plenty of others to chose from, but Kryptonics were the ones to have.
Kryptonics - Green Star Trac 70mm
Wednesday, 07 July 2010 - trendstar
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/News_Kryptonics_1G_Green_70.jpg Kryptonics wheels were without doubt the iconic wheels of the late '70s. There were plenty of others to chose from, but Kryptonics were the ones to have.
Decks Gordon and Smith
Stacy Peralta WarpTwo Deck
Sunday, 20 June 2010 - Katie
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/News_Warp2.jpg One of the most famous of the Dogtown Legends is Stacy Peralta. This amazing Gordon and Smith (G&S) "WarpTwo" deck is from Stacy's own personal collection, and was signed by Stacy himself in year 2000, with the message "Sk8 4 Life".
Stacy Peralta WarpTwo Deck
Sunday, 20 June 2010 - Katie
http://www.skate-state.com/images/uploaded/News_Warp2.jpg One of the most famous of the Dogtown Legends is Stacy Peralta. This amazing Gordon and Smith (G&S) "WarpTwo" deck is from Stacy's own personal collection, and was signed by Stacy himself in year 2000, with the message "Sk8 4 Life".
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Traknology 62mm
Glen - Sunday, 06 November 2011
Tracknology 62mm Vintage skateboard wheels manufactured by UK company Arrows skateboards based out of Wolverhampton.Arrows went through a big old promotion campaign with these wheels, enlisting the likes of Jay Adams, Shogo Kubo, Bobby Piercy, and Jerry Valdez to ride these bad boys.You don't...Read more...
Kryptonics Foam Core
Joe Max - Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Kryptonics a fast moving and forward thinking skateboard manufacturer back in the day were always breaking boundaries. Take for instance the successful 1st generation Star Track wheels produced in 1977 and then within the end of that year they released the 2nd generation wheels named...Read more...
Red Kryptonics 60mm 2nd Generation
Glen Bulmer - Saturday, 02 April 2011
Following on from the success of the excellent Star*Trac series, Kryptonics issues the 2nd generation of their iconic vintage skateboard wheels. If I remember correctly these came out at the back end of 1977.They were still advertised using the Star*Trac logo at the beginning, but I'm almost...Read more...
Brown Henry Hester Slalom
Glen Bulmer - Monday, 28 March 2011
Another totally recognisable deck from the 1970s. The Gordon and Smith Henry Hester Slalom is a classic vintage skateboard. Measuring in at 27 3/8 inches, this deck is shorter then the Fibreflex Cutaway slalom.I've been after one of these ever since I stated collecting vintage 70's skateboards....Read more...
OJ Superjuice
JoeMax - Sunday, 20 March 2011
The OJ Superjuice undoubtably an iconic wheel during the late 70's was most certainly in the top 5 most desired wheels at the time. Introduced in 1977 together with it's small diameter and wider slalom version they totally rocked the pavements.Apart from their distinctive edible juicy orangey...Read more...
Wasp Trucks
Glen Bulmer - Monday, 07 March 2011
This is the only set of WASP trucks I have seen outside of a Skateboard magazine. Of British manufacture, they are a split axle design similar in concept to the iconic Gullwing HPG IV, but slightly wider axle at 7 inches.Appearing in March 1978 issue of Skateboard! magazine (image shown below),...Read more...
Rainbow Slalom Deck
Glen Bulmer - Monday, 28 February 2011
Here is a fine example of a Rainbow Slalom Deck, believed to date back to 1976. It has an orange resin on top with white resin on bottom. The amount of camber on this deck is just rude! It is more like a Turner in that respect.I don't know much about this deck - perhaps someone can help me out...Read more...
Alley Cat 62mm Freestyle
Glen Bulmer - Monday, 28 February 2011
Alley Cat was a British brand name. This is a set of the 62mm Freestyle wheels. I think they must be 1976 or maybe early 1977 as Alley Cat started to make some bold design choices around that time. :-) As can be seen in the adverts below they moved very much into a black, green, and yellow...Read more...
G&S Fibreflex 29" Cutaway Slalom
Glen Bulmer - Sunday, 27 February 2011
One of the most recognisable decks from the 1970s. The Gordon and Smith Fibreflex 29" Cutaway Slalom is actually a little under 29 inches at 28.8 inches. A classic vintage skateboard.I just got this one off eBay from the USA. The deck is in good solid shape but the grip tape was muddy and...Read more...
California Slalom 7 inch
Glen Bulmer - Thursday, 24 February 2011
A very popular truck in the late 1970s, this is the wider axle version of the California Slalom vintage skateboard truck. It also had a little brother named the "Pro". The smaller model - 5.5 inches - was embossed with "SLALOM PRO" in the mid 1970s and re-badged the "CS PRO" around 1977. I know...Read more...
Panther 65mm Orange
Glen Bulmer - Tuesday, 22 February 2011
These came out much better on the photos that I thought they would...Its hard work photographing wheels and its nice to see the camera do them justice :-)The Panther wheels were advertised as being pool wheels, and to be fair these ones do have a hard feel to them - at least high 80s maybe...Read more...
TaperFlex Kicktail
Glen Bulmer - Sunday, 20 February 2011
Here is a nice example of a NOS Taperflex 27 inch vintage skateboard. The one thing that set these decks apart was the many different marquetry patterns produced. If you search the web you can find quite a few images of Taperflex vintage skateboard decks and they will all have unique patterns...Read more...
Functional Design Kicktail
Glen Bulmer - Saturday, 19 February 2011
I have a real soft spot for this deck. It shape, colour, and construction make it a very good looking board.The deck itself is constructed using 9 layers of laminte, 4 cross grain sandwiched in layers between 6 long grain. The kicktail wedge is really well made as it is sandwiched under the the...Read more...
G&S Fibreflex Henry Hester Slalom
Dennis A - Saturday, 19 February 2011
Well, I guess for me this one is my Holy Grail of my vintage skateboard collection. It is a Gordon and Smith Fibreflex Henry Hester Slalom, complete with Tracker trucks and Henry Hester Road Rider wheels.It took ages to set it up the way Henry would have ridden it, especially the Fat City...Read more...
Gordon and Smith Fibreflex Kicktail
trendstar - Saturday, 19 February 2011
Here is a nice example of the 25 inch Fibreflex Kicktail model. It has been kitted out with XL-600 trucks and Red transparent Alley Cats wheels. A sweet looking setup.The deck itself is constructed using the normal Gordon and Smith technique of 2 long grain laminates sandwiching a cross grain...Read more...
Turner "Pollock" Cutaway Slalom
Glen Bulmer - Sunday, 13 February 2011
Here we have a mint example of the Turner Summerski "Pollock" cutaway (needle nosed) slalom skateboard deck. Being made in 2002, this is not a vintage skateboard deck, but definitely has the classic Turner Summerski cutaway slalom deck profile.This particular deck has a very special place in...Read more...
John Sablosky BenjyBoard
Glen Bulmer - Wednesday, 09 February 2011
What can anyone say about the John Sablosky Benjyboard deck? That it is a masterpiece of British craftsmanship, a visual delight. Definitely a true work of art!The deck itself has a superb multi-part construction, with the instantly recognisable light and dark wood lengthways stripe that formed...Read more...
SL2002
Katie - Monday, 07 February 2011
Whereas these trucks don't date back to the 1970s, they are for sure an old school style re-issue truck. In my opinion - "out of the box" - probably one of the worse trucks I have ever come across! In the standard setup they don't turn at all. When I first saw these, memories of Gullwing split...Read more...
Z-Flex Z-Woody Jay Adams
Glen Bulmer - Saturday, 05 February 2011
The Z-Woody Jay Adams is another visual treat from the Z-Flex boys. A classic pool deck, this baby is light and responsive, and eerrrrrr a bit fragile too! As good looking as this deck is it had a definite problem with cracking were the center support meets main deck. One of the reasons you...Read more...
H.P.G. IV Silver Gull Wings Split Axle
Glen Bulmer - Friday, 04 February 2011
Many people think this was one of the best skateboard trucks of all time. They certainly must be up there! A lot of people think the H.P.G. IV was a model number, it wasn't.Designed by the H.P.G. IV Corporation (an aerospace tooling company), California, in 1975 by skater Mike Williams, with...Read more...
Gordon and Smith Fibreflex Teamrider
Glen Bulmer - Saturday, 11 December 2010
Here is a nice example of the Gordon and Smith Fibreflex Teamrider skateboard. This is the shorter 28 inch version, there was a longer one at 30 inches. It has the orginal griptape and Fibreflex sticker. It has a blue coating on the top and bottom of the deck.A classic late 1970s vintage...Read more...
Sims Taperkick
Glen Bulmer - Monday, 22 November 2010
Talk about an iconic deck. This one has got to be up there in the top ten decks of any collector of vintage skateboard decks from the 1970s. With it's distinctive shape and use of exotic woods, the Sims Taperkick is a visual treat. Awesome!Alpine Sports - from a 1977 Skateboard! magazine advert...Read more...
G&S Fibreflex Response Slalom Deck
Katie - Monday, 22 November 2010
Attila Aszodi designed and signed Gordon and Smith Fibreflex "Response" slalom skateboard deck.This deck is a new design by Attila Aszodi in partnerhip with Debbie and Larry Gordon from G&S Skateboards. Coming into production in 2001, this stunning deck is basically re-imagining of the classic...Read more...
2nd Generation Green 70mm
Glen Bulmer - Sunday, 21 November 2010
Beautiful 2nd generation NOS green Kryptonics vintage skateboard wheels. They are an amazing vibrant lime green. Back in late 77, early 78, green Kryptonics wheels were the wheel used by some of the best park.pool skaters of the time. Jay Adams, Shogo Kubo, Stacey Peralta, could all be seen...Read more...
Red Sims Snakes
Stinky - Sunday, 21 November 2010
Take a moment to enjoy the beauty of these Red Sims Snakes vintage skateboard wheels. They are in NOS condition, never ridden, only used for display purposes.Snakes were excellent park wheels. As shown below in the Sims advert where Lonnie Toft and Marc Hollander put some Sims Snakes through...Read more...
Road Rider 6
Katie - Saturday, 20 November 2010
Here is a nice example of a set of Road Rider 6 vintage skateboard wheels. They are in NOS condition, never ridden, only used for display purposes.Road Rider were the 1st (allegedly) skateboard wheels to be used with precision bearings back in 1975.I remember the adverts for these when I was...Read more...
Blizzard Freestlye Skateboard Deck
Glen Bulmer - Saturday, 20 November 2010
Blizzard Skateboards are / were a Swiss Ski manufacturer. They also manufactured a limited number of skateboards in the mid to late 1970s. To my knowledge they mass produced 2 generations of decks, including one Slalom and one Freestyle in each generation. This is the 2nd generation model.Shown...Read more...
Blizzard Cutaway Slalom Deck
Glen Bulmer - Saturday, 20 November 2010
Blizzard Skateboards are / were a Swiss Ski manufacturer. They also manufactured a limited number of skateboards in the mid to late 1970s. Shown here is a NOS example of the 1978 Blizzard "cutaway" slalom skateboard deck. As a complete, this would have come with Kjell 182 trucks and Road Star...Read more...
Gullwing Phoenix
trendstar - Saturday, 10 July 2010
Another totally cool set of vintage skateboard trucks from the late 1970s. Gullwing Phoenix trucks were much like its bigger brother the HPG IV Split Axle, in that you could adjust both the truck tension and radius making them turn just the way you want.Very popular truck in 1977, sold on all...Read more...
Lazer Freestyle Trucks
Glen Bulmer - Friday, 09 July 2010
Lazer trucks always looked totally mad when I was a youngster. When lots of manufacturers were going for a simple rounded look, these babies bucked the trend completely with their unusual geometric shape, invoking a really futuristic look.I don't recall actually seeing a set of these unusual...Read more...
Dodgy Sims Taperkick
Katie - Friday, 09 July 2010
This is a cautionary tale......Sadly, there are some evil individuals out there that think its OK to try to rip off good skating folk with old pieces of crap scrubbed up and presented as fabulous condition original skateboards. Be warned, pay attention to the finer details and ask the right...Read more...
H.P.G. IV Gold Gull Wings Split Axle
Glen Bulmer - Friday, 09 July 2010
Many people think this was one of the best skateboard trucks of all time. They certainly must be up there! A lot of people think the H.P.G. IV was a model number, it wasn't.Designed by the H.P.G. IV Corporation (an aerospace tooling company), California, in 1975 by skater Mike Williams, with...Read more...
Kryptonics - Red 2nd Generation 65mm
Katie - Friday, 09 July 2010
Following on from the success of the excellent Star*Trac series, Kryptonics issues the 2nd generation of their iconic skateboard wheels. If I remember correctly these came out at the back end of 1977.They were still advertised using the Star*Trac logo at the beginning, but I'm almost sure the...Read more...
Kryptonics - Green Star Trac 70mm
trendstar - Wednesday, 07 July 2010
Kryptonics wheels were without doubt the iconic wheels of the late '70s. There were plenty of others to chose from, but Kryptonics were the ones to have.Shown here is a brand new set of 1st generation "Star Trac" wheels, in clear green. These have got to be one of the most beautiful wheels out...Read more...
Stacy Peralta WarpTwo Deck
Katie - Sunday, 20 June 2010
One of the most famous of the Dogtown Legends is Stacy Peralta. This amazing Gordon and Smith (G&S) "WarpTwo" deck is from Stacy's own personal collection, and was signed by Stacy himself in year 2000, with the message "Sk8 4 Life".The "WarpTwo" should not be confused with the Warptail 2, it is...Read more...
Bennett Pro AdTrak
trendstar - Tuesday, 15 June 2010
In 1975 Mr Bennett gave to the world his revolutionary skateboard trucks. The geometry of these trucks was so good they actually turned amazingly well. Its a shame that the baseplates were a load of crap, made from plastic, with the promise that they were unbreakable. Hence its very rare to...Read more...
Gordon & Smith Yellow Fibreflex 29"
Glen Bulmer - Sunday, 13 June 2010
When I was a kid I used to pore over skateboard magazines for hours, dreaming of owning some of the amazing skateboards advertised.In 1977, Skateboard! magazine had an advert in by a company called Alpine Sports. They sold a complete skateboard almost identical to this one, I think it had 60mm...Read more...
Useful Links
trendstar - Saturday, 12 June 2010Middle Aged Shred - If you were around for the golden age of skateboarding then this is the site for you. Like minded skaters who regularly organise hookups and events at skate parks all around the country. Checkout the forum in particular, don't be shy...these guys aren't!...
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