Vintage Longboards

Measures 30″ x 8″.

One of the very first longboards! A piece of history! Of the era whereby skateboarding was marketed as a means to learn how to surf “sidewalk surfboard”. 35″ L x 5.75″W. Has a cool logo of a guy on surfboard. It’s in fair-good condition: it has just enough wear to give it street cred, but is still legible. History of early wooden longboards with metal wheels, often known as “sidewalk surfboards” in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The Origins of Skateboarding: The “Sidewalk Surfboard” Era (1950s-early 1960s). ???? Roots in Surf Culture. Skateboarding began in California in the 1950s, invented by surfers looking for a way to “surf” when the ocean was flat. The earliest boards were homemade, using wooden planks and attaching metal roller skate wheels to the bottom. These makeshift boards were nicknamed “sidewalk surfboards” to emphasize the connection to surfing. Decks : Flat, solid wood-usually rectangular or slightly rounded, sometimes shaped like small surfboards. Wheels : Steel or cast metal wheels taken from roller skates. These offered little to no grip, a very rough ride, and could easily lock up on small debris. Trucks : Often scavenged or rudimentary, lacking the responsiveness of modern skate hardware. Early skateboarding gained national attention when Life Magazine published photos of sidewalk surfing in the early 1960s. Local competitions and skate demonstrations boosted visibility. Safety issues due to steel wheels and lack of control led to numerous accidents. By 1965, the first skateboarding craze had started to fade, partly because of injuries and negative press. In 1963-64, clay composite wheels started replacing steel. In 1973, urethane wheels were introduced by Frank Nasworthy (Cadillac Wheels), completely transforming the sport.

By the Chicago Skate Co. I love that you can feel the movement and speed in the logo all in a mid-century font! Unique, oblong shape (24″ L x 6.75″ W x 3 W). Unlike the skateboards of the time that used skateboarding as a means to learn how to surf “Street Surfing”, this one went the other way and suggests that if you use it, you can learn now to ski… It’s a “Ski-Board”. Very rare – the only example I’ve ever seen. Some faint black scuffs on the tail end of the deck.

The Vintage Z-Smooth Skateboard Wheels by Jimmy Plumer are super rare from the 70′s era, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of Dog Town and Z-boys culture. These wheels are designed for a Sidewalk Surfboard, adding a unique and nostalgic touch to any skateboarding experience. With a focus on durability and performance, these wheels offer a piece of skateboarding history that is sure to stand out. This is the Tan set of 4 wheels.

Vintage (from the 1990s). “Bones Brigade Summer Tour’97″. Size Medium (18 across the chest). Pre-owned in nice condition. Small gray spot/stain on front left shoulder. Dirty around inside neckline. (we have not tried to clean it). See photos for close-ups.

FEEL FREE TO SEND OFFERS! In pretty amazing condition considering it’s 40 years old this year! Has Powell wheels and tracker trucks. The pictures show the condition well. The previous owner must have not like the flames and decided to add some red paint on most of the deck aside from the Powell logo and Tommy’s logo. The top of the tail has a nice chip, and the grip is dirty. Message me with any questions!

Was acquired from original owner. Complete with Trucks, Wheels, and side/back rail guards. Looks like the wheels, rails, and I believe trucks are original. New bolts where changed at some point. Has usage/riding wear and tear- see all pictures.

For sale my own late 70′s Flyaway helmet signed by. “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen one of this”.