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Roller Derby Skate Company
The first ever skateboard was produced in La Marida, California. It was mass produced and sold to be used in roller rinks. http://www.skatewhat.com/russhowell/WebPage-SkateBoarding-SkatePhotos.html -
Makaha and Hobie Upgrade
Makaha and Hobie (Surf Companies) start making skateboards with Clay wheels and trucks made for skateboarding. http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/19618-hobie-skateboard-mid-century-classic -
Vans
WIth a waffle-cup shoe pattern, Vans revolutionized the skatebarding shoe industry. The new capabilities allowed more grip as well as more board feel. Every skate shoe copied Vans from then on out. http://www.spartoo.co.uk/Vans-b52.php -
Polyurithane Skate Wheel
Skateboarding upgraded from clay to polyurithane skate wheels. This invention founded by Frank Nasworthy would change skateboarding forever. New tricks were able to be learned thanks to slidability provided by new technology. http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/polyurethane-skateboard-wheels_248880994.html -
Powell Peralta
Powell Peralta is one of, if not the most popular skate company of all time. Powell dominated the industry for years until Steve Rocco made his way in. Tony Hawk, Christian Hasoi and many other house hold names were sponsored by Powell throughout the 1970's and 1980's. Powell still holds its place in the industry by manufacturing Bones wheels and Bones bearings. http://tailtap.com/Sales/products/Powell-Peralta-Winger-Ripper-sticker..html -
Independent Trucks
Skateboardings first high performance skateboarding truck. With its turning capability and durability, Independent Trucks have been on the market even still to this day. They are currently the highest selling skateboard trucks in history and are still as popular as ever. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_Truck_Company https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_Truck_Company -
Rodney Mullen and Steve Rocco meet
In 1980 Rodney Mullen of Florida at the age on 13 beats soon to be skateboarding's most successful entrepreneur, Steve Rocco, in the Oasis skate contest. Steve immidietly sees Rodney's potential and takes him under his wing. They later went to form World Industries in 1989 http://tensortrucks.com/rodney-mullen/ -
Thrasher Magazine
Thrasher was founded in 1981 by Fausto Vitello. Thrasher was the all knowing source for skateboarding. It was published originally to cover music, art and skating. After a few years and popularity, it moved past art and music and became the #1 news for skateboarding. Covering all the topics, gossip and coverage of skateboarders in the U.S. http://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/magazine/august-1992/ -
Transworld Magazine
Transworld Skateboarding Magazine was founded by Lary Balma in 1983. It was founded as a more alternative to Thrasher Magazine. It was because Thrasher was more of an adult magazine that had newdity and drug refferences. Thrasher since its droping of music and art has kept it's publications more family friendly. http://www.allmagazineprices.com/transworldskateboarding http://www.allmagazineprices.com/transworldskateboarding -
Vision Streetwear
Vision Streetwear was founded by Brad Dorfman in 1986. Vision would be the second most popular brand next to Powell. This was up until World Industries came out in 89 and took over 80% of the market. http://goodhoodstore.com/insider/tag/opening-ceremony/ -
Sole Technology
The Sole Technology Company has founded Etnies, Emerica and Es footwear. This was a milestone in footwear because all of these companys brought light to a high percentage of professionals in the world today. WIth names like Andrew Reynolds, Eric Koston, Ryan Sheckler, there is no doubt Sole Tech helped to build a good amount of successful careers. http://www.snipview.com/q/Sole_Technology -
World Industries
World Industries is founded by Steve Rocco and Rodney Mullen. World was able to sponsor people like Jason Lee who ended up having lucrative acting career. World Industries was the first skateboarding company to be owned by a skateboarders. Later, World Industries would dominate the skateboard market and Steve Rocco sold the company for 20 million dollars. The largest skateboarding company buy out in history. http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2014/09/23/the-history-of-world-industries-and-its-29-mill -
Rubbish Heap (World Industries)
Rubbish Heap was the first "All Street" skateboarding video. This meant that all the footage in this particular skate video was filmeded in the streets at "skate spots." This was a big deal because street skating was already taking over vert skating because of convenience. It became more practicaly to skate in the streets and improvise as an art form. http://skately.com/library/videos/world-industries-rubbish-heap -
Blind Skateboards
Blind Skateboards was founded by Mark Gonzalez. Previously riding for Vision, Marks idea for this new skateboard company took a shot at his old sponsor in spite. Hence the name Blind, which is the opposite of Vision. http://www.zumiez.com/brands/blind-skateboards.html -
Deluxe Distribution
Deluxe Distribution was founded by Brian Ware. It has gone on to distribute Real Skateboards, Krooked and Anti-Hero. All of which are the top selling boards in the world presently. http://skateboarding.wikia.com/wiki/Deluxe_Distribution -
Nike 1st attempt at making its way into skateboarding
In 1997, Nike tries to make itself a name in skating. Unfortunetely, it failed to take off because the market was already being dominated by Sole Tech, Vans, Globe Brand, ect. http://thetrojanhotelandtaproom.com/cool-nike-skateboarding-shoes-nikes-discount -
Tony Hawk Pro Skater Video Game
Tony Hawk was at the height of his career. He was now at this point claiming his stand as the most universally known skateboarder. His debut video game came out in 1999. This was the first skateboarding video game and still holds records for sales. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Hawk%27s_Pro_Skater -
Nike Sb
Nike makes a come back into skating after failing in 1997. This time, Nike has made a brand called Nike Sb which stands for Nike Skateboarding. Along with a whole new way of marketing, they buy Paul Rodriguez as there first team rider and give him a pro model shoe. Nike has since then been the top selling skateboarding shoe since its launch of Nike Sb http://www.theoriginators.com/nike-sb-paul-rodriguez-4/
