Skateboard History

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Skateboard History (385 Posts) Topic Post Skitch On 2/20/2007 Chris Yandall wrote in from United States  (70.167.nnn.nnn) My good friend in Kona knew of Skitch living in a neighbors backyard. He was recently told to leave the island according to a few sources. He and Ed Nadelin were expert free foot skaters that did interesting moves while gripping the board with their toes. Man, didn't seem like it was too long ago when we all congregated in Del Mar paving the way to today's industry. I'm still happy to be hanging in there in good health and still skating :) and will continue to skate for my era proving that some of us old timers like Coleman still find those trucks, boards and wheels a fascinating fun device. I'm holding up my glass of merlot/cab and toasting the days when Skitch was blowing audiences away with his supreme gymnastic/athletic moves. He'll forever live in my mind as a skateboard hall-of-famer! cYask8 < br>     Rate post 266592 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Gorilla Grip On 2/20/2007 Joe Lehm wrote in from United States  (65.19.nnn.nnn) What year did he first do it?     Rate post 266584 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Skitch Hitchcock dying On 2/20/2007 Larry White wrote in from United States  (207.233.nnn.nnn) Skitch Hitchcock is in Mission Hospital in Laguna Hills suffering from liver failure. He is not expected to last long. If you know anything about skate history you know who he is.     Rate post 266565 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Handstand pic 1977 On 2/13/2007 Marc F. wrote in from United States  (64.12.nnn.nnn) This pic of my friend and I was taken by the local newspaper in WV in 1977.     Rate post 266267 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) All time fave On 2/13/2007 Joe Lehm wrote in from United States  (65.19.nnn.nnn) Jack, the one of you being chased by the Mustang is my all time fave, we have used it here at Skate School for ads and and it's on our website. I guess I owe you royalties by now. I'm looking for a copy of Punkture Madness for Skate School, any leads? I'm obsessed with the Turning Point ramp which I enjoyed at Marina back in '79. Cradles are fun, don't get me wrong, but the 16 degree slope of Turning Point is what made it pumpable and special. I still consider it the first real loop and it was mastered by many. Any pictures out there? Ambitious builders?     Rate post 266246 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) age and value HELP of vintage skateboard On 2/13/2007 Dana wrote in from United States  (12.218.nnn.nnn) have this vintage skateboard with a BULLDOG graphic on the underside of the wood deck and signed VARIFLEX. the bulldog is blue with studded collar and is standing in front of a picket fence and fire hydrant. there is a full moon or sun graphic in the back of all of this. can any one date this board as well give a sence of value? Thank you. will try to photo and submitt but if not help can be emailed     Rate post 266244 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) save those photos1 On 2/12/2007 john Gilmour wrote in from United States  (75.200.nnn.nnn) Hey Adam- could you please copy this thread/forum into an archive because I doubt people will go to the trouble to scan photos in again and it would be a shame to see some of these vanish to dead links in a months from now. JG     Rate post 266190 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Rolling back the clock On 2/6/2007 Jack wrote in from United States  (70.237.nnn.nnn) 1977 San Luis Obispo County Championships Sunday races in Los Osos, California. This is where Fluitt, Dunn and I used to practice. Judi Oyama took the photo. My first backyard ramp, 1976 0r 1977. My pal Dave Arend and I dreamed up this creation after a trip to Skatopia on opening day. Me being carted off to the hospital with a seriously broken arm. Five day stay in hospital. Broke it in the freestyle event at SLO COunty Championships. Just plain stupid. New Years Day 1975, trying to break 40mph. 8" wide mahogany deck, Chicago trucks with one bushing removed from each truck, replaced with steel washers, Roller Sports loose ball wheels. We weren't smart enough to have the car track me a bit off to the side.     Rate post 265750 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Local skaters in WV 1977 On 2/6/2007 Marc F. wrote in from United States  (152.163.nnn.nnn)     Rate post 265739 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Lester Kasai at Trashmore 1987 On 2/6/2007 Marc F wrote in from United States  (205.188.nnn.nnn)     Rate post 265718 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) North Myrtle Beach skatepark 1984 On 2/6/2007 Marc F. wrote in from United States  (205.188.nnn.nnn)     Rate post 265715 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) North Myrtle Beach Skatepark in 1984 On 2/6/2007 Marc F. wrote in from United States  (205.188.nnn.nnn) http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o119/RealRiders2006/MVC-026S.jpg     Rate post 265713 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Old school photos On 2/5/2007 mike wrote in from United States  (69.250.nnn.nnn) Hey, any of you oldtimers have any first hand or some vintage pic of any of the dogtown skaters? i need some old pic of alva adams peralta and the rest of the crew. im putting a film together about the whole socal skating scene from the 70's to 80's and any pics would be greatly helpful thanks     Rate post 265642 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Thrasher Wagon Pic On 2/3/2007 Marc F wrote in from United States  (205.188.nnn.nnn) The pic was taken in Greenville SC around 1984 at halpipe contest sponsored by 17th street Surf Shop in VA. The Thrasher Wagon belongs to Tim Paine I believe.     Rate post 265531 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Thrasher Wagon On 2/3/2007 Marc F. wrote in from United States  (205.188.nnn.nnn)     Rate post 265530 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Hosoi Pic On 2/3/2007 Marc F. wrote in from United States  (205.188.nnn.nnn) The pic of Hosoi was taken at a practice session the evening before the contest in 1987. I have about 30 more pics of the pros. I will try to post a few in the next few days.     Rate post 265529 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Hosoi "Rocket Air" at Trashmore On 2/3/2007 Marc F. wrote in from United States  (205.188.nnn.nnn)     Rate post 265528 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Trashmore pics? On 2/3/2007 Marc F. wrote in from United States  (205.188.nnn.nnn) Anyone have an good pics from the Mount Trashmore contest in VA Beach in 1986 and 1987? I have some but I need to scan them     Rate post 265527 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Ellen O'Neil 1977 On 2/3/2007 Chris Yandall wrote in from United States  (70.167.nnn.nnn) Ellen shined!     Rate post 265503 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Ty Page - Monster Skater On 2/3/2007 Chris Yandall wrote in from United States  (70.167.nnn.nnn) vintage ty page     Rate post 265502 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) CLASSIC On 2/3/2007 SAM wrote in from United States  (68.59.nnn.nnn) U GUYS ROCK! Peters, I want to hear the story about skating the hat. Carry-on.     Rate post 265487 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) dorks On 2/2/2007 bob emantail wrote in from United States  (64.18.nnn.nnn) wow you guys rock cepp on koming with the pics     Rate post 265433 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Pics On 2/1/2007 Cat wrote in from United States  (67.117.nnn.nnn) Thanks everyone---- keep em' coming. These old pics are great!     Rate post 265383 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) 1976 T.V. - CH. 7 - EYEWITNESS NEWS... On 2/1/2007 Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco wrote in from United States  (71.136.nnn.nnn) ========================================== Here's a cool old pic for this Forum - BELOW: 1976 - FILMING FOR T.V. - CH. 7's EYEWITNESS NEWS ! L-R: FRED ANDERSON, RENE CARRASCO, BILL MOONEY, DAVID FERRY, JERRY VALDEZ, RICHY CARRASCO, AND JOHN STRAZIZITCH. Photo: Courtesy of Skateboard World. The 'Brown Bomber' was only 14 yrs. old in this photo ! Take care, ..............-Rene Carrasco. ==============================================     Rate post 265381 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0) Charlie Ransom.... On 2/1/2007 Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco wrote in from United States  (71.136.nnn.nnn) ======================================== Charlie - Here's your 1978 All-Pro Skateboard Bubble Gum Trading Card ! It says: Charlie Ransom AGE 17 ! Take care, bro. - .....................-Rene CANNONBALL Carrasco. =========================================     Rate post 265379 ! Best-Of Ncdsa (0)   Informative (0)   Abuse(0)   Flag Moderators (0)

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