The Blockhead Grumpy Man 32.25″ x 9.5″ Deck: You know this guy….he’s the one that snarls and curses as you bomb past him on the sidewalk. The “Grumpy Man” made his debut on the 1989 Streetstyle board and was also featured on a couple more decks and t-shirts (the text in the voice bubble was taken from the t-shirt).
The reissues are amazing but I thought it would be fun to do something a bit more hands on. With a couple big boxes of every imaginable color of Plutonium brand paint and a bit of help from Richard at Watson Laminates, a limited number of these boards were hand stenciled top and bottom and then Damon finished them off with a single color screen print.
The original idea was to make more boards for you to ride but then they came out so rad you just might want to hang one. While Ron and I plan on making other limited art boards in the near future for the “Skartplanks” page of the site, it was decided to offer these unsigned and unnumbered at a price you can afford to ride if you want. So your choice, ride it or hang it…or slap some rails on it and ride it then hang it!
Dave B.
GRUMPY MAN SPECS:
- Art by Ron Cameron
- Bottom: multicolor spraypaint
- One color screen print
- Dimensions: 9.5″ x 32.25”
- Construction: 7-ply maple
- New school hole pattern
- Colors may differ
- Ride it or hang it!
Blockhead skateboards-Debbie Does Blockhead skate video 1992 Featuring Rick Jaramillo, Jeff King, Paul Luna, Laban Pheidias, Mike Sinclair, and Jeremy Wray.
Blockhead Skateboards, which took its roots in a Northern California garage in 1985 under the leadership of Dave Bergthold, had a remarkable journey that spanned approximately a decade. During this period, CALSTREETS played a crucial role in distributing Blockhead skates throughout Canada in the '80s. This collaboration led to the forging of enduring friendships, unforgettable moments, the launch of successful careers, the creation of iconic skate ramps, and a wealth of unforgettable skateboarding experiences.
The impact of Blockhead on the skateboarding world was profound and multifaceted. Be it the original and striking artwork by Ron Cameron, the intense and heated sessions on 'The Blockhead Ramp,' or the numerous talented individuals who emerged from this era to leave their mark on the skateboard industry as professionals and industry shapers, Blockhead's legacy remains deeply ingrained in the fabric of skateboarding history.
