ON DISPLAY AT CALSTREETS VANCOUVER: In 1975, Road Rider 6’s stood as the crown jewel among the Road Rider Wheel family, which also included the 2’s and 4’s. These particular wheels, poured with care in ’75, were meticulously boxed, wrapped, and packed, only to be forgotten until this moment in time. Now, the exciting news […]
The Ave Green Bench boasts a rich skateboarding history, from featuring in your favorite videos to sparking an east coast rivalry. This bench has a story that’s as legendary as it gets. Originally installed as a pair at an office building in Santa Ana, California, the green curved bench swiftly found its way to a […]
If you’re on the hunt for an electric skateboard that’s a true game-changer, your search ends here. The Onsra Velar Belt Drive Electric Skateboard Complete is a beast waiting to be unleashed, ready to provide you with the riding experience you’ve always dreamed of. In this comprehensive review, we’ll dive deep into what makes the […]
This September we gear up for a special collaboration between The Pokémon Company and Santa Cruz skateboards. The Pokémon community hasn’t seen a collection this sparkly since the legendary collection. Both brands starting from humble beginnings to rise up to their respective positions in the pantheon of human culture. The Pokémon company / GameFreak founded […]
SANTA CRUZ X POKÉMON RELEASE Sept 13, 2023 9 AM EST! Limited to 5 decks per customer. Hey all you skate shredders and fellow Pokémon fanatics! Get ready to drop in on some gnarly news! Check this out: we’re stoked to unveil an ultra-rare mashup that’s gonna blow your minds! It’s time to channel your […]
In cherished memory of my beloved feline companion, Spike. A stalwart presence in our lives for an impressive 21 years, she etched her place deep within our hearts. Cloaked in the elegance of a Black Tuxedo Cat, Spike wandered the avenues of Lonsdale as if the streets were an extension of her kingdom. Her confident […]
Get ready Vancouver! Welcome to the world of Savage Skateboard School, where we’re all about bridging the gap between newcomers and the OG skaters, and creating a seriously rad space to learn, grow, and just have fun. We’ve taken our time to find the the best skateparks where your first ride will be smooth as […]
The best things in life happen organically. In 1978 the first incarnation of CalStreets, Skateboard Central was born. Forged from a passion for skating and a regional need for products in the early ’80s the second iteration was born, California Streets. Immediately abbreviated by local skaters to “CalStreets”, the shop quickly swept the market in […]
First discovered in 1979 by Mike Archemedes, The historic China Banks are a spot to behold. Located in San Francisco’s famous Chinatown. China Banks has become a proving ground for the more trasition inclined residents of SF. First printed in a historic Venture ad featuring Ken Takeda in 1985. His roll in on the banks […]
These days, we see skateboard truck companies compete fiercely. Tons of time and money goes into the research & development of coming up with the lightest, most responsive, durable, and good looking truck for all types of skating. Brands like Ace and Tensor are implementing clever design ideas into their flagship models to make them […]
There have been more than a few attempts to put a glow-in-the-dark (GITD) skateboard to market in Canada. For the most part the products ended up about as useful as glow sticks at a rave. They were used then tossed aside – broken and defeated on the street. A remnant of a good time had, […]
ONSRA Challenger Compare EVOLVE Stoke You’re online and searching for an Evolve Skateboard alternative. Perhaps you’ve owned one in the past and found it simply wasn’t for you. Maybe it wasn’t accommodating to the terrain and riding conditions that you frequently find yourself in. Alternatively, you may pride yourself in discovering new innovations in outdoor […]