Introducing the Blockhead 1985 Streetstyle, a rare gem limited to just 50 pieces!
In 1985, this board was truly ahead of its time with its 4” nose, the longest available at the time, and an innovative shape that made it the ultimate street board of its era.
I recently set up one of the Streetstyle 2’s, which shares the same iconic shape. Riding it has been an absolute blast, transporting me straight back to the mid-80s. It’s like stepping into a time machine and reliving the excitement of that era.
These limited edition boards are available in a vibrant fluorescent pink dip, featuring two distinct graphic color combinations. Plus, they come equipped with modern holes, allowing you to pair them with your preferred trucks – so you can grip it and rip it just the way you like!
RICK HOWARD SKUNK REISSUE DECK:
- Art: Dave Bergthold
- Number produced: 50
- Deck Colors: Fluorescent pink dip
- W: 9.125″ L: 30.125″ WB: 15.5″
- Nose: 4″ Tail: 6.625″
- Concave: Mellow tail, slight concave as original
- Screen printed graphics
- Manufactured by Watson Laminates, San Diego CA
- Hole pattern: New School
- Construction: 7-ply maple
- Front and rear wheel wells
- Original release date 1985, Reissue date 2023
We’ve unearthed buried treasure! In searching for original deck molds, 100 uncut Uncle Wiggley epoxy/glass blanks pressed in 1985 were discovered, these were the exact same blanks the first 3 Blockhead boards were cut out of in 1985! We were able to swing a deal for 30 blanks and are producing an ultra limited run of Streetstyle boards out of these. Here’s a video of Blockhead founder Dave Bergthold and former Uncle Wiggley production manage Dave Bedore dusting off the blanks and throwing down a bit of history before they’re loaded into Dave’s truck and driven down to Watson Laminates where they will be cut, sanded, painted and screen printed.
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.
