OMAR HASSAN MAGIC CARPET: The August 1990 Blockhead ad read “Why is Omar Hassan pro at 16?” Hmm… I wonder… The ad featured Omar’s first graphics, the “Magic Carpet”, Omar was also featured on the cover. Omar’s insane antics at the Blockhead Ramp while filming for Splendid Eye Torture cemented the decision to turn him pro at such a young age and as you all know, things worked out just fine.
The Magic Carpet graphics were inked by Ron Cameron and pays tribute to Omar’s heritage, there were two other renditions of the Magic Carpet in a diamond and oval shape…but the rectangle was the first one.
OMAR HASSAN MAGIC CARPET REISSUE DECK:
- Original release date mid 1990,
- Reissue date 2023
- Screen graphics by Damon Mills
- Top: Laser burn , Screen printed logo,
- Hand numbered & logo’d by Dave B.
- Number produced: 135
- Blue stain has metallic silver sky
- W: 10″ L:32″ WB: 14.5″
- Nose: 5.5″ Tail: 6.75″
- MFG Watson Laminates, San Diego CA
- Old School hole pattern
- Construction: 7-ply maple
Blockhead alumni Omar Hassan first ripped this coping in 1989 and still rips it almost 30 years later! Session with friends Patrick Ryan, Tom Schaar and Chris Gregson who throw down some new uncharted lines
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.
