In 1985 after narrowing down the doodles and rough draft attempts, I launched Blockhead in my parents Nor-Cal garage with 3 models, the Streetstyle, Rebel and Chaos. With the Streetstyle 1 and Rebel already reissued, the Chaos is the essential piece of the original trio collection. Not to mention, it sure is a looker ain’t it.
The Chaos was the first “fish” shaped board we did and my first attempts at screenprinting color blends in the “cosmic swelling vortex” background swirls. The graphic really featured the iconic Blockhead man, face logo, sunglass dude or whatever you want to call it but it sure screams 80’s!
These are made with the 6-ply Epoxy/Glass construction to keep them true to original…it’s an expensive process thus the price bump vs. standard 7-ply. Grab one while you can because the Chaos will possibly never be made again! For that reason I decided to really go off on the colors with 8 different combos available in a batch of only 60 boards so some colors are very very limited….tough choices! These bad boys are going fast so order up!
BLOCKHEAD RE-ISSUE Chaos:
- Art by Dave Bergthold
- Screen printed graphics
- 30 year logo, signed by Dave B.
- Dimensions: 10.25 x 30”, 6.25”
- Early/ mid 80‘s concave
- Old school hole pattern
- 6-ply maple, 2 ply glass, epoxy
- Original release date 1985
- Re-Issue date 2016
Blockhead Skateboards-Recycled Rubbish skate video 1991 Featuring Jason Dill, Rick Jaramillo, Laban Pheidias, Dan Rogers, Jeremy Wray, and Mark Wyndham.
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.
