There’s been a lot of rad 
dudes out Sacramento over the years but in the mid 80’s Sam Cunningham was the top dog…Backyard ramps, pools, ditches, banks or street, Sam murdered them all! Sam’s first board the “gooey man” or “sticky man” was released in mid 1986 with some modified “clip art” graphics.
Young street skater Ron Cameron who had just gotten on the Blockhead team told Dave he liked to draw, showed him some sketchbooks of his bored school day doodles and the rest is history. Late in 1986 Ron inked the iconic “Sam Face” AKA “Evil Eye” that would be used for the next couple years on at least 4 other graphics including the popular “Good Sam”. This Sam graphic was originally on 6-ply epoxy/ glass decks made by Uncle Wiggley (painted) and then on 7-ply decks made by Madrid (stained and natural).
This first batch of 100 boards will have the Blockhead 30 year anniversary logo laser burned on the top and will be signed by Sam and Ron. This Sam graphic was originally on 6-ply epoxy/ glass decks made by Uncle Wiggley
(painted) and then on 7-ply decks made by Madrid (stained and natural).
BLOCKHEAD RE-ISSUE Evil Eye:
- Graphics: Red, Natural, Black
- 30 year logo, hand numbered
- Dimensions: 31″ x 9.875″
- 7-ply maple (old school layup)
- Hole pattern: Old School
- Original release date 1986
- Reissue date 2015
Skateboard video by Blockhead Skates. Featuring Sam Cuningham, Ron Cameron , Jim Gray and many more!
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.
