Influenced by Rick’s original shapes…more from the “new graphics” board I suppose but even a little more eggy, here we have a fully modern version for your ripping pleasure.
After some road trip inspiration from a skunk on the side of a Dick Simon Trucking Company big rig (and perhaps some stinky feet), Ron Lemen inked the iconic skunk graphic with some Pepe Le Pew influence and also included cues from Ricks’s love of Root Beer and his baggy brown corduroy pants.
Rick’s brown pants were in the wash so each stain color features a different color of pants. Graphics are screen printed just like it’s 1991 when Rick’s first model dropped.
Deck Colors: black stain (turquoise top), magenta stain (brown top), orange stain (orange top), aqua blue stain (green top). Art by Ron Lemen.
Bottom: 4 color screen printed graphics by Damon Mills
Top: 2 color screenprint
RICK HOWARD SKUNK REISSUE DECK:
- W: 9.5″ L: 32.5″ WB: 14.5″
- Nose: 7.125″ Tail: 6.75″
- Wheel wells for more clearance
- Screen printing by Damon Mills
- Screen printed logo on top
- Hole pattern: New School
- Construction: 7-ply maple
- Manufactured by BBS in Baja CA
- Vancouver Local
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.
