Although not as iconic as the Evil Eye, the Mosiac Snakes is beloved by a huge number of skaters. You may have noticed the theme of Sam’s pro models over the years, they all have snakes apart from his first model the ”Sticky Man”. Rumor has it, actually truth be told he had a thing for pet snakes! Be careful where you step at Sam’s house! The Sam Cunningham Mosaic Snakes is slitheringly fun.
Beloved by many the ”Mosiac Snakes” graphic was inked by Ron Cameron with updating to the creepy dripping SAM lettering! Simple yet bold, the symmetrical twin snakes offer an amazingly pleasing aesthetic. Also featured are the lizards carried over from the ”Evil Eye” design.
These decks are made in a replica mold to ensure the authenticity of the reissue shape. They also are drilled for old school hole pattern. These decks were manufactured in the United States and have wheel wells. Each deck is also signed by Sam himself and numbered.
SAM CUNNINGHAM MOSAIC SNAKES:
- 150 produced total
- Bottom: Screen printed graphics
- Front wheel wells
- Top: Screen printed 30 year logo, hand numbered
- Art: Ron Cameron
- Length 30.75”
- Width 10”
- Wheelbase 14.875”
- Tail 6.75
- Nose 4.25”
- Construction: 7-ply maple
- Old school layup
- Hole pattern: Old School
- MFG Watson Laminates (USA)
- Original release date 1987
- Pick your colour
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Blockhead was founded in 1985 in a northern California garage by Dave Bergthold and rolled strong for about ten years. Blockhead definitely made it’s mark in the skateboarding world whether it was the original style of Ron Cameron’s artwork. Ever hear of Sam Cunningham, Jim Gray, Mark Partain, Omar Hassan, Rick Howard, Laban Pheidias, Steve Berra, Jason Dill, Dan Rogers, RIck Jaramillo or Jeremy Wray? Highlights from the classic videos Splendid Eye Torture, Adventures in Cheese, Recycled Rubbish and Debbie Does Blockhead.
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.
