Eric Dressen is a name that resonates deeply in the skateboarding world. A true icon of the scene, he’s known not only for his raw talent and unique style but also for the lasting influence he’s had on generations of skaters. Hailing from Los Angeles, Dressen got his start at an early age, diving headfirst […]
The collision of two unstoppable forces—Santa Cruz Skateboards and the legendary Godzilla—has produced a new, exclusive collection that pays tribute to the King of the Monsters. This lineup brings together the renowned skateboarding culture of Santa Cruz with the thrilling and complex history of Godzilla, celebrating each of their influences on pop culture over the […]
Erick Winkowski is a skater who simply defies categorization. Known to many on Instagram as @8ballr, he stands out in the world of modern skateboarding with a style that’s as fluid as it is unpredictable. It’s hard to label him as strictly a street skater or a transition skater, because he thrives in both worlds. […]
Santa Cruz Skateboards, the world’s oldest continuous skateboard brand, was founded by Richard Novak, Doug Haut, and Jay Shuirman. Originally a surfboard company, they faced challenges with low profit margins. In 1973, a Hawaiian company requested 500 skateboards, and using surplus fiberglass, Santa Cruz produced their first batch, which quickly sold out. This success marked […]
Cred is important in skateboarding, so let me establish mine. I began skating when I was ten in sunny California around 1970, in the bad old days of clay wheels. I also started surfing about then, walking with my purple Haut longboard every day from Santa Cruz’ Seventh Avenue to Cowells, and putting in the […]
Into the 1980s, NHS morphed into Santa Cruz Skateboards and became a powerhouse assembling a Murderer’s Row of top vert skaters that included Keith Meek, Jeff Grosso, Jason Jesse and Rob Roskopp. Well, that caption sucks, according to Tim Piumarta: “As to your ‘Murderer’s Row:’ you totally miss the point. NHS never ‘morphed’ into anything. […]