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In the summer of 1950, Hobie Alter combined his love for woodworking and the ocean to shape surfboards in his family’s Laguna Beach home. His innovative craftsmanship and quality soon gained a reputation, attracting renowned athletes and craftsmen to the brand. In 1954, his father...

    Features:
  • Milton "Smoookes" Martinez' pro model bearings
  • Green shields and Smoookes print on outer ring
  • "Balls out" technology with deep groove raceways and high impact cage design
  • Pre-lubraicated with ceramic oil
  • Comes in sealed package to ensure no rust or contaminants can access bearings in package
   

The standard seven-ply maple deck is practically timeless. For over four decades, skateboard decks have typically been constructed from seven thin veneers of maple wood, pressed together with an adhesive between each ply. Quite simply, this deck construction gives a skateboard a good amount of...

. Choosing a skateboard deck . Choosing skateboard trucks . Choosing skateboard wheels . Choosing skateboard bearings . Choosing skateboard hardware . Choosing a complete skateboard Choosing a Skateboard Deck What Kinds of Skateboard Decks Are There? Popsicle Skateboard Decks A standard skateboard deck is...