Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

Sims Flyayaway Skateboard Helmet 1979 1980, Jay Adams Design by Kanoa Surf

The Flyaway helmet was jointly developed by Tuzo Jerger at Kanoa, and legendary Z-boy Jay Adams although Tuzo probably just showed Jay a bunch of prototypes and Jay just said, that one. They came in plain, solid-color painted fiberglass, or, for an extra charge, you could get the hand painted airbrushed stripes like you see on the helmet above. Originally they came in blue and a red-orange color, but soon black appeared, and Tom Sims requested that a an airbrushed white version be made for their team riders. The helmet shells and straps were made in California, and final assembly was done in Baja California. This one is a size small. It still has all the original Sims stickers, including the custom red snakes that were used only on these helmets. Straps, buckles, and foam are all original. If you want to replace the foam, Marshall Wolf at Flyaway Helmets in Marina del Rey, California (maker of reproduction Flyaways), can sell you a replacement foam set.

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

NASH 17 Rat Fink Side Walk SURFBOARD 22 Skateboard 60s Vintage rare

This is a NASH 17 Rat Fink Skateboard. Overall condition seems to be pretty good. I’m not very familiar with this item, please see pics and feel free to ask any questions you might have or if you need more pictures let me know. I got this at a garage I cleaned out a couple years ago and just held onto it cause I thought it was cool. A friend estimated the value and I’ve seen some on this site in worse condition. I’m willing to consider most reasonable offers.