This rare vintage antique wood wooden sidewalk skateboard (Sidewalk Surfboard) by Metal Masters Inc is a unique piece of sporting history. The SURFER model exudes a retro 60s vibe, perfect for those looking to channel their inner surfing enthusiast. Made in the United States, this piece showcases the craftsmanship and style of a bygone era, making it a valuable addition to any collection of vintage skateboarding memorabilia.
The VTG ZIPEES Sidewalk Surfboard is a vintage 60s skateboard with a unique design inspired by the era. Manufactured by Manning Mfg in Chicago, this wooden deck features the ZIPEES brand logo and model number M-444. This classic board is perfect for collectors or enthusiasts looking for a piece of skating history from the United States. Metal wheels 27″ inches long 6 1/4″ inch wide 3 1/2 Height All original acquired from the original owner!
One of the very first! A rare, special, piece of Americana! Coined as a way to learn how to surf better…. Just enough use and patina to give her that street creed. However, before skateboards there were scooters, sometimes known as kick scooters and push scooters. Varied forms of scooters have been traced back to the early 1900s, most of them made from wood, metal, or a combination of the two. Scooters had anywhere from two to four wheels. Some of the wheels were metal and others were similar to the wheels on pedal cars. In the 1940s and 1950s, crate scooters made popular sidewalk vehicles. Most crate scooters were handmade. They were relatively inexpensive and simple for kids to construct by using a milk crate or wooden fruit box and metal roller skate wheels attached to a wooden 2 x 4. Eventually kids started removing the boxes and handlebars and just started riding the board with wheels, reminiscent of the famous skateboard scene in the 1985 film. Back to the Future. By the early 1960s, skateboarding started luring participants from the surfer scene. In 1962 a southern California surf shop, Val Surf, began making its own brand of skateboards and struck a deal with Chicago Roller Skate Company for the wheels. The skateboards began to attract everyday surfers who could use the boards when they weren’t in the water, and thus the term “sidewalk surfer” was coined. Additionally, skateboarding gained popularity when Larry Stevenson, publisher of. Promoted it in his monthly magazine. In 1963, Stevenson made the first professional skateboards using the Makaha brand and organized the first known skateboarding contest. That same year saw an evolution in skateboard design with the use of clay (also known as composite) wheels that replaced treacherous metal ones. Moving ahead, in 1964 surf and sailing entrepreneur Hobart “Hobie” Alter joined forces with Vita-Pakt company to make a line of Hobie skateboards; the Hobie line also sponsored several contests and professional skaters. Later that summer, the musical group Jan and Dean performed Sidewalk Surfin. On Dick Clark’s. An event which helped further popularize skateboarding with mainstream society. In 1965, the skateboarding sport peaked as manufacturers tried to keep up with the demand, cranking out an estimated 50 million skateboards between 1963 and 1965. In May, the world’s first skatepark, Surf City in Tucson, Arizona opened to the public..
Heres an Awesome piece of skateboarding history. 1970′s Makaha Originator. In Great Condition for its age. Has a very small amount of wear as shown in photos.
Original Vintage Variflex Skateboard Wood. Overall good condition due to age. There is a sticker on the bottom of the board in middle. See pictures for overall condition.
Vintage Hobie Super Surfer Vita Pakt Wood Skateboard w/Original Clay Wheels VGC. There are a few scratches, but this skateboard looks great for its age and what it was intended to be used for – please see photos & video. Measures approximately 28.75″ long and 7″ wide and 3.5 tall. Contact with any questions.
Shows obvious wear and tear. Vintage 80′s Vision Johnee Kop, Power Brah! Wood Skateboard / INVADER trucks. You will get what you see. Will be carefully packed to arrive to you safely.
One of the earliest boards. A piece of history. Made by Fleetwing I think they missed an opportunity… It would have been way cooler to be “Feetwing” or… Metal wheels with dope matching yellowing hubcaps. 18.5″ L x 4.5″ W. Note the small chips along the edge of the board and the black sneaker scuff marks. ? Early Skateboarding History (1950s-early 1960s): The Wood & Metal Era. Origins : Skateboarding began in the 1950s in California, as a land-based version of surfing-often called sidewalk surfing. Surfers improvised by attaching roller skate wheels to wooden planks. Decks : Made from simple wood planks, often straight and flat with no concave or kicktail. Sometimes cut from surplus wood or repurposed from other uses. Wheels : The earliest skateboards used steel or metal wheels -typically from roller skates. These wheels offered poor grip and a rough ride, especially on uneven pavement. Ride Quality : Steel wheels made skateboards dangerous and unpredictable -they’d skid easily, and small rocks or cracks could stop them instantly. Despite this, kids rode them in streets, driveways, and empty pools. DIY Culture : Most early boards were homemade, especially before commercial production began. Creative modifications and experimentation were common. Companies like Roller Derby, Val Surf, and Makaha started producing skateboards for sale in stores. These boards were still wood with metal wheels, although clay composite wheels soon replaced metal around 1963, improving safety and performance. With the clay wheel improvement and surf-style marketing, skateboarding boomed in popularity. Major brands and magazines emerged, and competitions began.