1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

The Holy Grail if you ask me.. Remembering our historical 1960s ventures into outer space (Apollo happened in’61). Its of the era whereby these first wooden boards with metal wheels were meant to teach you how to surf by what was assumed to be easier… This one is in better shape than many… And these are very rare. Note the is a faint “Larry” written in faded marker in the very top, tip, of the rocket (see finger point pics). Graphics are brighter and more complete with fine details than many examples; Lovely example. Made in Little Rock Arkansas! 23.25″ L x 5.5″ W. It doesn’t get cool than this folks! Vintage space travel meets vintage skateboarding! 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.. Skateboard with metal trucks. Old wooden skate deck. Metal wheels for smooth ride. Wooden skateboard with metal wheels. Retro metal wheels skateboard. 60s era skate deck. Vintage skateboard with character. Wooden skateboard with retro charm. Metal wheels for vintage feel. Classic wooden skateboard design. Vintage skateboard for collectors. Antique metal wheels skateboard. Vintage skateboard with history. Wooden deck with metal wheels. Classic skateboard with character. Vintage skateboard from Little Rock, Arkansas.

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Rare Vintage Wood Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels Striped Cat Lion Tiger Cheetah

Print is still strong / vibrant and in much better condition than most. The last 1/3 of the tail looks double-printed accidently from the factory.. Makes me feel like its in-motion. Made by Nash of Texas! 26.25″ L x 5.25″ W.

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Vintage EARLY 1950s Sidewalk Surfboard Surf Board Wooden Skateboard Metal Wheels

Looks like it may be 1950s.. I love the 50s style chrome paint with woodgrain popping through! I have never seen metal wheels with this same elongated support system underneath (and extra bolts)! Please note the condition of the wheels.. Several are not perfectly round… And attest to the story this board could tell… That massive jump, that double-dog-dare, that friendly push.. 22″ L x 4.25″ W x 3.25 T. 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.. Skateboard with metal trucks. Old wooden skate deck. Metal wheels for smooth ride. Wooden skateboard with metal wheels. Retro metal wheels skateboard. 60s era skate deck. Vintage skateboard with character. Wooden skateboard with retro charm. Metal wheels for vintage feel. Classic wooden skateboard design. Vintage skateboard for collectors. Antique metal wheels skateboard. Vintage skateboard with history. Wooden deck with metal wheels. Classic skateboard with character. Vintage skateboard from Little Rock, Arkansas.

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

The Holy Grail if you ask me.. Remembering our historical 1960s ventures into outer space (Apollo happened in’61). Its of the era whereby these first wooden boards with metal wheels were meant to teach you how to surf by w hat was assumed to be easier… This one is in better shape than many… And these are very rare. Made in Little Rock Arkansas! 23.25″ L x 5.5″ W. It doesn’t get cool than this folks! Vintage space travel meets vintage skateboarding! 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.. Skateboard with metal trucks. Old wooden skate deck. Metal wheels for smooth ride. Wooden skateboard with metal wheels. Retro metal wheels skateboard. 60s era skate deck. Vintage skateboard with character. Wooden skateboard with retro charm. Metal wheels for vintage feel. Classic wooden skateboard design. Vintage skateboard for collectors. Antique metal wheels skateboard. Vintage skateboard with history. Wooden deck with metal wheels. Classic skateboard with character. Vintage skateboard from Little Rock, Arkansas.

Vintage Progressive Skateboards Wooden Deck 1970s NOS Oak 32 Atlanta

Vintage Progressive Skateboards Wooden Deck 1970s NOS Oak 32 Atlanta

Vintage Progressive Skateboards Wooden Deck 1970s NOS Oak 32 Atlanta

Vintage Progressive Skateboards Wooden Deck 1970s NOS Oak 32 Atlanta

Vintage Progressive Skateboards Wooden Deck 1970s NOS Oak 32 Atlanta

Vintage Progressive Skateboards Wooden Deck 1970s NOS Oak 32 Atlanta

Vintage Progressive Skateboards Wooden Deck 1970s NOS Oak 32 Atlanta

Vintage Progressive Skateboards Wooden Deck 1970s NOS Oak 32 Atlanta

Vintage Progressive Skateboards Wooden Deck 1970s NOS Oak 32 Atlanta

Vintage Progressive Skateboards Wooden Deck 1970s NOS Oak 32 Atlanta

Vintage Progressive Skateboards Wooden Deck 1970s NOS Oak 32 Atlanta

Vintage Progressive Skateboards Wooden Deck 1970s NOS Oak 32 Atlanta

Vintage Progressive Skateboards Wooden Deck 1970s NOS Oak 32 Atlanta

Vintage Progressive Skateboards Wooden Deck – 1970s – NOS / Unmounted. Offered here is a. Vintage Progressive Skateboards wooden deck. Believed to date from the. Progressive Skateboards of Atlanta. Unused, unmounted deck (NOS). That has never had trucks installed. 32 inches long by 6.75 inches wide. Tail and center beam construction. Pre-marked truck mounting locations (never drilled). Factory grip tape with original Progressive logo. This board represents an. From a period when boards were still closely tied to surf and sidewalk-surf culture rather than modern street skating. New Old Stock (NOS). Has never been mounted or ridden. However, due to age (approximately 50 years), the following. Age-related issues are present and clearly visible in photos. Glue separation and drying along seams and edges. Wood checking and surface cracking from long-term storage. Minor finish wear consistent with age, not use. No truck holes drilled; only factory layout marks present. Because of the glue drying and wood separation, this deck is best suited for. Collection, display, or restoration. Not recommended for riding. In its current state. All condition details are shown clearly in the photos, which are part of the description. Width: 6.75 inches. Why This Board Matters. 1970s wooden skateboard decks. From smaller regional brands are increasingly hard to find, especially. Most surviving boards from this era were ridden heavily or modified. This piece survived unmounted, making it a strong candidate for. Wall art / shop display. Museum or archival collections. Authentic early skateboarding history. No attempt has been made to repair, reglue, or refinish the deck so that its originality is preserved. Please review all photos and ask questions before purchasing.

Vintage 1960s Sidewalk Surfboard By Champion Wooden Skateboard Blue Lettering

Vintage 1960s Sidewalk Surfboard By Champion Wooden Skateboard Blue Lettering

Vintage 1960s Sidewalk Surfboard By Champion Wooden Skateboard Blue Lettering

Vintage 1960s Sidewalk Surfboard By Champion Wooden Skateboard Blue Lettering

Vintage 1960s Sidewalk Surfboard By Champion Wooden Skateboard Blue Lettering

Vintage 1960s Sidewalk Surfboard By Champion Wooden Skateboard Blue Lettering

Vintage 1960s Sidewalk Surfboard By Champion Wooden Skateboard Blue Lettering

Vintage 1960s Sidewalk Surfboard By Champion Wooden Skateboard Blue Lettering

Vintage 1960s Sidewalk Surfboard By Champion Wooden Skateboard Blue Lettering

The Vintage 1960s Sidewalk Surfboard by Champion is a classic wooden skateboard with blue lettering, capturing the nostalgia and style of the era. With its iconic design and durable craftsmanship, this skateboard embodies the spirit of skateboarding in the 1960s. Perfect for collectors or enthusiasts looking to experience the history and charm of vintage skateboarding, this Champion sidewalk surfboard is a unique and timeless piece that harkens back to a bygone age of skateboarding culture.

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

The Holy Grail if you ask me.. Remembering our historical 1960s ventures into outer space (Apollo happened in’61). Its of the era whereby these first wooden boards with metal wheels were meant to teach you how to surf by w hat was assumed to be easier… This one is in better shape than many… And these are very rare. Made in Little Rock Arkansas! 20″ L x 4.75″ W. It doesn’t get cool than this folks! Vintage space travel meets vintage skateboarding! 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.. Skateboard with metal trucks. Old wooden skate deck. Metal wheels for smooth ride. Wooden skateboard with metal wheels. Retro metal wheels skateboard. 60s era skate deck. Vintage skateboard with character. Wooden skateboard with retro charm. Metal wheels for vintage feel. Classic wooden skateboard design. Vintage skateboard for collectors. Antique metal wheels skateboard. Vintage skateboard with history. Wooden deck with metal wheels. Classic skateboard with character. Vintage skateboard from Little Rock, Arkansas.

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

1960s Apollo Apolo Skateship Wood Wooden Skateboard Skate Board Metal Wheels

The Holy Grail if you ask me.. Remembering our historical 1960s ventures into outer space (Apollo happened in’61). Its of the era whereby these first wooden boards with metal wheels were meant to teach you how to surf by what was assumed to be easier… This one is in better shape than many… And these are very rare. Made in Little Rock Arkansas! 23.25″ L x 5.5″ W. It doesn’t get cool than this folks! Vintage space travel meets vintage skateboarding! 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.. Skateboard with metal trucks. Old wooden skate deck. Metal wheels for smooth ride. Wooden skateboard with metal wheels. Retro metal wheels skateboard. 60s era skate deck. Vintage skateboard with character. Wooden skateboard with retro charm. Metal wheels for vintage feel. Classic wooden skateboard design. Vintage skateboard for collectors. Antique metal wheels skateboard. Vintage skateboard with history. Wooden deck with metal wheels. Classic skateboard with character. Vintage skateboard from Little Rock, Arkansas.