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Sean Cliver Delves Into the History of Everslicks

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For its latest offering, StrangeLove tapped Dave Carnie to collaborate on a special Christmas-themed Everslick board and zine. Fans of Carnie’s humor will certainly be rejoicing over this release. In honor of the occasion, Sean Cliver delves into the history of Everslicks on Strangelove’s blog, and provides some fascinating details about the rise and fall of slick-bottoms during their heyday in the ‘90s.

Where Santa Cruz fucked up with the Everslick™, though, was adhering to a sense of proprietary pride in their innovation with strict logotype branding across the board on all boards in the first year out, thereby sacrificing any graphic fun in the process*. So I can’t really say the whole slick concept “took off” right away, or at least not until other companies like World Industries and Blind jumped on the train and derailed it to Funland by capitalizing on the ability to create full process-color continuous-tone graphics, e.g. the Blind Jason Lee “Burger” board, Rudy Johnson’s “40 Ouncer,” the World Industries Jeremy Klein “Black Eye Kid,” Randy Colvin’s “Colvinetics,” and many memorable others. Suddenly slicks were a very big deal in skateboarding! But also a particularly heavy deal, because the plastic skin tacked on an additional eighth layer to the deck (more on that later).

Regardless, every company throughout the industry in the early/mid ’90s started to pile on the plastic in their higgledy-piggledy board releases (calculated seasonal drops were still not a thing). Some even tried to finagle it into their own “unique” constructions and printing methods, but Jesus Christ… whoever thought that putting the graphic under a semi-translucent-if-not-kinda-cummy-in-appearance-condom-of-sorts was clearly (or unclearly?) out of their gourd. And while many utilized the new graphic medium for the betterment of creativity in skateboarding, it also enabled those with less than half of a wit to simply swipe imagery with little to no thought or effort whatsoever. Access to a flatbed scanner was all that was required to enter the slippery slope to market.

Head over to StrangeLove to read the entire piece. The new Carnie board is also available now, and would make a fine gift for any skater this holiday season.

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Vans Skateboarding x Spitfire Wheels

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Vans Skateboarding and Spitfire Wheels have teamed up to create a durable and adaptable footwear and apparel collection that draws inspiration from memorable skateboarding trips with your friends.

Watch their collaboration video above featuring  Austin Kanfoush, Rowan Zorilla, Nick Michel and Nelly Morville.

Check out the Vans x Spitfire collection here.

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Independent Trucks Launch New Collab Helmet and Pads Collection

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Triple Eight / 187 Killer Pads and Independent Trucks have teamed up to create the new Independent Trucks helmet and pads collection. 

This collaboration features Triple Eight’s Certified Sweatsaver Helmet and 187 Killer Pads Combo & Six Packs, now available at your nearest skate shop.

Independent Trucks also dropped a new 3-minute skate edit featuring the collection. Watch the next-level vertical skateboarding at Tony Hawk’s ramp with Tom Schaar, Bryce Wettstein, Liam Pace, Reese Nelson and a follow-cam from Chris Gregson.

ABOUT 187 KILLER PADS

187 Killer Pads has been designing and constructing pads for top professionals for the past decade. Started by a long-time skater in a family-owned upholstery shop, 187 Killer Pads has become the preferred choice of skaters worldwide. With its visionary designs and revolutionary systems, 187 Killer Pads continues to raise industry standards and improve protective gear.

ABOUT TRIPLE EIGHT

Triple Eight was born on the streets of New York City.  Its first helmet hit the pavement in 1995. The brand has been developing rugged, stylish protective gear for action sports ever since.

Independent Trucks. 2023 November 7.  Independent Trucks Launch New Helmet and Pads Collection with Triple Eight & 187 Killer Pads [Press Release]

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New Balance Numeric Drops Tom Knox 600

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New Balance Numeric just released Tom Knox’s first signature model alongside its introduction video above.

The 600 is available in two colors, white with green and black with white. It features a FuelCell midsole for a propulsive feel and FantomFit technology on the toe for durability and fit. It also has molded Ortholite insole to boost comfort and NDurance rubber outsole for the right amount of flexibility and grip.

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