Most Wanted 21#12
Most WantedStrike Skateboards
Strike skateboards provide better skids for a better world. All of the sarcastic political ideas, philosophies, and artwork are the creation of Ron Cameron. Cats (7.5 x 31.125), Fight Nature (7.625 x 31.125), Forgive The Cops (7.75 x 31.25, 8.5 x 31.75), Live Hard Party Die (7.375 x 31.25), Population Explosion (7.875 x 32). strikeskateboards.com
Popwar Skateboards
Popwar's new Drops Technical boards have a teardrop-shaped piece of fiberglass over the back truck for strength and better pop. Rob Gonzalez (7.75 x 31.875), Kenny Reed (7.5 x 31.125), Cairo Foster (7.625 x 31.5), Chad Tim Tim (7.625 x 31.25). popwar.com
Darkstar Wheels
Darkstar Wheels is the evil-knight brand of skateboarding. Check out its Web site for Rodney Mullen's scientific explanation of what makes Darkstar different from all the rest of the urethanes. Carlos de Andrade Chaser (52 mm, 54D), Chad Fernandez L.A. County (53 mm, 54D), Chet Thomas Axe (51 mm, 54D), Gailea Momolu Barbed Wire (51.5 mm, 54D), Smoke dual durometer (52 mm, 70D/54D). darkstarwheels.com
Ruckus Trucks
New low-profile trucks from Ruckus are lower, lighter, and stronger. The no-slip axle design with improved bushing system are shown here in the 130 size (red/white, baby blue/white, green/black, and black/white). Also available (but not shown) in 120 for the tech dog and 140 for pool shredders. ruckusmetal.com
Lakai Footwear
Fall 2003 line features new designs including the Foster (brown leather) designed by Cairo Foster. Other new shoes include Staple2 (olive/gum), Soca (gray/white), Clermont (black pebble grain leather), Arsenal (black/white leather), and Penza (brown suede). lakai.com
Capix
Capix new pro helmets are CPSC certified. Colin McKay (metallic red), Danny Way (matte black), and Pierre Luc Gagnon (white). Opener (black) is not CPSC certified. Capix also offers a multitude of accesories including a Slam Kit, skate rack for your bike, pads, and anti-pads (no plastics caps), as well as headphone systems for its helmets. capixco.com
