"Right about the time of the legendary 1985 Sactramento Streetstyle contest, I launched Blockhead Skateboards in my parents Roseville garage," Dave Bergthold writes on his new Youtube post. Thanks to Dave and his preservation of his 40-year board brand, we're treated to a great story about these Streetstyle skateboard decks. And the best news, they're reissued and available now! Listen in:
"Right about the time of the legendary 1985 Sactramento Streetstyle contest, I launched Blockhead Skateboards in my parents Roseville garage. With a good chunk of all the money I had to my name I took out a full page ad in Thrasher Magazine to promote the first three Blockhead models, the Streetstyle, Rebel and Chaos. The Streetstyle was the most progressive street specific board on the market at the time with its 4" nose, the longest available throughout most of the 80's! We just reissued the 1985 Streetstyle in the original red color for the first time ever to celebrate Blockhead's 40th anniversary, these are signed and numbered and feature the old school hole pattern and screen printed graphics just like they were in 1985. Also available is a modern hole "rider" version with a bit steeper concave and tail for better functionality. They're just as fun to ride now as. they were in 1985! Pick one up at blockheadskateboards.com before they all sell out.
Much thanks for all your support for the past 40 years! Dave Bergthold AKA Blockhead Dave"
Screen-printing boards, nearly a lost art, but they look and feel so much better than heat-transfers.
More history from Dave and the Blockheads:
Found rain-damaged in a garden shed or still in great shape at an antique store, these shapes and graphics have stood the test of time. Radical 80s artifacts! These new Streetstyle decks are screen-printed just like the originals! Pick up some history and hang it on the wall, or ride it!
