Blockhead Skateboards

Overview

Blockhead Skateboards is a skateboarding brand specializing in old-school and vintage-style decks, reissues of 1980s and early 1990s graphics, and modern shapes with classic-inspired artwork. It holds a niche position in the skate market, appealing to enthusiasts of retro skate culture through limited-batch reissues and products like wheels and apparel. The brand is notable for its DIY origins, iconic mini-ramp sessions, and association with pros from the 1980s and 1990s.

History

Blockhead Skateboards was founded in 1985 by Dave Bergthold in a northern California garage with $3,000 saved from pizza deliveries. It relocated to Roseville in 1986, built its first mini-ramp, and expanded with pros like Jim Gray and Mark Partain by the late 1980s. In 1989, it licensed with Tracker Trucks and moved to Oceanside, California. The brand continues operations, reissuing classic designs like Notch Nose and Just Another while adding new wheels.

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing details are not specified on the company's site. Decks are produced to match original 1980s and 1990s concave and specs for reissues, likely outsourced to standard skate industry facilities in the United States or Asia.

Notable Products

• Notch Nose - Iconic reissued deck graphic from the 1980s.
• Just Another - Classic reissue deck known for its artwork.
• Wild Things wheels - Popular wheels from the late 1980s expansion era.
• Blockhead Ramp - Legendary mini-ramp central to the brand's early culture.
• Dave-O model - 9.8-inch modern deck named after founder Dave Bergthold.

Reputation

Blockhead is respected among old-school skate enthusiasts for its authentic reissues and preservation of 1980s graphics and shapes. Professionals and veterans appreciate its DIY heritage and ties to influential skaters. It maintains a cult following but operates on a smaller scale compared to larger brands, with limited production runs that can frustrate availability.