Chocolate Skateboards

Overview

Chocolate Skateboards is a professional skateboard company known for decks, apparel, accessories, and video productions. It operates as a sister brand to Girl Skateboards under Girl Distribution Company, featuring a roster of stylish skaters and legendary videos.¹²³⁷

History

Chocolate Skateboards was founded in April 1994 by Rick Howard, Spike Jonze, Mike Carroll, and Megan Baltimore as a sister brand to Girl Skateboards after the original name 'Sister' was trademarked by Steve Rocco.¹³ The name 'Chocolate' was chosen impromptu by Megan Baltimore.¹ It started to accommodate skaters not fitting on the Girl team, including Chico Brenes, and has grown through team expansions and video releases.⁶⁷⁸

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured overseas, typical for skateboard industry hardgoods like decks, with design and branding handled in the United States.²

Notable Products

• Chunk Logo Deck - Classic graphic deck model featured in team videos.
• Twin Tip Deck - Symmetrical shape for versatile street skating.
• Choco Cinema Videos - Video series documenting team skateboarding.
• Kenny Anderson Deck - Signature pro model known for stylish graphics.
• Chico Brenes Deck - Early pro model from brand origins.

Reputation

Enthusiasts and professionals regard Chocolate for its diverse, stylish team including riders like Kenny Anderson and Chico Brenes, and influential videos shot by Spike Jonze.²⁶⁸ It maintains a strong position in skate culture through consistent graphics and art shows.⁹ Criticisms are minimal in sources, with focus on its enduring industry presence since 1994.³⁷