Dusters California
ActiveOverview
Dusters California is a skateboard brand specializing in premium cruiser skateboards and longboards, rooted in 1960s and 1970s surf, skate, and music cultures of California.12 It produces pre-assembled boards with matching components including decks, trucks, wheels, riser pads, and ABEC 7 bearings, manufactured by a team with over 25 years of industry experience.3
History
Dusters California originated from the anti-establishment skate, surf, and music cultures of the 1960s and 1970s in California.2 The brand has been manufacturing skateboard products, including cruisers and longboards, for over 25 years.34 It maintains an old school California aesthetic in its designs.5
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Cruisers | Old school California style cruisers | $100 - $200 |
| Premium Longboards | High-quality complete longboards | $150 - $250 |
| Pre-assembled Skateboards | Matching component cruisers | $120 - $220 |
Manufacturing
Products are manufactured in California by a team with over 25 years of experience in the skateboarding industry.13
Notable Products
- Cruiser Models - Pre-assembled cruisers with matching deck, trucks, wheels, riser pads, and ABEC 7 bearings.
- Classic Longboards - Longboards capturing old school California image.
- The Doors Collaboration - Skateboard celebrating Southern California counterculture and music-skate connection.
Reputation
Dusters California is recognized among skate enthusiasts for its premium quality cruisers and longboards tied to authentic California skate culture.4 It is viewed as a heritage brand with consistent manufacturing over 25 years, though specific criticisms are not widely documented in available sources.3
Sources (6)
- https://longboardsusa.com/pages/dusters-born-from-the-heart-and-soul-of-skateboarding-1
- https://cruisincity.com/dusters/
- https://www.warehouseskateboards.com/dusters-california-skateboards
- https://pleasuresmilano.com/en/brand/dusters-california/
- https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/blog/2013/01/10/bran-profile-dusters-california/
- https://thedoors.com/news/dusters-california-x-the-doors-skateboard-collaboration-celebrates-the-birth-of-southern-california-creative-counterculture