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Overview

Fucking Awesome (FA) is an American skateboard company and streetwear brand founded by professional skateboarders Jason Dill and Anthony Van Engelen, known for its provocative graphics, unique shovel nose deck shapes, and premium finishes.¹²³ It operates alongside sister brand Hockey Skateboards, launched in 2015, and has collaborated with brands including Vans, Adidas, and Independent Trucks, maintaining a position within skate culture focused on edgy aesthetics and high-quality skate products.¹² The brand emphasizes bold designs and craftsmanship, appealing to skateboarders through its raw approach.³

History

Fucking Awesome originated from Jason Dill's earlier clothing company 'Dill' launched with Mike Piscitelli, which evolved into FA around 2013-2014 when Dill partnered with Anthony Van Engelen.³⁶⁷ The brand gained recognition with its 'Class Photo' deck series and distinctive shovel nose shapes.² In April 2015, Hockey Skateboards was launched as a sister brand due to FA's popularity.²⁷ FA expanded its team to include pro skaters like Tyshawn Jones, Na-Kel Smith, Kevin Bradley, and Sean Pablo.⁶

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
FA Skateboard Decks	Edgy graphics with shovel nose shape	$70 - $80
Hockey Skateboard Decks	Sister brand bold designs	$70 - $80
FA Streetwear Tees	Graphic skate apparel	$40
Hockey Streetwear Tees	Casual skate tees	$40

Manufacturing

Products are distributed through FA World Entertainment, with skateboard decks noted for premium finishes and craftsmanship, though specific manufacturing locations are not detailed in available sources.²³

Notable Products

Class Photo Deck Series - Iconic deck series that became a brand staple with unique graphics.
Shovel Nose Decks - Signature deck shape known for standing out on board walls.
Farm Kids (Hockey) - Hockey deck priced at $78 with thematic graphic.
Torn (Hockey) - Hockey deck variant at $78.
Tumbleweed Tee - FA graphic tee priced at $40.

Reputation

FA is perceived positively by skateboarders for its striking, provocative graphics, superior deck quality, and authentic representation of skate culture, favored by pros and amateurs alike.²³ The brand's bold, boundary-pushing designs and strong team roster contribute to its respected status in the industry.¹⁶ Some sources note inconsistencies in founding dates, but its heritage from Dill's prior ventures adds to its rebellious legacy.³⁷

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