Heroin Skateboards

Overview

Heroin Skateboards is a skateboarding brand founded in 1998, known for hand-drawn graphics, quirky humor, and non-traditional deck shapes including its signature Egg boards¹². It emphasizes creativity and individuality in underground skate culture, producing decks from 7-ply maple for strength, pop, and versatility across street, park, and transition skating¹. The brand maintains a niche presence through authorized retailers and its official website¹⁴.

History

Heroin Skateboards was founded in 1998 in Manchester, United Kingdom, by British skateboarder Mark 'Fos' Foster¹²³. The name references the addictive nature of skateboarding². It gained recognition for unique graphics by Fos and guest artists, along with shaped decks like Egg boards¹². Since 2011, with Fos living in America, the brand has been part of Baker Boys Distribution³.

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Manufacturing

Decks are crafted from high-quality 7-ply maple for durability and performance¹. Manufacturing details are not specified, but products are distributed through Baker Boys and sold via authorized skate shops³⁵.

Notable Products

• Egg Boards - Rounded egg-like shape offering stability and control for various skating styles¹²
• Mutator Mini 10.5" Deck - Wide deck for transition and slappy skating⁶
• Glow Stick Rails - Glowing rails for enhanced visibility and grip⁶
• 1/8" Glow Riser Pads - Riser pads with glow effect for setup customization⁶

Reputation

Heroin Skateboards is perceived positively by skate enthusiasts for its unique hand-drawn graphics, innovative shapes like Egg boards, and influence on skate culture¹². Professionals and collectors appreciate the quirky humor and high-quality 7-ply maple construction¹. It holds a cult following in the independent skate scene, though its niche focus limits mainstream visibility¹³.