Pardon my Thrashing

Overview

Pardon My Thrashing is a Chicago-based skateboarding brand focused on promoting skateboarding community and camaraderie. It offers skateboards and expanded into wheels and accessories through 606 Wheel Company in 2022. The brand sponsors a small team of riders including Pat Kizziah, Greg Roberts, Nick Nummerdor, Donny Mahlmeister, and Ben Karbin.¹²³⁴

History

Pardon My Thrashing LLC was created in 2015 as a Chicago-based skateboarding brand. In 2022, the company launched 606 Wheel Company, named after the Chicago 606 area, to offer skateboard wheels, rails, and hardware. It maintains a focus on skate shop distribution and rider sponsorship.¹²⁴

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Skateboard Decks	Community-oriented skate decks	$50 - $70
606 Wheels	High-grade urethane wheels	$40 - $60
Rails and Hardware	Skateboard accessories	$10 - $30

Manufacturing

Manufacturing details are not specified on the brand's site. Products are distributed through skate shops, suggesting standard industry outsourcing for skate hardware.²

Notable Products

606 Wheels - Top-grade urethane skateboard wheels from 606 Wheel Company.
PMT Skateboard Decks - Core skateboarding decks from the Chicago brand.
Skate Rails - Accessories for skate setups offered by 606 Wheel Company.
Hardware - Skateboard trucks and risers hardware.

Reputation

Perceived as a niche Chicago skate brand emphasizing local community over mainstream appeal. Strengths include rider sponsorship and skate shop exclusivity; limited information on broader industry feedback or criticisms.³⁴