Pylon Skateboards

Overview

Pylon Skateboards is a Canadian skateboard manufacturer founded in 2020 by Alex Chalmers and friends. The company produces skateboards designed for street skating with unique shapes and concaves, positioning itself as a quality-focused, skater-owned brand. Pylon operates as an independent company with distribution across North America, Japan, and Australia through 60+ retailers.

History

Pylon Skateboards was founded in 2020 by Alex Chalmers along with team members Morgan Hystad, Walter Caleb Nicholls, Johnny Tassopoulos, Tshawn Cope, and Carter Grandin. The company sold its first boards in July 2020. As a 100% skater-owned operation, Pylon has expanded from its Canadian base to establish retail presence in the USA, Japan, and Australia within its first years of operation.

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Manufacturing

Pylon manufactures skateboards in Alberta, Canada, with the company headquartered in British Columbia. The company keeps production within North America, with wood traveling approximately 1,864 miles from mill to factory, all within Canada. This localized supply chain reduces carbon emissions and maintains quality control.

Notable Products

• Canadian-Made Street Decks - Skateboards with unique shapes and concaves designed specifically for street skating performance

Reputation

Pylon is recognized within the skateboarding community for its commitment to Canadian manufacturing and skater ownership. The brand is positioned as a quality-focused alternative emphasizing durability and locally-sourced production. As a relatively new company, Pylon has gained distribution across multiple countries, though long-term brand reputation data remains limited given its recent founding.