Sausage Skateboards

Overview

Sausage Skateboards is a skateboarding brand based in Seattle, Washington, producing skateboards and related goods. It operates in the skateboarding market, emphasizing quality products with hand-painted designs.²¹

History

Founded by Dale Smith, known as 'The Sausage Man,' a freestyle skater and coach for the Hobie Team in the 1970s who later became a board manufacturer and innovator of safety gear like Smith caps and gloves.³ The brand continues operations from Seattle, focusing on skate goods.²

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are handmade, as indicated by hand-painted decks.⁴ Manufacturing location not specified beyond Seattle base.²

Notable Products

• Hand Painted Directional Big Rig 9.25" - Oversized hand-painted skateboard deck in directional shape.
• Hand Painted Directional Punk Point 8.6" - Hand-painted standard-size directional skateboard deck.
• Red 5-Panel Hat - Branded apparel item featured on the site.

Reputation

Perceived as a niche brand tied to Dale Smith's skateboarding legacy among enthusiasts.³ Limited visibility in broader market, focused on quality handmade goods.²⁴