Skate Brands You Should Know
The world moves quickly, and so does skateboarding. If you aren't paying attention, you just might miss something. That's why we wrote this article. Consider it a favor. These are the Skate Brands You Should Know.
Theories – The Theories Of Atlantis.
Theories has a unique and distinct identity that sets it apart from other skateboarding brands. The name itself is a nod to the mysterious and obscure, reflecting the brand's affinity for playing on conspiracy theories and other cultural oddities.
Over the years, Theories of Atlantis has become a recognized leader in East Coast skateboarding culture. Placing a strong emphasis on style. Founder, Josh Stewart, created Theories to highlight the underground skateboarding scene and culture that is often overlooked by mainstream skate media.
The brand has cultivated a global community and uses its platform not only to sell clothes but also to showcase videos, articles, and other content from the skate world. For example, check out Nyle Lovett's "Pyramid Park" part below, as he picks apart spots from the Midwest to NYC.
Frog Skateboards - Started as a Tadpole
Growing from a tadpole of an idea between friends and skaters Chris Millic and Jesse Alba, FROG Skateboards hopped onto the scene in 2015. Starting with a few doodles of frogs, the first skateboards, hoodies, and tees arrived and there was no turning back. For FROG, Chris and Jesse maintain the emphasis of the brand is focused on fun by embracing the use of bright colors, whimsical graphics, and playful imagery.
FROG skateboard decks feature graphics of cartoon frogs, rainbows, and smiling faces, while the clothing includes t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats with similar designs. Chris, Jesse, and Frog seek to create a positive, inclusive community of skaters who are passionate about skateboarding and enjoy expressing themselves creatively on a skateboard and off. That’s something we support, you should too.
Bronze 56K - Sophisticated Adult Entertainment
Hailing from New York, Bronze 56K was founded in 2012 by two friends, Peter Sidlauskas and Pat Murray. A few name changes and years since its inception, Bronze 56k gained a following for its irreverent and playful approach to skateboarding, clothes, graphics, and bangin' mixtapes on Bronze 56K Radio.
Known for its tongue-in-cheek approach to skateboarding culture, Bronze 56k prides itself on its willingness to poke fun at the industry's more serious or pretentious elements. The brand's graphics and designs are often rooted in humor, and creative nods to the nostalgic bits of 90's - 00's culture, advertising, and other elements of modern life.
Despite its playful approach, Bronze 56k has gained a devoted following in the skateboarding and streetwear communities. Bronze 56k's commitment to skateboarding and its roots in the New York skate scene and beyond fuels the fires of absurdity and their production of fashionable skate clothing.
GX1000 - Hills and walls.
GX1000 is a skateboarding crew and brand originally founded by San Francisco-based skater and filmmaker Ryan Garshell. Known for producing skate videos featuring their crew doing what could only be called bolt-rattling hill bombs, wallrides, and tricks at spots across SF and beyond. Hosting a reputation for its raw approach and mentality, GX1000 has positioned themselves at the top of the food chain in the skate community.
Above it all, GX1000 is a crew of homies and a brand that emphasizes powerful street skating and has gained a reputation for pushing boundaries and taking risks because that’s what skating means to them. We back that.
Opera Skateboards - Make all the music jokes you want.
Opera Skateboards is brought to you by Bill Wiess under the recently founded Sidewalk Distribution. The launch of Opera Skateboards represents a collective effort to reclaim the essence of skateboarding from corporate interests. It showcases the solidarity and support within the skate community against those who fail to understand its culture.
Surviving like a cockroach in assured nuclear destruction, Bill took his long-time skate industry acumen from his time with Madness (RIP) and started Opera in the fallout of Dwindell. Following Bill into this performance is a team including pros like Clay Kreiner, Jack Fardell, Sam Beckett, Trey Wood, and Alex Perelson. Now if that list of names doesn't instill some faith, we implore you to watch the second act of this Opera.
There skateboards- Breaking Barriers In Skate.
There Skateboards is a community-driven initiative committed to empowering queer and trans skateboarders of color (QTPOC). Established by artist and skateboarder Jeffrey Cheung alongside their partner, the collective champions marginalized voices and advocates for increased diversity within skateboarding. Offering an array of tees, hoodies, prints, and skateboards adorned with vibrant and expressive artwork, the brand fosters messages of self-affirmation and communal solidarity.
Aligned with the DIY ethos, There spearheads a movement challenging the conventional skateboarding industry, aiming to carve out space for underrepresented skaters. There Skateboards proudly sponsors numerous professional queer skateboarders, organizes inclusive skate sessions, and curates art exhibitions that celebrate various communities.
Pass~Port - International Access.
Hailing from the sunshine coast of Brisbane Australia, Pass~Port has carved its space in the industry by sticking true to their roots and defining modern Australian skateboarding as we know it today.
Saying that Pass~Port's influence stops at the Indian Sea, would be a lie. Founder Trent Evans and his team utilize and take inspiration from the hustle and bustle of their surroundings to create the graphics and clothing that you see today. Holding themselves to a creative standard that not only pushes themselves but skateboarding globally. No one collection or drop that you see will be the same.
Cleaver Skateboards - Straight from The Butcher.
In 2013, Diego Bucchieri, known as 'The Butcher,' founded Cleaver Skateboards. Diego, a legendary professional skateboarder from Argentina, made a name for himself in the skateboarding world for his aggressive and technical style, showcasing it in remarkable video parts while riding for Toy Machine in the mid-2000s. The brand has become well-liked, offering high-quality skateboards with elegant graphics, all under the ever-watchful eye of The Butcher himself. Now you know.
