Who started Girl Skateboards?

Who started Girl Skateboards?

Mike Carroll
Rick HowardSpike JonzeMegan Baltimore
Girl Distribution Company/Founders

Find the answers in this Boardsport SOURCE exclusive interview with Girl Skateboards CEO Megan Baltimore, who co-founded the company more than 20 years ago with Rick Howard, Mike Carroll and Spike Jonze. Here’s the inside scoop from the woman behind Girl.

Who is pro for Girl Skateboards?

The current professional team is comprised of Brandon Biebel, Cory Kennedy, Mike Mo Capaldi, Mike Carroll, Rick Howard, Sean Malto, Guy Mariano, Rick McCrank, and Jeron Wilson.

Why is Girl Skateboards called that?

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Is Chocolate Skateboards owned by Girl?

Chocolate Skateboards was started and is part of the Girl Distribution family, along with the afforementioned Girl Skateboards, Lakai Limited Footwear, Royal Trucks, Fourstar Clothing Co, Ruby Clothing, and Crailtap (Girl Distributions online hub for all of their brands).

Where are girl boards manufactured?

Despite the reputation of Girl and Chocolate, their manufacturers are based in China.

What is the coolest skateboard brand?

Best Skateboard Brands

• Anti-Hero.
• Powell Peralta.
• Santa Cruz.
• Polar Skate Co.
• Krooked.
• Real.
• Welcome.
• Quasi.

Who was the first girl to do a 540?

Sabre Norris is an Australian skateboarder, surfer and YouTube star best known as the first-ever Australian female and third-ever female in history to land a 540 on a half pipe and for her appearances on The Ellen Show.

Is Girl Skateboards still in business?

The company has evolved into a distribution company that distributes skateboard hard goods, skateboard videos and films, and soft goods. The Girl logo is similar to the symbol on women’s bathrooms and was designed by Girl’s in-house artist Andy Jenkins, who left the company to join Element Skateboards in October 2017.

Who distributes Chocolate Skateboards?

Chocolate Skateboards is distributed by Girl Distribution along with Girl Skateboards, Royal Skateboard Trucks, and Fourstar Clothing.

Who is girlgirl Skateboards?

Girl Skateboards, the inaugural brand of the company, originated in 1993 after a selection of team riders from World Industries – notably Mike Carroll and Rick Howard – decided to found their own brand. Part of the reason we started Girl was so pro skateboarders would have a future.

Who are the original members of the girl group?

In addition to Howard and Carroll, the original Girl team consisted of Jovontae Turner, Guy Mariano, Rudy Johnson, Tim Gavin, Tony Ferguson, Sean Sheffey, and Jeron Wilson. The company has evolved into a distribution company that distributes skateboard hard goods, skateboard videos and films, and soft goods.

Where are Crailtap Skateboards made?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Crailtap is a skateboarding distribution company based in Torrance, California, United States. The distribution company is home to Girl Skateboards, Chocolate Skateboards, Royal Skateboard Trucks, and Fourstar Clothing.

How long have skateboard brands been around?

The oldest featured was founded over 44 years ago, the newest only 2 years ago, but what each skateboard brand on this list shares is a commitment to pushing skateboarding as a culture and an activity that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age, race, gender or any other variable you care to name.