What’s simpler than putting some wheels on a wooden plank? That’s the beauty of this MVP design for a brand new sport.

This yellow staple of sidewalk surfing may be a minimal construction of plastic, but it’s effective at cruising the rider through town.

This iteration was made popular by punk bands and highlights the blend of culture between skating and music.

Surfers began moving off the waves onto the streets. The feeling of carving a monster wave was no longer limited to the sea.

The art of carving pools and bowls was on the rise and required a wider board for more stability and less overhang of the rider’s feet.

The double tail offered endless possibilities for the art of skateboarding and paved the way for the evolution of street skating.

Larry Stevenson paved the way for the modern sport of skateboarding when he introduced the kicktail design to the scene.

One of the most iconic pro models invented by Christian Hosoi. The unique cutouts optimize the board for grab tricks on vert.

The functional and uniform shape had a huge impact on the technical side of the sport and became the standard in deck design.