After years of dabbling in longboards from our great friends at Arbor, we decided to take a leap forward (maybe a step back) into the retailing of skateboards. To remain true to our roots of selling the things we actually use, our focus was quickly narrowed into the category of skateboards referred to as "old school" - decks, trucks and wheels that we used to ride on when we were younger. It was great to find manufacturers like Powell, Vision, Santa Cruz, Kryptonics, Independent, Bones, Zorlac, G&S and Tracker were still embracing the 70's and 80's as if they were yesterday. It was also great to get back into the pool.

It was late in 1978 when the first "pig" hit the market. A wide, flat, single kick tail deck designed to improve performance when riding pools and pipes. To see a photo with a 10" board and a pair of Tracker Fultracks was a pretty funny site. Within no time the truck manufacturers caught up to the new widths, as did the wheels. Wheels designed with double conicals - shaped to prevent getting hung up on the coping when skating the pool.

Within the next year, pro models popped up everywhere and the boards were no longer natural wood with a logo on them, but full of colors and graphics that made it easy to choose one for your own. Even though skateboarding died in the early 80's, the core movement went underground and continued to pump out products that kept skateboarders geared up for riding ramps and the streets.

Teton Village Sports is excited to be able to offer a wide selection of old school products. Some models are limited editions, some are available in assorted colors, and some are gone one day, available the next. If you don't see what you are looking for, contact us by email or at 888-734-1507.

Read more about the old school here or click on one of the graffiti links on the photo...