Deluxe Distribution
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Deluxe Distribution is an ERMICO owned subsidiary founded in 1986 with limited partner Brian Ware in San Francisco. The original intent of Deluxe was for the distribution of the Beware Record label and various small record labels popular with skateboarders along with Thunder Trucks and Supercush Bushings. Currently Deluxe distributes five skateboard brands, and owns DLXSF, a retail outlet.
It features a team of pros: Al Partanen, Alex Moul, Alex Olson, Andrew Allen, Andrew Brophy, Anthony Schultz, Anthony Shetler, Anthony Van Engelen, Brian Anderson, Charles Collet, Chima Ferguson, Chris Pfanner, Chris Troy, Cody McEntire, Collin Provost, Daewon Song, Dan Drehobl, Darrell Stanton, Dave Duncan, David Loy, David Reyes, Dennis Busenitz, Dustin Dollin, Dylan Rieder, Emmanuel Guzman, Eric Dressen, Eric Koston, Ernie Torres, Gabriel De La Mora, J.J. Rousseau, Jani Laitala, Jason Jessee, Jeff Lenoce, John Cardiel, Jon Allie, Jon Goemann, Julian Davidson, Justin Brock, Justin Strubing, Kyle Walker, Lennie Burmeister, Luis Tolentino, Manny Santiago, Marc Johnson, Mark Gonzales, Massimo Cavedoni, Matt Bennett, Mike Anderson, MikeMo Capaldi, Nick Dompierre, Peter Ramondetta, Robbie Kirkland,Rodrigo Petersen, Ryan Holloway, Sammy Baptista, Sean Eaton, Sean Malto, Sebastian Vijverberg, Shadi Charbel, Silas Baxter-Neal, Steve Alba, Steve Nesser, Stu Graham and Tino Razo.
and Jim Thiebaud
formally of Powell Skateboards.
Their current notable riders are Peter Ramondetta, Dennis Busenitz, Max Schaff, Keith Hufnagel, Nick Dompierre, JT Aultz, Ernie Torres, Justin Brock, James Hardy, and Chima Ferguson, including AM riders such as Jake Donnelly, Davis Torgerson, Kyle Walker, Robbie Brockel, Massimo Cavedoni, Antoine Asslen, Alex Perelson, and Ishod Wair. Past riders include Salman Agah
, Julien Stranger, Mark Gonzales
, & Cairo Foster. Videos include Real To Reel (2001), Kicked Out Of Everywhere, Recipe For Disaster and Roll Forever, and Since Day One(2011).
On 2/17/09, the company was lost in a bet to Giovanni Reda. New ownership lasted for approximately 4 minutes, before Peter Ramondetta nollie inward heelflipped the company back to its proper owners.
The pro team includes John Cardiel, Frank Gerwer, Tony Trujillo, Peter Hewitt, Andrew Allen, Chris Pfanner and Jeff Grosso. Past riders include Tim Upson, Brian Seber, Eric jay, Andy Roy, and Bob Burnquist. Their most notable symbol is the eagle. Videos include The Antihero Video, 2 Song Video, Tent City, Cash Money Vagrant. Two of the current riders have won Thrasher's SOTY Cardiel & Trujillo. They also teamed up with Girl Skateboards to make Beauty and the Beast.
The team includes: Bobby Worrest, Dan Drehbol, Luke Crocker, Brad Cromer, Mike Anderson, David Clark and Mark Gonzales
Krooked have a number of videos, all released on different formats, including "Krook3d", the first 3D skate video, "Gnar Gnar" released on VHS and limited to 1000 copies, "Naughty" filmed mostly on digital still cameras/digital devices, and "Krooked Kronicles".
The flow team includes Frank Gerwer, Rick McCrank, James Brockman, and Dan Pensyl and up and coming rider Dillon Clowers. The pro team is Ed Templeton
, Radu Gheorghe, Chris Cole (skateboarder)
, Peter Ramondetta
, Sean Malto, Billy Marks
, Bryan Herman, Mark Appleyard
, Marc Johnson (skateboarder)
, Jamie Thomas
, and most recently Justin Brock, Anthony Shetler
, Elissa Steemer, Shane O'Neill, Eric Rangel, Dylan Reider and Tom Asta,
Spitfire
Spitfire is a wheel company founded in 1987.It features a team of pros: Al Partanen, Alex Moul, Alex Olson, Andrew Allen, Andrew Brophy, Anthony Schultz, Anthony Shetler, Anthony Van Engelen, Brian Anderson, Charles Collet, Chima Ferguson, Chris Pfanner, Chris Troy, Cody McEntire, Collin Provost, Daewon Song, Dan Drehobl, Darrell Stanton, Dave Duncan, David Loy, David Reyes, Dennis Busenitz, Dustin Dollin, Dylan Rieder, Emmanuel Guzman, Eric Dressen, Eric Koston, Ernie Torres, Gabriel De La Mora, J.J. Rousseau, Jani Laitala, Jason Jessee, Jeff Lenoce, John Cardiel, Jon Allie, Jon Goemann, Julian Davidson, Justin Brock, Justin Strubing, Kyle Walker, Lennie Burmeister, Luis Tolentino, Manny Santiago, Marc Johnson, Mark Gonzales, Massimo Cavedoni, Matt Bennett, Mike Anderson, MikeMo Capaldi, Nick Dompierre, Peter Ramondetta, Robbie Kirkland,Rodrigo Petersen, Ryan Holloway, Sammy Baptista, Sean Eaton, Sean Malto, Sebastian Vijverberg, Shadi Charbel, Silas Baxter-Neal, Steve Alba, Steve Nesser, Stu Graham and Tino Razo.
Real Skateboards
Real Skateboards is a board company that was founded by Tommy GuerreroTommy Guerrero
Tommy Guerrero is an American skateboarder and musician. As a teen, he was one of the prominent members of the Bones Brigade, Powell Peralta's professional skateboarding team that was successful during the 1980s...
and Jim Thiebaud
Jim Thiebaud
Jim Thiebaud is an American skateboarder.Thiebaud was a co-founder of Real Skateboards and Adeline Records. He also controls Deluxe Distribution.-References:...
formally of Powell Skateboards.
Their current notable riders are Peter Ramondetta, Dennis Busenitz, Max Schaff, Keith Hufnagel, Nick Dompierre, JT Aultz, Ernie Torres, Justin Brock, James Hardy, and Chima Ferguson, including AM riders such as Jake Donnelly, Davis Torgerson, Kyle Walker, Robbie Brockel, Massimo Cavedoni, Antoine Asslen, Alex Perelson, and Ishod Wair. Past riders include Salman Agah
Salman Agah
Salman Agah is an American professional skateboarder and entrepreneur.-Early life:Salman Agah was born in Washington, D.C. to Persian and Azeri parents. He started skateboarding at the age of 5...
, Julien Stranger, Mark Gonzales
Mark Gonzales
Mark Gonzales , also known as "Gonz" and "The Gonz," is an American professional skateboarder and artist. He is known in the skateboarding world as a pioneer of modern street skateboarding, currently skateboarding's most popular form....
, & Cairo Foster. Videos include Real To Reel (2001), Kicked Out Of Everywhere, Recipe For Disaster and Roll Forever, and Since Day One(2011).
On 2/17/09, the company was lost in a bet to Giovanni Reda. New ownership lasted for approximately 4 minutes, before Peter Ramondetta nollie inward heelflipped the company back to its proper owners.
Antihero
Antihero is a board company headed by Julien Stranger starting in the mid 90's.The pro team includes John Cardiel, Frank Gerwer, Tony Trujillo, Peter Hewitt, Andrew Allen, Chris Pfanner and Jeff Grosso. Past riders include Tim Upson, Brian Seber, Eric jay, Andy Roy, and Bob Burnquist. Their most notable symbol is the eagle. Videos include The Antihero Video, 2 Song Video, Tent City, Cash Money Vagrant. Two of the current riders have won Thrasher's SOTY Cardiel & Trujillo. They also teamed up with Girl Skateboards to make Beauty and the Beast.
Krooked
Krooked are a board company with most graphics designed by Mark GonzalesMark Gonzales
Mark Gonzales , also known as "Gonz" and "The Gonz," is an American professional skateboarder and artist. He is known in the skateboarding world as a pioneer of modern street skateboarding, currently skateboarding's most popular form....
The team includes: Bobby Worrest, Dan Drehbol, Luke Crocker, Brad Cromer, Mike Anderson, David Clark and Mark Gonzales
Krooked have a number of videos, all released on different formats, including "Krook3d", the first 3D skate video, "Gnar Gnar" released on VHS and limited to 1000 copies, "Naughty" filmed mostly on digital still cameras/digital devices, and "Krooked Kronicles".
Thunder Trucks
Thunder Trucks is the oldest company in the Deluxe roster, dating back to 1986, before Deluxe was in existence.The flow team includes Frank Gerwer, Rick McCrank, James Brockman, and Dan Pensyl and up and coming rider Dillon Clowers. The pro team is Ed Templeton
Ed Templeton
Edward "Ed" Templeton is a professional skateboarder and a contemporary artist who resides in Huntington Beach, California. -Biography:...
, Radu Gheorghe, Chris Cole (skateboarder)
Chris Cole (skateboarder)
James Chris Cole is a professional skateboarder. He grew up in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, but now lives in San Marcos, California with his wife and children. His stance is regular....
, Peter Ramondetta
Peter Ramondetta
Peter Ramondetta is a professional skateboarder. He currently lives in San Francisco, California....
, Sean Malto, Billy Marks
Billy Marks
Billy Marks is an American professional skateboarder.He is sponsored by Toy Machine, Fallen Footwear, Pig Wheels, Thunder Trucks, Skatepark Of Tampa,...
, Bryan Herman, Mark Appleyard
Mark Appleyard
Mark Appleyard is a professional skateboarder. He currently resides in Huntington Beach, California. He is 6'1", 160 pounds, has a size 11 foot, and his skateboarding stance is goofy. Appleyard is known for his technical skating...
, Marc Johnson (skateboarder)
Marc Johnson (skateboarder)
Marc Johnson is a professional skateboarder.-Biography:Marc Johnson is one of the pioneers of 1990's style "switch-stance" and "gnar-tech" street skateboarding and is known for his technical skill on a skateboard, including a "supernatural" level of ambidextrousness...
, Jamie Thomas
Jamie Thomas
Jamie Thomas , is an American professional skateboarder and skateboard industry magnate from Dothan, Alabama. He is the co-owner of Zero Skateboards and Fallen Footwear.-Skateboarding career:...
, and most recently Justin Brock, Anthony Shetler
Anthony Shetler
Anthony Joseph Shetler or more common, Anthony Shetler, is a pro skateboarder who was born on November 15, 1982 in Brockton, Massachusetts to mother Lisa Marie Oliver and father Elwood Reginald Shetler...
, Elissa Steemer, Shane O'Neill, Eric Rangel, Dylan Reider and Tom Asta,