Mike peralta biography santa cruz
Our History....
Our History....
Here's a look back on some of the memories and where it all started. Heads up, some of these shots were before iPhones and fancy cameras.
Here's a look back on some of the memories and where it all started. Heads up, some of these shots were before iPhones and fancy cameras.
The Original Blue Lava Team (2000)
The Original Blue Lava Team (2000)
(L to R, Circa 2000, Eastside Santa Cruz: Tyler "Smiley" Walls, Mark Dude aka "Mardoo", Seth Peralta aka "Saydoo", Chase Nicholson aka "Chain", Michael
Barrios aka "Shark's Left Mike", and Alex Ransone aka "Ransone" )
(L to R, Circa 2000, Eastside Santa Cruz: Tyler "Smiley" Walls, Mark Dude aka "Mardoo", Seth Peralta aka "Saydoo", Chase Nicholson aka "Chain", Michael
Barrios aka "Shark's Left Mike", and Alex Ransone aka "Ransone" )
Keepin it local
Keepin it local
Pictured:Smiley, Chase, and Seth
Location: Tola (Eastside)
History:
The original Blue Lava circular logo was done by our friend and epic SC artist Tim Ward.
The art on Chase's shirt was done by our friend and legendary SC artist Jimbo Phillips.
The shirts at that time were printed by the always supportive Scott Catto of Catto's Graphics in Santa Cruz.
Pictured:Smiley, Chase, and Seth
Location: Tola (Eastside)
History:
The original Blue Lava circular logo was done by our friend and epic SC artist Tim Ward.
The art on Chase's shirt was done by our friend and legendary SC artist Jimbo Phillips.
The shirts at that time were printed by the always supportive Scott Catto of Catto's Graphics in Santa Cruz.
The Hook - All Day Everyday
The Hook - All Day Everyday
Pictured:Smiley and Mike Dude
Location: The Hook
History:
We pretty much lived at The Hook. We used to sell board shorts and t-shirts out the back of the truck when we weren't surfing.
Smiley is sporting one of the original designs and boardshorts we made. People gave us shit for the floral The Mike Vallely Bug Deck from Powell & Peralta is a true gem from the archives. Originally designed for the Geegah Shape, Mike decided on the iconic Elephant Design for his first Pro Model round. Now, this unreleased graphic finally makes its debut on the classic Elephant Shape, inspired by Sean Cliver's "Disposable". The distinctive Bug graphic was originally rejected and almost forgotten, but now it brings DIY history back to life. The colorway originated from a semi-scale print on copy paper and was brought to life with felt-tip pens, giving the board a unique aesthetic.Powell & Peralta Mike Vallely Bug Reissue Blue w/Red Foil deck 10inch
Main Features:
Exclusive Design:
Creative Colorway:
Specifications:
Powell & Peralta Mike McGill 40th Anniversary Reissue McTwist White W/Gold Foil Deck 10inch
The Powell & Peralta Mike McGill 40th Anniversary Reissue McTwist is a legendary skateboard deck that celebrates skate history. With its unique white surface and golden foil accents, it stands out visually. The faithful reproduction of the 1984 design brings back the iconic Skull & Snake look created by Vernon Courtlandt Johnson.
Main Features
- Construction: Made from US hard rock maple wood, guaranteed for durability.
- Deck Concave: SP3 for excellent control while riding and performing tricks.
- Length: 30.125 inches
- Width: 10 inches
- Nose: 2.5 inches, Tail: 6 inches
- Wheelbase: 16.625 inches
- Mounting Pattern: Long 4 - 2.5inch; old-school truck hole pattern for retro fitting.
- Stunning Graphics: Original Skull & Snake design with lightning motifs inspired by Florida.
This deck not only offers performance but also pays homage to one of the most iconic designs in skateboarding history. Get your piece of skater culture now!
Powell-Peralta: the story of the iconic skateboard company
Powell-Peralta is a skateboard company founded in 1978 by George Powell and Stacy Peralta.
The legendary skate brand created the Bones Brigade, the most famous sidewalk surfing team in the history of the sport.
Stacy Peralta left the company he co-founded in 1991, but the iconic skater eventually returned for the brand's second life.
Here's everything that you need to know about Powell-Peralta, one of skateboarding's most influential brands and the creator of the Flight Deck technology.
From Stanford to the Streets
In 1974, George Powell, an engineer from Stanford University, started making skateboard decks and wheels for his son in his garage.
The boards featured new materials like fiberglass and aluminum, and the wheels were made of urethane, a smooth and resistant substance.
At the time, Stacy Peralta was already a professional skateboarder and member of the Z-Boys team.
In 1976, Powell got laid off from his job in the aerospace industry and began experimenting with making skateboards for SIMS, with the Quicksilver ProSlalom deck as his glorious model.
Peralta was the number one-ranked skateboarder in the world.
One year later, in 1977, George Powell started his own business - Powell Corporation - while Stacy Peralta and Tony Alva designed the emblematic Vans Era shoes.
Powell Corporation decks featured maple and aluminum and the groundbreaking Bones white urethane wheels.
In 1978, George Powell and Stacy Peralta teamed up and founded Powell-Peralta alongside Craig Stecyk III.
Soon, Ray Rodriguez became the company's first pro skater, and Vernon Courtlandt Johnson, also known as VCJ, was invited to do the artwork.
VCJ created the renowned skull-and-sword graphic we now see on Powell-Peralta skateboards.
"Johnson created most of the well-known images in 1980s skateboarding," underlines Cole Louison.
"Images so famous they would be parodied in the sport's next strange wav