Remember when skateboards were as affordable as a candy bar? Let’s take a nostalgic trip back to when you could get a complete skateboard for the price of a soda!
Wood Skateboard - 19" Model
Back in the day, this basic 19-inch wooden skateboard with steel ball-bearing wheels was a steal at just 49 cents. Simple, sturdy, and a perfect way to get rolling.
Pine Skateboard - 23" Long
For a bit more, 98 cents, you could grab this 23-inch pine board. It was 5 1/2 inches wide and featured those trusty steel ball-bearing wheels. It was a great upgrade for those looking to carve a little wider.
Oak Skateboard - 22" Model
If you wanted something a bit fancier, the oak skateboard with a lacquered solid grain finish and double-action, long-wearing composition wheels was available for $2.49. This model offered a touch of class and durability.
"Banzi" Skateboard - 29" x 7 1/4"
For $3.99, you could snag the “Banzi” skateboard, made from laminated ash and mahogany with a striking stripe pattern. It came with double-action, long-wearing composition wheels, perfect for those looking to stand out.
27" Fiberglass Hobie Board
The priciest of the bunch, at $5.99, was the 27-inch fiberglass Hobie board. Scaled from an actual ocean-going "Hobie" surfboard, it featured double-action, long-wearing composition wheels, and was ideal for skaters who wanted a bit of that surf vibe on their rides.
We totally dig these old school skateboards. They showed how you could have a blast on a budget back then. Can you believe you could get so much excitement for just a few bucks?
