Passion is one word I can use to describe what Earthwing Skateboards has accomplished since Brian Petrie started the company in the 1990's. Going DIY shaping broken snowboards into longboard decks is the idea that brought forth Earthwing longboards. The speed that he had access on a skateboard fueled his passion and idea of building the best longboards in New York City.
Fulfillment has finally arrived after winning the Broadway Bomb race using a Supercharger prototype by rider Ian Nichols in 2003. It gained a lot of attention as drop through decks with a carefully thought out design were not common. After that Earthwing decks were in demand.
I especially like the new Earthwing Supermodel series. The design of the board itself has this angled rugged look at first but slowly transcends to a smooth comfortable looking board. The graphics of Earthwing boards has this New York feel to it giving a sense of the industrial iconic structures of the city.
New Supermodels:
[Yellow - 9ply 40", Orange - 8ply 40", Blue - 8ply 38"]
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