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HAMMERHEAD - ORIGINAL, 10.5"

HOSOI SKATEBOARDS

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Reissue of the iconic old school "HAMMERHEAD" skateboard from the 80's by Hosoi Skateboards.

This model is the identical replica of the original, old school, and presents itself without concave, namely with side edges and a flat nose. Only the tail is raised.

  • MODEL: HAMMERHEAD - Original
  • BRAND: HOSOI SKATEBOARDS
  • DIMENSIONS: Length: 31" (78.7 cm) - Width: 10.5" (26.6 cm) - Wheelbase: 16" (40.64 cm)
  • MATERIAL: Maple, 7 ply
  • MADE IN CALIFORNIA, USA

ABOUT HOSOI & HOSOI SKATES:

Christian Hosoi, also known as "Christ" is a pro skateboarder born in Venice Beach, California. He started skating around the age of 7-8 alongside legends such as Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva and Jay Adams.

His father, Ivan "Pops" Hosoi, became the manager of the Marina Del Rey skatepark and Christian Hosoi left school to spend his time skating there.

He was successively sponsored by Powell & Peralta, Dogtown and Sims Skateboards at the age of 14.

Hosoi went on to bowl and ramp competitions alongside Steve Caballero, Mike Mc Gill, Lester Kasai, Mark "Gator" Rogowski and became Tony Hawk's main rival.

Christian Hosoi - Thrasher Magazine 11/1985
(Christian Hosoi - Thrasher Magazine 08/1984)
(Christian Hosoi - Thrasher Magazine 11/1985)

Inventor of spectacular figures such as the "Christ Air" or the "Rocket Air", Hosoi develops a unique style composed of power, precision and absolute fluidity.

Christian Hosoi - Rocket Air
(Christian Hosoi - "Rocket Air")
Christian Hosoi - Christ Air
(Christian Hosoi - "Christ Air")
When skate culture exploded in the 80s, Hosoi multiplied sponsorship contracts with brands like Converse, Swatch. Santa Cruz then created a wheel model for him, the "JO Hosoi Rocket".
HOSOI ROCKETS AD
(Hosoi Rockets, Pub)
Christian Hosoi Thrasher Magazine
(Christian Hosoi, Thrasher Magazine 12/2008)

In 1984 he created his own skateboard company "Hosoi Skates" and developed what is still considered one of the most iconic decks today: the "Hammerhead".

Hosi Skateboards Ad
(Christian Hosoi, Thrasher Magazine 12/2008)
Christian Hosoi - Invert
(Christian Hosoi, "Invert")

As talented on the ramp as on the street, Hosoi has an impressive record of victories in American and international competitions. In 2011, he was listed as the 4th most influential skateboarder of all time by Transworld Skateboarding magazine.

Hosoi is still very active today as a skateboarder and has accumulated sponsorship contracts with brands such as Vans, Pro-Tec, Independent Trucks, Rvca and Rocket Wheels.

His skateboard brand, "Hosoi Skates", spanned the decades by building a team of prestigious pro-riders early on such as Eddie "El Gato" Elguera, Allen Losi, Lincoln Ueda.

Allen Losi
(Lester Kasai)
Lincoln Ueda
(Lincoln Ueda)
It also relies on young and promising talents by signing Taylor Jett, Dora Varella, Karen Muto, Jordan Santana, or even Lawsen Miller.
Taylor Jett
(Taylor Jett)
Dora Varella
(Dora Varella)
Jordan Santana
(Jordan Santana)
Lawsen Miller
(Lawsen Miller)

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