About
The term “DEATHBOX” is Heavily associated with Hardcore
Skateboarding. “Back in the Day” in Skateboarding refers to a time in the Mid
70’s when Pool Riding was the pinnacle of Hardcore Gnarly Skateboarding. Legend
has it that the term “RADICAL” was coined when someone Grinded their back truck
for the first time over the DEATHBOX IN A POOL!
Fast forward to the 20th Century- DEATHBOX Skateboards was
born from Dave Hackett’s Pool Riding missions and vision for true hardcore
skateboarding. Dave grew up in Malibu, skating with the likes of Venice locals
Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Wentlz Ruml and the rest of the Dogtown crew. Part of
this legendary crew was Steve Olson, who grew up in Seal Beach and skated with
the same crew. In the late 90’s many of these Legendary riders joined Forces in
launching DEATHBOX Skateboards.
Through it all, Hackett and Olson have been a Legendary Two
Man Force to be reckoned with in countless Skate Scenes and their influence on
style in the Skate Industry is immeasurable and is the Hallmark of DEATHBOX
Skateboards design and manufacturing.