PRODUCT PATROL
As far as I am concerned,
the skateboard industry is
as strong as ever. I went to
a pro contest last weekend
and was surprised to see
how many supportive, cre-
ative and intelligent
people were there. These
are the people who are
writing the history of our
everchanging sport. The
contest was drawn out but
it felt good to see old
friends and watch some
ripping skating. If you ever
get a chance to witness a
pro contest, I highly
recommend it. Well, hope-
fully K.T. will get set up at
the industry trade show
this weekend and we will
get our hands on some of
the latest and greatest.
Until then, I remain your
humble servant.
Jake Phelps, c/o Thrasher,
P.O. Box 884570, San
Francisco, CA 94188-4570
JANE
60mm
PLAIN JANES
Specs: 60mm, 99A
When big wheels were in three years ago, I checked out a set
al Cockroach wheels from Australia Today, small wheels are in and
so are the Plain Janes. The wheels were fast but I found them a little on
the chalky side. The thing I liked best was the shope, which resembled
the old Blackhart wheel of yesteryear. I gave them to Jonah and a
week later there were no flat spots-that says something I'd live
to see more from this wander from doen under
Cockroach, 7919 Shvarten Ave, Sale 409,
San Diego, CA 92126
AARON SCOTT
pro model
SEALTITE INC.
1022
K
VELOCITY
The Disaster was a great shoe, but Airwalk's new Velocity goes one better.
This is one company that knows skaters' feet. The Velocity features a durable,
comfortable upper and the famous Airwalk sole. One great attribute is the tough
double-stitched, shell-like front cone, which is good for kneeslides. On most
shoes, the uppers wear faster than the sole, but not on these puppies. The price
is steep but the shoe is deep. Arvak, P0. Box 227-9000, Carisbad, CA 92008
CITIZEN X
Specs: 32.5 x 96.6.5" nose, 6.5" tall
There was a time when
Steve Steadham sent me his
new slab every year. Then, a
couple years back, it slid to
a halt. Well, Steve is back
with a new one and it's the
best yet it is always good to
hear from an old friend and
he stoked me in a hard way
with his own model from
Citizen X. These decks are
available in ether 6.5 glass
ply or 7-ply hard
Can X, PO Box 126717, Son
Diego, CA 92112-6717
WHAT
TIME IS IT?
Specs: 33" x 9.75"
7" nose, 6.5' tal
Tony Alva started
100% Alva to get back
to the roots of skating
no hype. The result is
the "What Time Is i
deck The top looks
good, rides hard, and
the concave was sweet
to my feet. Tony Alva
is a cool cat and any-
thing with his name on
it is guaranteed top
quality. The man, the
plan, the compa
ny-100% Alva I say
check 'em out.
Ave, PO Box 1186, Son
Joo, CA 92581-1186
100%
CHRIS MILLER
Specs: 32.75' x 95,625
nose, 6.65 tail, 14.5" wheel-
base
If there is one guy who
has made a name for him-
self with style and protes
sionalism, it is Chris
Millet Planet Earth is his
company and his latest
offering is one for the
masses. One of the latter-
day ventures from
H-Street, Planet Earth is
making simple yet killer
cues. I rode on ramp and
street and had no com
plaints. A good board for
the strong, silent type.
Planet Eat, PO Box 524,
Wohut, CA 91789
new concave
new models
ZKATE
Z-Roller
TRUCK
new hollow axle
Z Products, PO Box 5397. Santa Monica 880408 (813) 470-0857