DIY :: Is it coincidence that many designers and artist’s are drawn to skateboarding? Perhaps, more accurately, much of the intrigue lies more in the board as an art object rather than the act of skating itself. My first board was a Powell Peralta – the Bones Brigade era – for all you old school skaters out there. I must admit, it was a thing of beauty...loaded with Indy Trucks, City Street wheels and other custom features, the board cost me a small fortune. Looking back, I did enjoy the act of skating, but what has left a lasting impression is what skating represented...the DIY attitude that dedicated itself to enjoying life and expressing yourself. My skating days are behind me, but the love for my board and what it represents still exists. The small fortune spent back in the day still provides inspiration, and apparently is worth twice as much!
