Archive for: Action Now v7 n1 1980 | |
 | The Magazine: In 1980 Skateboarder Magazine rebranded to Action Now in an effort to appeal to a broader audience during a decline in the skateboarding industry. Coverage included BMX, motocross, surfing, downhill bike coasting and other nicest extreme sports, as well as skateboarding. This Issue: The first issue of Action Now after "Skateboarder" changed its name so they could include more than just skateboarding. It was a desperate move to keep the magazine afloat while the industry was in decline. This issue featured 84 pages of mostly skateboarding, but also downhill bike coaster racing, a little surfing and some motocross, as well as a focus on Music, including a 6 page spread about the filming of the "Freedom of Choice" video by the band DEVO . Stacy Peralta is on the cover and would loom large in shaping the industry during the 80's.All adverts in: Action Now |
Variflex Am Team
Company: VariflexType: Skateboards
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Sims – No War Games
Company: SimsType: Skateboards, Wheels
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Independent – By Micke Alba
Company: IndependentType: Trucks
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Santa Cruz – Stayin’ Alive
Company: Santa CruzType: Skateboards
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Rider: Duane Peters, George Orton, Steve Alba, Steve Olson
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Tracker: Stacy Peralta on Mike McGill
Company: TrackerType: Trucks
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Rider: Mike McGill
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Vans High Powered High Tops
Company: VansType: Shoes
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Kanoa Surf
Company: Kanoa SurfType: Mail Order / Skateshops
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Rider: Bobby Valdez, Darrell Miller
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Gullwing – Saluda La Isla
Company: GullwingType: Trucks
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Rider: Deano Mueller
Photo: Michael Gutierrez
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
G&S Speed Sparks
Company: Gordon and SmithType: Accessories
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Action Now or Never
Company: Action NowType: Magazine Promo
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Tracker Trekkers
Company: TrackerType: Trucks
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Val Surf – Deano Meuller
Company: Val SurfType: Mail Order / Skateshops
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Rider: Deano Mueller
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Ray Allen TV Show
Company: Ray Allen ShowType: Film/Video/Movies/TV
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Gyro Precision Wheel
Company: Gyro Hub WheelsType: Wheels
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
New Wave of Rad Surf Rats
Company: Surfer MagazineType: Magazine Promo
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Stacy Peralta – Bones Cubic IIs
Company: Powell PeraltaType: Wheels
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Rider: Stacy Peralta
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Jay Co
Company: Jay CoType: Skateboards
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Variflex Pro Tour 80
Company: VariflexType: Contests and Demos
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Outrageous Skateboard
Company: Outrageous SkateboardType: Mail Order / Skateshops
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
Valley Sports
Company: Valley SportsType: Mail Order / Skateshops
Decade: 80's
Year: 1980
Mag: Action Now
Issue: Action Now v7 n1 1980
Country: USA
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