Archive for: Skateboard! #9 | |
 | The Magazine: Skateboard Started publication in 1977. Published by Sportscene Publishers Ltd., 14 Rathbone Place, London WIP 1 DE, England Telephone 01-637 7991/2/3 Telex 943763 CROCOM C REF: BUNCH VAT No. 234 6363 1 Company registered in England No 121 8996 This Issue: Skateboard! #9 is the May 1978 issue. It's 100 pages long with less than 38 full pages filled with content that isn't advertising. Aside from the the usual housekeeping items like the editorials, letters and products releases, most of the content is photos of the U.K. locals, AKA the British Photofile. There's also a Tim Levis interview and a continuation of a how-to on building fiberglass laminated decks.All adverts in: Skateboard! |
Pro-Am Pure Gold
Company: Pro Am SportsType: Skateboards, Trucks, Wheels
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
SL 90 Skateboard Lubricant
Company: SL90Type: Accessories
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Olympic Freestyle
Company: Olympic SkateboardsType: Skateboards
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Don’t Forget Wicksteed Park
Type: Contests and DemosDecade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Print It Tee Shirts
Company: Print ItType: Clothing
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Nortek Slalom Cones
Company: NortekType: Accessories
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Palace Sports
Company: Palace SportsType: Mail Order / Skateshops
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Blandford Sub Aqua
Company: Blandford Sub AquaType: Mail Order / Skateshops, Skateboards
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Leisure Wheels Skateboard Helmet
Company: Leisure WheelsType: Safety Equipment
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Capital Sports
Company: Capital SportsType: Mail Order / Skateshops
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Woodie from Colinbury
Company: ColinburyType: Skateboards
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Panda Protection
Company: Panda / PlanetType: Safety Equipment
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Skateboard Supermarket
Company: Skateboard SupermarketType: Mail Order / Skateshops
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Super Duper Tee Shirts
Company: KerreraType: Clothing
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Leisure Sports
Company: Leisure SportsType: Mail Order / Skateshops
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Trax Skateboards
Company: Trax SkateboardsType: Skateboards
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Standard Boards
Company: Standard BoardsType: Manufacturing Services
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
CTH Digital Timing Equipment
Company: CTH ElectronicsType: Miscellaneous
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
Bonzi Boards
Company: Bonzi BoardsType: Manufacturing Services
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
World Calendar 1978
Company: Leisure WheelsType: Miscellaneous
Decade: 70's
Year: 1978
Mag: Skateboard!
Issue: Skateboard! #9
Country: UK
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