An early ad for the legendary Zephyr company with some legendary ad copy like “Well, cheer up, bud, now you too can ride the skateboard of the pros…” and “Young dudes who go for it at some of the heaviest spots around…” For such a “heavy” company, the ad copy is very square, unless it’s supposed to be tongue in cheek. Or maybe that was actually good ad copy for the time. Either way,its excellent stuff.
For all the myth and legends, these guys were basically still kids. The contest results listings were probably small local/regional events. Also interesting to note, at this point in the game, Tony Alva isn’t getting top billing on the team yet.
In 1975, a 6 1/2 inche wide board is considered wide.
Detail of the Zephyr skateboard, photographed from a weird angle that makes it look like a soggy waffle.
Detail of young dudes going for it at some of the heaviest spots around.
ZEPHYR
The Zephyr Skateboard
The most functional, fast, stable skateboard available. Designed specifically for professional slalom and freestyle skateboarding.
- 100% uni-directional, heat and pressure molded fiberglass chassis. 27″ long and 6 1/2″ wide.
- Natural rocker for lower center of gravity and more leverage in tail.
- No-skid deep textured deck. Center beam for controlled flex, added strength and extra wheel clearance.
- Recessed wheel wells to accept wider, larger wheels.
- Reinforced nose, tell and rails.
- Wide blunt shape, no dangerous sharp edges or points.
All Zephyr Skateboards are equipped with X-Caliber trucks and Roller Sports wheels. To order your Zephyr Skateboard by mail, send your name. address. zip and $36 95 (Calif residents add 6% tax) in check or money order, plus 52.00 for postage and handling.
FOR GETTING RADICAL!
[Photos]
Jay Adams 1st Free Form (Kate Sessions), 1st Boys Slalom (Santa Barbara Contest), 2nd Boys’ Free Form (Santa Barbara Con-test), 3rd Jr. Men’s Freestyle (Del Mar-Ocean Festival Contest), 3rd Boys’ Free-style (Huntington Beach Contest)
Nathan Pratt 4th Jr. Men’s Slalom (Del Mar-Ocean Festival Contest)
Peggy Oki 1st Girls’ Freestyle (Del Mar-Ocean Festival Contest). 1st Girls’ Slalom (Santa Barbara Contest). 4th Girls’ Free Form (Santa Barbara Contest)
Tony Alva 2nd Jr. Free Form (Santa Barbara Con-test), 4th Jr. Men’s Freestyle (Del Mar Ocean Festival Contest)
Dennis Harvey 2nd Jr. Men’s Slalom (Del Mar-Ocean Festival Contest)
Stacy Peralta 2nd Jr. Men’s Slalom (Santa Barbara Contest), 3rd Jr. Men’s Freestyle (Huntington Beach Contest)
Wentzle Ruml 3rd Jr. Free Form (Huntington Beach Contest), 3rd Super Heat Slalom (Hun-tington Beach Contest)
Bob Biniack 3rd Jr. Men’s Slalom (Santa Barbara Contest)
Paul Constantineau 1st Boys’ Slalom (Huntington Beach Contest), 2nd Boys’ Freestyle (Hunting-ton Beach Contest), 4th Boys’ Slalom (Santa Barbara Contest)
Jim Muir 1st Jr Men’s Slalom (Huntington Beach Contest), 3rd Super Heat Slalom (Huntington Beach Contest)
Photos: C. R. Stecyk III
Remember the last time you skated that special place? The one you know you could rip, except it ripped you, because that old skate had so much flex it bottomed out and you had road rash for two weeks? Well, cheer up, bud, now you too can ride the skateboard of the pros, proven in flat-out everyday hard skating by the Zephyr Skateboard Team, the hottest young skaters in California. Young dudes who go for it at some of the heaviest spots around demand the best, and get it. Get yours.
P.S.: Watch for the Zephyr Team to come to your town, or drop us a line for bookings.
Dealer Inquiries Requested
Zephyr
12530 Yukon Ave. Hawthorne, CA 90250
Available at finer surf shops everywhere. Watch for the Zephyr Skateboard wheel. Coming
Soon!
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