Matt Hensley

Such an influence on me then and now. My friends used to call me "Jeff Haynesly". No lie.

Gullwing Trucks Re-Issues The Super Pro III

Gullwing has announced the re-issue of the Super Pro III truck. They are currently available with an 8.75" axle and also with fluorescent hangers on raw base plates. My first "real" board back in 1986 had Gullwings. They later switched to a vinyl base plate (like the ones Matt Hensley rode), which they are bringing back on the magnesium version of the Pro III. Ben Schroeder must be STOKED!

Photo by Gullwing Truck Company.

Todd Congelliere

From the video "Risk It".

Ocean Howell

From the video "Risk It".

Jesse Martinez

Ned Hadden Frontside Slappy

Finally some footage of the man, the myth, the slam dancer, Mr. Ned Hadden, founder of Assault Skates. Slap a curb!

SPIKES by Assault Skates

Ned at Assault Skates came up with the idea for mounting hardware with a fatter head after a conversation with friends complaining about their bolts countersinking into their decks. Assault SPIKES have a fatter Phillips head that will prevent this problem.

The red bolt (pictured below on the left) is an example of traditional sized mounting hardware. The one on the right is a Spike prototype. Ned told me "They have the bigger head so they dont get sucked halfway through your board. Come with 8 bolts, 8 lock nuts and a ASSAULT sticker. The label is made out of old punk flyers. Nothing really special about these bastards other than they keep your trucks on!" Available in 1" to allow for no riser, or to fit an 1/8" riser (Ned's favorite) or 1.25" to allow for a 1/4" riser (my favorite, usually coupled with 60mm wheels). Now Go Skate!