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Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« on: December 24, 2018, 07:35:24 PM »
with the complete avalanche of new companies entering the skate scene, i feel like there are several companies that I remember being kind of staples and contributed a lot to the skate scene. but now, they're just not what they used to be and just not that relevant anymore or have gone some direction that I just don't understand
companies that immediately come to mind:
almost
plan b
blind
darkstar (do I even need to say it?)
DGK
sk8mafia (I love wes kremer still don't get me wrong)
stereo (yes, yoshi. but other than that? no clue what's keeping up board sales)

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girl/chocolate- all the collabs and reissues seem like a cover for a lack of creative ideas.
toy machine, as much as I hate to say it.
creature/santa cruz- idk even know what's going on there.
I would say foundation but idk I feel like since king of the road they've been killing it

what am I missing?
« Last Edit: December 25, 2018, 10:59:42 AM by squintharder »

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2018, 08:02:58 PM »
More importantly, what older board companies are still relevant?

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Foundation (as of late)
Maybe that's it?

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2018, 08:52:08 PM »
Is Black Label in this subject? Things are not what they used to be for the team roster and output content. Perhaps there is a core group that support the label but it’s been a while since I saw some one riding them.
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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2018, 08:54:57 PM »
More importantly, what older board companies are still relevant?

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Foundation (as of late)
Maybe that's it?
deluxe
and i think thats it

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2018, 09:10:51 PM »
sad to say but I feel like Habitat has been..

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2018, 10:46:47 PM »
Anyone here ever bought a foundation deck? Lolz brb

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2018, 10:54:53 PM »
Crailtap deserves to die away. Enough already.

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2018, 11:42:25 PM »
with the complete avalanche of new companies entering the skate scene, i feel like there are several companies that I remember being kind of staples and contributed a lot to the skate scene. but now, they're just not what they used to be and just not that relevant anymore or have gone some direction that I just don't understand
companies that immediately come to mind:
almost
plan b
blind
darkstar (do I even need to say it?)
DGK
sk8mafia (I love wes kremer still don't get me wrong)

now that Daewon and Puddy are doing their thing is Almost even a thing?
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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2018, 12:31:38 AM »
Anyone here ever bought a foundation deck? Lolz brb

Yes i have bought one. I support companies i love.
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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #9 on: December 25, 2018, 02:05:33 AM »
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Anyone here ever bought a foundation deck? Lolz brb
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Yes i have bought one several. I support companies i love like.
europe's like the capitol of england and france and whatever

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« Reply #10 on: December 25, 2018, 02:49:29 AM »
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Anyone here ever bought a foundation deck? Lolz brb
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Yes i have bought one several. I support companies i love like.
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« Reply #11 on: December 25, 2018, 02:50:52 AM »
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Anyone here ever bought a foundation deck? Lolz brb
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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #12 on: December 25, 2018, 03:48:04 AM »
Everybody here hates Santa Cruz and Creature but i back them

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« Reply #13 on: December 25, 2018, 04:47:15 AM »
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Waiting to set up a Duffel 8.25 when my current board gets retired.

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #14 on: December 25, 2018, 05:44:32 AM »
Chocolate for sure look how many ppl just jumped ship like it's a dead end job

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #15 on: December 25, 2018, 06:14:19 AM »
Creature is run by racists and their graphics have sucked since day one. Neon green is an ass color.

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #16 on: December 25, 2018, 06:32:22 AM »
Girl , DGK, Dark Star, Blind, Almost, Habitat
Chocolate
Black Label
Stereo
Folklore if that's what they call it
Plan B
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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #17 on: December 25, 2018, 06:36:45 AM »
Toy Machine has been pretty lackluster for the past few years

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #18 on: December 25, 2018, 06:38:33 AM »
Your list is biased to the cool guy factor. Plan B, DGK, Skate Mafia, and Almost all have a fan base and they sell a good amount of boards. Kids love it.  I'm sure Blind does but, has been whack for so long. Dudes backing small brands and being too cool for Black Label are fucking hypocrites. Creature wanted to be AH for so long and now they are turning into a weird contest skater thing. By far, Girl/Chocolate is chasing it's own tail looking for an identity in 2018.

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #19 on: December 25, 2018, 06:42:31 AM »
Zero? Although, smartly, their style of skating/filming lends itself to longevity, cause they can always re-up their roster with dudes who go for broke. Kinda like foundation.

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« Reply #20 on: December 25, 2018, 07:04:02 AM »


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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #21 on: December 25, 2018, 07:41:10 AM »
Your list is biased to the cool guy factor. Plan B, DGK, Skate Mafia, and Almost all have a fan base and they sell a good amount of boards. Kids love it.  I'm sure Blind does but, has been whack for so long. Dudes backing small brands and being too cool for Black Label are fucking hypocrites. Creature wanted to be AH for so long and now they are turning into a weird contest skater thing. By far, Girl/Chocolate is chasing it's own tail looking for an identity in 2018.
You sure about it? Never seen one live, nor have hear anyone ever talks about them... rest of those brands for sure but almost.... and kids love youtube pros more than actual companies these days.
europe's like the capitol of england and france and whatever

It sucks getting old.

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #22 on: December 25, 2018, 08:24:51 AM »
 can't forget world industries ahaha

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #23 on: December 25, 2018, 08:30:52 AM »
Speaking of stereo, I got myself one of their boards for Christmas aha

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #24 on: December 25, 2018, 08:53:36 AM »
Off the subject but those Primitive dragon ball z boards are so wack.. Just seen all them and those 30$ Blind boards on Zumiez website..Might cop the 30$ Real board they got tho

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #25 on: December 25, 2018, 09:32:40 AM »
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Your list is biased to the cool guy factor. Plan B, DGK, Skate Mafia, and Almost all have a fan base and they sell a good amount of boards. Kids love it.  I'm sure Blind does but, has been whack for so long. Dudes backing small brands and being too cool for Black Label are fucking hypocrites. Creature wanted to be AH for so long and now they are turning into a weird contest skater thing. By far, Girl/Chocolate is chasing it's own tail looking for an identity in 2018.
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You sure about it? Never seen one live, nor have hear anyone ever talks about them... rest of those brands for sure but almost.... and kids love youtube pros more than actual companies these days.

i know this sounds weird but judging a brands overall popularity based on what you see in person can be extremely misleading. i travel between the east and west coast frequently enough to see huge variances in what kids are riding. at home in the dc area i dont think ive ever seen a primitive deck and the local shops dont even stock them. i certainly wouldnt say they arent a big brand.

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #26 on: December 25, 2018, 09:37:27 AM »
Its very depressing to see what Flip has become over the years since Really Sorry.

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #27 on: December 25, 2018, 09:39:52 AM »
Heard when Cliche got the boot that Darkstar was far and away the best selling brand for World/Globe or whoever runs it.

Certain companies might not seem relevant to you but that doesn’t mean there not doing well.

Different models for sales success exist within skateboarding.

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #28 on: December 25, 2018, 09:49:28 AM »
Crailtap deserves to die away. Enough already.


yes i'm inclined to agree with you. that video girl put out recently was cool but other than that crailtap is running itself into the ground.

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Re: Older companies that are struggling to stay relevant
« Reply #29 on: December 25, 2018, 10:30:51 AM »
with the complete avalanche of new companies entering the skate scene, i feel like there are several companies that I remember being kind of staples and contributed a lot to the skate scene. but now, they're just not what they used to be and just not that relevant anymore or have gone some direction that I just don't understand
companies that immediately come to mind:
almost
plan b
blind
darkstar (do I even need to say it?)
DGK
sk8mafia (I love wes kremer still don't get me wrong)
stereo (yes, yoshi. but other than that? no clue what's keeping up board sales)

ADDITIONS:

girl/chocolate- all the collabs and reissues seem like a cover for a lack of creative ideas.
toy machine, as much as I hate to say it.
creature/santa cruz- idk even know what's going on there. saving grace of the creature team is david gravette
I would say foundation but idk I feel like since king of the road they've been killing it

what am I missing?

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