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Girl Distribution Company

{{Short description|American skateboarding distribution company}}

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Crailtap{{Cite web|title = Skateboarding Blog {{!}} Crailtap|url = http://crailtap.com|website = crailtap.com|access-date = 2015-09-19}} is a skateboarding distribution company based in Torrance, California, United States. The distribution company is home to Girl Skateboards, Chocolate Skateboards, Royal Skateboard Trucks, and Fourstar Clothing.

Girl Skateboards

=History=

Girl Skateboards, the inaugural brand of the company, originated in 1993{{cite web|year=2013|title=Links|url=http://www.chocolateskateboards.com/links.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130331212718/http://www.chocolateskateboards.com/links.html|archive-date=31 March 2013|access-date=2 March 2013|work=Chocolate Skateboards|publisher=Chocolate Skateboards}} after a selection of team riders from World Industries - notably Mike Carroll and Rick Howard - decided to found their own brand.

Howard explained in a 2000 interview:

Part of the reason we started Girl was so pro skateboarders would have a future. Take Royal, for instance. When Guy Mariano and Rudy Johnson's legs don't work anymore, at least what they've done for skateboarding and their ideas can continue with something they can fall back on. All the Girl Distribution companies are based around people who have helped Girl get to where it is today.{{cite web|author=Kevin Wilkins|date=11 July 2000|title=Industry News – Girl Distribution|url=http://www.twsbiz.com/twbiz/industrynews/article/0,21214,704403,00.html|url-status=unfit|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311220014/http://www.twsbiz.com/twbiz/industrynews/article/0,21214,704403,00.html|archive-date=March 11, 2007|access-date=2 March 2013|work=Internet Archive Wayback Machine|publisher=Internet Archive Wayback Machine}}

Howard and Carroll revealed in 2013 as part of the company's 20-year anniversary commemoration that the majority of the skateboard industry at the time was acrimonious towards the new enterprise. Carroll stated that a particular woodshop was threatened by another company and consequently severed ties with Girl, but that industry figure, Fausto Vitello, assisted Girl in numerous ways. Carroll explained that Vitello "...he always just, kinda, let us know that he had our back."{{cite web|author=RouteOneDirect|date=23 August 2013|title=Rick Howard & Mike Carroll: 20 Years of Girl - The Route One Interview. Part One|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpKhQ4hcFVw#t=49&hd=1 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/tpKhQ4hcFVw |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=20 September 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}}

In addition to Howard and Carroll, the original Girl team consisted of Jovontae Turner, Eric Koston, Guy Mariano, Rudy Johnson, Tim Gavin, Tony Ferguson, Sean Sheffey, and Jeron Wilson. The company has evolved into a distribution company that distributes skateboard hard goods, skateboard videos and films, and soft goods. The Girl logo is similar to the symbol on women's bathrooms and was designed by Girl's in-house artist Andy Jenkins, who left the company{{Cite web|title=Element Skateboards Welcomes Andy Jenkins as Global Art Director {{!}} Shop-Eat-Surf|url=https://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2017/10/content-element-skateboards-welcomes-andy-jenkins-as-global-art-director/|access-date=2018-11-26|website=www.shop-eat-surf.com|language=en-US}} to join Element Skateboards in October 2017.{{cite web|date=13 June 2013|title=Girl|url=http://www.brickharbor.com/Browse.htm?gclid=CJDz6q_e4LcCFWdU4godehYAJw#VendorId=7766|access-date=13 June 2013|work=Brick Harbor|publisher=Brick Harbor}} Named the "Art Dump," the design department of Girl was overseen by Jenkins and included contributions from artists such as Geoff McFetridge, Kevin Lyons, and Hershel Baltrotsky.

In the period leading up to the year 2000, Carroll and Howard were filming for the TransWorld SKATEboarding video Modus Operandi and their filmer, Ty Evans, invited a young unknown skateboarder named Brandon Biebel to accompany them on filming/skateboarding sessions. Biebel had moved from Chicago to California, US and had met Evans previously in Southern California. At the 2000 premiere of the video, Carroll asked Biebel to join the Lakai skate shoe team, followed by an offer to join Girl several months afterwards.{{cite web|title=Brandon Biebel|url=http://www.48blocks.com/brandonbiebel/|access-date=16 March 2014|work=48 Blocks|publisher=48 Blocks}}{{cite web|year=2005–2014|title=Transworld - Modus Operandi|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/transworld-modus-operandi/soundtrack|access-date=16 March 2014|work=Skatevideosite.com|publisher=Skatevideosite.com}} Biebel was assigned professional status in 2002{{cite web|author=Brandon Biebel|year=2014|title=Profile|url=http://biebelsworld.com/profile/|access-date=16 March 2014|work=Biebel's World|publisher=Beebs‚ Inc}} and stated in a 2012 interview: "Girl, Lakai — that's a dream come true. I ain't never leaving that shit."{{cite web|date=12 September 2012|title=Brandon Biebel on Eric Koston, His Medicine, Girl Skateboards and More on Free Lunch (Part 2 of 2)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46nLJXncYCA |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/46nLJXncYCA |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=16 March 2014|work=Ride Channel on YouTube|publisher=Google Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}}

During the mid-2000s, Girl recruited new amateur riders Mike Mo Capaldi, Sean Malto, and Alex Olson, and established amateur Jereme Rogers was assigned professional status with the company in 2005. Rogers left the company in 2007 due to his dissatisfaction with his royalty payments,{{cite web|date=20 April 2007|title=Jereme Rogers off Girl|url=http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com/skate/skate-news/jereme-rogers-off-girl/|access-date=16 March 2014|work=Caught in the Crossfire|publisher=Division Media}} while Capaldi, Malto, and Olson were assigned professional status the following year.{{cite web|date=5 June 2008|title=Mike Mo, Alex Olson and Sean Malto turn pro|url=http://www.europeskate.com/mike-mo-alex-olson-and-sean-malto-turn-pro/|access-date=16 March 2014|work=EuropeSkate|publisher=EuropeSkate.com}}

Rogers later explained his issues with Girl in an October 2012 interview:

I was getting my cheque, just not my actual royalties. I got a three thousand dollar guarantee a month, which operated as a minimum; meaning I get that no matter what, but if I sell over the minimum, I get the extras - royalties kick in ... So what had happened was, they were letting my royalties fall back into the company to cover their overhead, which helped keep a boat afloat that had some leaks. For two years I apparently didn't break my three thousand dollar minimum ... Don't forget, we're taking about Girl here who sells all around the world ... So I inappropriately blurted out at Tampa 2007, after getting second to Koston, who had a flawed run, against mine which was flawless, that all I wanted was my royalties, when Rick Howard asked what I wanted after doing so well. The following month I got a six thousand dollar cheque ... The first time I broke my three thousand dollar minimum, "apparently", and on top of that, it was April; tax time. Coincidence ... Sure.{{cite web|author=Neil Macdonald|date=3 October 2012|title=Jereme Rogers|url=http://bitemywire.blogspot.com/2012/10/bite-my-wire-your-top-selling.html|access-date=16 March 2014|work=Bite My Wire|publisher=Google Inc}}

A statement from Girl was not released in response to Rogers's claims.

After winning the "Bang Yo' Self 2" contest, held by the Berrics website, in April 2009, Cory Kennedy was recruited by Girl and was assigned professional status in mid-2011. In regard to Kennedy's victory, the Berrics wrote: "Today, April 2nd, 2009, is the beginning of Cory Kennedy's tyranny over skateboarding. May God have mercy on our souls."{{cite web|date=2 April 2009|title=Cory Kennedy|url=http://theberrics.com/bang-yoself-2/cory-kennedy.html|access-date=16 March 2014|work=The Berrics|publisher=The Berrics|format=Video upload}} Kennedy was unaware of his promotion, as he was deliberately informed by the company that a filming session was occurring at the North Hollywood skatepark; however, 20 of Kennedy's inaugural signature skateboard deck were given to random people at the park who skated on the decks, together with Girl team members who were also using the deck, while Kennedy remained unaware. After 20 minutes, Kennedy eventually realized that his name was written on the decks.{{cite web|author=Chris Nieratko|date=29 June 2011|title=CORY KENNEDY'S FIRST PRO INTERVIEW|url=http://xgames.espn.go.com/skateboarding/article/6709636/cory-kennedy-first-pro-interview|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316225138/http://xgames.espn.go.com/skateboarding/article/6709636/cory-kennedy-first-pro-interview|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 16, 2014|access-date=16 March 2014|work=ESPN X Games|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures}}{{cite web|author=crailtap|date=20 June 2011|title=Cory Kennedy shows up to the North Hollywood Park for a little surprise.|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGlzUPXSwn0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/lGlzUPXSwn0 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=16 March 2014|work=crailtap on YouTube|publisher=Google Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}}

In May 2013, longtime Girl team riders Brian Anderson and Olson announced that they had parted ways with the company as a board sponsor. Anderson explained that he would be pursuing a creative venture of his own,{{cite web|author=TWS|date=16 May 2013|title=BRIAN ANDERSON LEAVES GIRL|url=http://skateboarding.transworld.net/1000178551/news/brian-anderson-leaves-girl/|access-date=25 May 2013|work=Transworld Skateboarding|publisher=Bonnier Corporation}} while Olson did not disclose a subsequent sponsor and stated: "I wouldn't be where I am today without the help and motivation of Girl."{{cite web|author=TWS|date=21 May 2013|title=ALEX OLSON LEAVES GIRL|url=http://skateboarding.transworld.net/1000178721/news/alex-olson-leaves-girl/|access-date=25 May 2013|work=Transworld Skateboarding|publisher=Bonnier Corporation}} Following the announcement of Anderson's own skateboard deck company "3D Skateboards" and the recruitment of Olson (who left to form his own brand shortly afterwards{{cite web|author=Mackenzie Eisenhour|date=3 March 2014|title=INTERVIEW: ALEX OLSON ON BIANCA CHANDON|url=http://skateboarding.transworld.net/1000191912/features/alex-olson-bianca-chandon/|access-date=16 March 2014|work=TransWorld SKATEboarding|publisher=GrindMedia}}), the former Girl team member affirmed that his departure was not due to dissatisfaction:

There was absolutely nothing wrong with the way things were going with Girl. That's why it was hard to go through with everything because we're all really close friends and I love those guys so much. I just felt like I wanted to do something for myself, instead of in a few years realizing that I can't jump down stairs when I'm 45, and I kinda wanted to have my own thing started by the time that happens. I have a few Girl tattoos, and I'm happy I have them because it's great memories of fun trips and great years.{{cite web|author=Ian Michna|date=July 2013|title=BRIAN ANDERSON DISCUSSES HIS NEW COMPANY, 3D SKATEBOARDS|url=http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2013/07/02/brian-anderson-discusses-his-new-company-3d-skateboards/|access-date=18 July 2013|work=Jenkem|publisher=Jenkem}}

When asked to comment on the departure of team members in August 2013, Carroll stated, "When people quit for other companies for just more money, or something, that's stupid. But, if someone quits because they don't feel right on a team, or something, then, and for another company, that makes sense."

As of August 2013, the Girl brand has existed for 20 years and Howard explained his perspective on the longevity of Girl in an interview with Route One magazine:

We've grown up together doing this, so, yeah, we're just lucky to work with our friends, you know? And all share the same things in what we do here, so ... That's how we started and that's what we do to this day. This is up for everyone to have fun with, you know?

In 2015 Girl announced the departure of Koston and Mariano.

{{Cite news|date=2015-11-19|title=Guy Mariano & Eric Koston Leave Girl|language=en-US|work=TransWorld SKATEboarding|url=https://skateboarding.transworld.net/news/guy-mariano-eric-koston-leave-girl/|access-date=2018-11-26}}

Through 2016 to 2018 Girl added four new amateurs to the team; Simon Bannerot, Tyler "Manchild" Pacheco, Griffin Gass, and Niels Bennett. They also welcomed Andrew Brophy to the team following the end of Cliché Skateboards. Girl released their first full-length video since Pretty Sweet in October 2018, titled, "Doll", which formally introduces Griffin and Niels to the team.

In 2019, Girl added the first ever girl to the team, Breana Geering, from Vancouver, Canada.{{Cite web|date=December 2019|title=Welcome to Girl: Breana Geering|url=http://girlskateboards.com/breana-geering}}

In 2020, Girl releases "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc6-gnEVCyk Nervous Circus]" and turn Griffin Gass and Niels Bennett pro.

= Team Riders =

Professional

Amateur

  • TBA

Former

=Videography=

  • 1994: Goldfish
  • 1996: Mouse
  • 1999: Girl in South Africa {{Citation|last=crailtap|title=TBT Girl in South Africa|date=2015-04-30|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwNgYZLL3Wg |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/gwNgYZLL3Wg |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2000: Euro Blitz {{Citation|last=crailtap|title=Euro Blitz {{!}} Girl and Chocolate Skateboards (2000)|date=2018-03-23|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLirC04y2xE|access-date=2018-10-07}}
  • 2003: Harsh Euro Barge{{cite web|title=Montage 1/3 - Girl Skateboards Harsh Euro Barge '02|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuxRJ49fb1E|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=skaidernation|format=Video upload|date=31 October 2009}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}{{cite web|title=Montage 2/3 - Girl Skateboards Harsh Euro Barge '02|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrjH4OKf638|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=skaidernation|format=Video upload|date=31 October 2009}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}{{cite web|title=Montage 3/3 - Girl Skateboards Harsh Euro Barge '02|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA256sbqV4M|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=skaidernation|format=Video upload|date=31 October 2009}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}
  • 2003: Yeah Right!{{cite web|title=Girl - Yeah Right|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkRQ-PSnbdk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/OkRQ-PSnbdk |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=snorlaxtreflip|format=Video upload|date=13 October 2011}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2004: High Fives Up The i-5{{cite web|title=Girl - High Fives Up The I-5 Tour|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w87I9n5wFcc |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/w87I9n5wFcc |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=x20Cinema|format=Video upload|date=11 July 2007}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2005: Oi! Meets Girl!{{cite web|title=oi! meets girl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4rp7xrk7hw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/v4rp7xrk7hw |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=billy north|format=Video upload|date=25 February 2006}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2005: What Tour?
  • 2006: Yes We CANada{{cite web|title=Crailtap's Retro Clip of the Day. Yes We Canada|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD51enQ7x6Y |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/tD51enQ7x6Y |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=crailtap|format=Video upload|date=13 June 2012}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2007: Badass Meets Dumbass (with Chocolate skateboards){{cite web|title=Girl/Chocolate:Badass meets dumbass tour|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9B3-S_6mlk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/H9B3-S_6mlk |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=mikemocapaldiskates|format=Video upload|date=20 November 2009}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2007: We're OK EurOK (with Chocolate Skateboards) {{Citation|last=crailtap|title=We're OK EurOK {{!}} Girl and Chocolate Skateboards (2007)|date=2018-03-23|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCq2dh_XHVk|access-date=2018-10-07}}
  • 2008: Beauty and the Beast (with Anti-Hero Skateboards){{cite web|title=Beauty And The Beast Tour Part 1|url=http://www.theskatespot.com/skateboard-video/700eff26439106d/function.get-headers|work=the skate spot|publisher=TheSkateSpot.com|access-date=17 January 2013|format=Video upload|year=2007–2013}}
  • 2008: Yanks On Planks{{cite web|title=Girl Skateboards Presents: Yanks on Planks and McCrank|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUfmQtE14P8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/BUfmQtE14P8 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=yearroundskate|format=Video upload|date=14 March 2010}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2009: Beauty and the Beast 2 (with Anti-Hero Skateboards){{cite web|title=Anti-Hero and Girl: Beauty and the Beast 2|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QHEVc8sw4E |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/0QHEVc8sw4E |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=ferarri458itallia|format=Video upload|date=24 May 2011}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2010: Beauty and the Beast 3 (with Anti-Hero Skateboards){{cite web|title=Beauty And The Beast 3 - Girl and Anti-Hero vacation 2010|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJnv7RY8xsw|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=29 December 2012|author=EuropeSkate666|format=Video upload|date=7 October 2010}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}
  • 2010: Der Bratwurst Tour Ever (with Chocolate skateboards)
  • 2010: Outbackwards{{cite web|title=girl skateboards - outbackwards part 1|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIzxjrQv4MU|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=willmarrindy|format=Video upload|date=1 May 2010}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}{{cite web|title=Girl Skateboards Outbackwards Tour Part 2|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-h47SPzlzg |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/z-h47SPzlzg |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=mikemocapaldiskates|format=Video upload|date=28 April 2010}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|title=Girl Skateboards Outbackwards Tour Part 3|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP34HaTw_y8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/EP34HaTw_y8 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=mikemocapaldiskates|format=Video upload|date=21 May 2010}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2011: Unbeleafable (3D film)
  • 2012: Pretty Sweet (with Chocolate skateboards){{cite web|title=Girl Skateboards skate videos|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/companies/27/girl+skateboards|work=SkatevideoSite.com|publisher=SkatevideoSite.com|access-date=17 January 2013|year=2005–2013}}
  • 2013: Pretty Sweet US Tour (with Chocolate Skateboards) {{Citation|last=ThrasherMagazine|title=Pretty Sweet US Tour|date=2013-10-19|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvnj1XyTNAI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/wvnj1XyTNAI |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2014: Wet Dream: A Skateboard Tale {{Citation|last=crailtap|title=Wet Dream Trailer, A Skateboard Tale|date=2014-12-08|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbHH-LDAcDU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/bbHH-LDAcDU |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2015: Going Dumb Up The 101 (with Chocolate Skateboards) {{Citation|last=crailtap|title=Girl & Chocolate's Going Dumb Up The 101|date=2015-04-01|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT8yCxizel4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/yT8yCxizel4 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2016: Girl & Chocolate in Mexico (with Chocolate Skateboards) {{Citation|last=crailtap|title=Girl & Chocolate in Mexico|date=2016-05-19|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VhUdDJWO9U |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/5VhUdDJWO9U |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2016: Girl Skates Washington State {{Citation|last=crailtap|title=GIRL SKATES WASHINGTON STATE|date=2016-10-25|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBjlJvoM1jQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/cBjlJvoM1jQ |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2017: When Nature Calls {{Citation|last=ThrasherMagazine|title=Girl's "When Nature Calls" Video|date=2017-08-24|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im40fN_7zF0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Im40fN_7zF0 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2018: Chickity China (with Chocolate Skateboards) {{Citation|last=crailtap|title=GIRL & CHOCOLATE CHICKITY CHINA|date=2018-07-13|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymo22K2_JMM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Ymo22K2_JMM |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2018: Don't Mess With Girl {{Citation|last=ThrasherMagazine|title="Don't Mess With Girl" Video|date=2018-06-07|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMvH7rDIn4E |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/MMvH7rDIn4E |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2018: Out For A Rip {{Citation|last=crailtap|title=GIRL SKATEBOARDS: OUT FOR A RIP|date=2018-07-19|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pNg6r1jA0s |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/2pNg6r1jA0s |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2018: Doll {{Cite web|url=http://girlskateboards.com/doll|title=Girl Skateboards / Doll|website=girlskateboards.com|language=en|access-date=2018-10-07}}
  • 2019: Bangers & Mash {{Cite web|title=Bangers & Mash|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpQWBeyOzLE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/IpQWBeyOzLE |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2019: Melbourne Identity {{Cite web|date=June 2019|title=Melbourne Identity|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bqvbM31gVE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/0bqvbM31gVE |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2020: Nervous Circus {{Cite web|date=September 2020|title=Nervous Circus|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc6-gnEVCyk}}
  • 2020: Pretty Stoned (with Volcom) {{Cite web|date=October 26, 2020|title=Pretty Stoned|url=https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/videos/girl-x-volcom-s-pretty-stoned-video/}}
  • 2021: In Real Life
  • 2022: Desesh Mode
  • 2023: OntourOZ

Chocolate Skateboards

Image:Chocolateskateboardslogo.jpg

=History=

In the year following the formation of Girl, the Chocolate brand was introduced, as the growth of Girl inspired the creation of another brand, with the recruitment of additional riders and personnel.{{cite web|author=Chocolate Skateboards|year=2012|title=15 Years of Chocolate|url=http://chocolateskateboards.com/15_year_timeline.html|access-date=14 August 2012|work=Chocolate Skateboards|publisher=The Chocolate Skateboard Company, Inc.}} Howard and Carroll explained in 2013 that they were compelled to start the brand after an experience in which they were forced to leave behind professional skateboarder Chico Brenes, a close friend at the time, as they embarked on a skateboard tour, as he was unable to fit into the tour van.

The original team consisted of Brenes, Daniel Castillo, Paulo Diaz, Richard Mulder, Shamil Randle, Gabriel Rodriguez, and Ben Sanchez.{{cite web|year=2013|title=Chocolate Skateboards|url=http://skately.com/library/brands/chocolate-skateboards|access-date=2 March 2013|work=Skately|publisher=Skately LLC}} In 2009, a 15-year anniversary advertisement was published in which a portrait of the team was depicted — the two riders who were not present at the photo shoot, Anthony Pappalardo and Jesus Fernandez, were represented by framed portrait photographs.{{cite web|year=2013|title=Chocolate Skateboards - 15 Years Ad (2009)|url=http://skately.com/library/ads/chocolate-skateboards-15-years-2009|access-date=2 March 2013|work=Skately|publisher=Skately LLC}} The Chocolate team made guest appearances in Girl videos, such as Goldfish{{cite web|author=HeyMuskaItsBerrska|date=20 August 2010|title=fish|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaiswkXFVHM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/NaiswkXFVHM |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2 March 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}} and Yeah Right!,{{cite web|author=CanYallHelicopter|date=23 March 2011|title=Choc - yaRite|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6VcqhtKMWo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/n6VcqhtKMWo |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2 March 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}} in addition to producing its own videos, Las Nueve Vidas De Paco (1995),{{cite web|author=DogensHeroes|date=19 March 2010|title=Paco|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q54LQPVRUZA |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Q54LQPVRUZA |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2 March 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|author=DogensHeroes|date=19 March 2010|title=Paco|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n17UmGBfaLE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/n17UmGBfaLE |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2 March 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|author=DogensHeroes|date=19 March 2010|title=Paco|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0pTVFDmTsM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Q0pTVFDmTsM |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2 March 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|author=DogensHeroes|date=19 March 2010|title=Paco|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQKI43oGYR4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/kQKI43oGYR4 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2 March 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|author=DogensHeroes|date=19 March 2010|title=Paco|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEow1fIkiKk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/tEow1fIkiKk |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2 March 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|author=DogensHeroes|date=19 March 2010|title=Paco|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REempbt7kDk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/REempbt7kDk |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2 March 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}} The Chocolate Tour (1999),{{cite web|author=ChaffeyJadeed|date=15 February 2010|title=Choc_Tour|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmnbePO-qSk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/YmnbePO-qSk |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2 March 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|author=ChaffeyJadeed|date=15 February 2010|title=Choc_Tour|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTMDMm54cY4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/aTMDMm54cY4 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2 March 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|author=ChaffeyJadeed|date=15 February 2010|title=Choc_Tour|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do4bTRALLrc |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/do4bTRALLrc |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2 March 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}} Se Habla Canuck (2004),{{cite web|author=theactivitybox|date=7 August 2009|title=Chocolate Skateboards-Se Habla Canuck|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf3v4PcLJh4|access-date=2 March 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}} and Hot Chocolate (2004),{{cite web|author=SkateThatGibson|date=26 April 2010|title=Chocolate Skateboarding - Hot Chocolate {Edit}|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLky80e_O-g|access-date=2 March 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}} and A Little Chunk of Chocolate (2006).{{cite web|author=juaosouto|date=15 January 2007|title=Chocolate Skateboards - A Little Chunk Of Chocolate|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLIMnDcYSW0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/pLIMnDcYSW0 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2 March 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}}

On November 12, 2013, a video was published on the Crailtap YouTube channel, the official channel of the Girl Distribution Company, in which Jerry Hsu is officially revealed as the new professional for the Chocolate skateboard company. The video skit features Carroll, Marc Johnson, Stevie Perez, Chris Roberts, Elijah Berle, and Gino Ianucci. In the video, the skateboarders (minus Ianucci, who arrives at the end of the skit) discuss a new professional team member for the Chocolate brand in a Mexican restaurant. A list of criteria is articulated by the group's members—a list that is associated with Hsu's career thus far — and Hsu then appears as the waiter.{{cite web|author=crailtap|date=12 November 2013|title=Chocolate Skateboards Welcomes ...|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taeInVnuEbk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/taeInVnuEbk |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=13 November 2013|work=YouTube|publisher=Google Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}} Hsu and fellow Chocolate rider, Elijah Berle, left the company in 2017.{{Cite news|title=JERRY HSU & ELIJAH BERLE -- Off Chocolate|work=The Berrics|url=https://theberrics.com/jerry-hsu-and-elijah-berle-off-chocolate|access-date=2018-11-26}}

The Chocolate brand celebrated its 20th anniversary in August 2014 with an art show, held at the Art Share Gallery in Los Angeles, U.S. The Berrics website conducted interviews with artist Evan Hecox and Brenes at the event.{{cite web|date=8 August 2014|title=20 YEARS OF CHOCOLATE ART SHOW|url=http://theberrics.com/gen-ops/chocolate-20-years-art-show.html|access-date=10 August 2014|website=The Berrics|publisher=The Berrics|format=Video upload}}

Following the release of Lakai Limited Footwear's "The Flare" video, Chocolate turned Yonnie Cruz pro in the summer of 2017. In 2019, Chocolate released the "T.O.N.Y. Tour" video, introducing amateurs Hakeem Ducksworth, James Capps, and Carl Aikens to the team.

In 2021, Chocolate turned James Capps and Carlisle Aikens pro, added Jordan Trahan to the team, and released their first full-length video since Pretty Sweet (2012), titled "Bunny Hop".

= Team Riders =

Professional

  • Chris Roberts (skateboarder)
  • Kenny Anderson
  • Jesus Fernandez
  • Justin Eldridge
  • Vincent Alvarez
  • Stevie Perez
  • Raven Tershy
  • James Capps
  • Jordan Trahan
  • Carl Aikens
  • Erik Herrera

Amateur

  • TBA

Former

  • Keenan Milton
  • Daniel Castillo
  • Paulo Diaz
  • Richard Mulder
  • Shamil Randle
  • Gabriel Rodriguez
  • Ben Sanchez
  • Ricardo Carvalho
  • Mike York
  • Stevie Williams
  • Scott Johnston
  • Devine Calloway
  • Anthony Pappalardo
  • Gino Iannucci
  • Marc Johnson{{Cite news|url=https://theberrics.com/marc-johnson-the-9-club|title=MARC JOHNSON ON SPONSORSHIP CHANGES -- MJ Sits Down With The Nine Club|work=The Berrics|access-date=2018-11-26}}
  • Elijah Berle
  • Jerry Hsu
  • Hakeem Ducksworth
  • Yonnie Cruz

{{Cite web|title=Chocolate Skateboards / Erik Herrera|url=https://chocolateskateboards.com/erik|access-date=2021-02-22|website=chocolateskateboards.com|language=en}}

=Videography=

  • 1995: Las Nueve Vidas De Paco{{cite web|title=Chocolate Skateboards - Las Nueve Vidas De Paco (1995)|url=http://skately.com/library/videos/chocolate-skateboards-las-nueve-vidas-de-paco|work=skately|publisher=Skately LLC|access-date=27 September 2012|year=2012}}
  • 1999: The Chocolate Tour{{cite web|title=Gino Iannucci Chocolate Tour 1999|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXjPj-LNEKQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/cXjPj-LNEKQ |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=27 September 2012|author=RICKStm|date=30 January 2007}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2004: Se Habla Canuck{{cite web|title=Chocolate Skateboards-Se Habla Canuck|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf3v4PcLJh4|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=theactivitybox|format=Video upload|date=7 August 2009}}
  • 2004: Hot Chocolate{{cite web|title=The Hot Chocolate Tour|url=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8131297369934203314|work=Google Video|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=27 September 2012|year=2006}}
  • 2006: A Little Chunk of Chocolate{{cite web|title=chocolate skateboards ( a little chunk of chocolate )|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5q6nTLS8b8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/H5q6nTLS8b8 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=piers weston|format=Video upload|date=17 January 2012}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2006: Hittin' Britain & Oui Will Rock You{{cite web|title=hittin' britain & oui will rock you (2005) Choco Tour|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqf_KII812E|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=WoodyLurks|format=Video upload|date=15 May 2012}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}
  • 2007: Badass Meets Dumbass (with Girl Skateboards){{cite web|title=Girl/Chocolate - Badass Meets Dumbass|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/girl-chocolate-badass-meets-dumbass-tour/soundtrack|work=Skatevideosite.com|publisher=SkateVideoSite.com|access-date=27 September 2012|year=2005–2012}}
  • 2007: We're OK EurOK (with Girl Skateboards)
  • 2008: Felicità (trailer with Italian artist Bugo){{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNF1545Brf0|title=Bugo - La Felicita' Unofficial video (Chocolate Trailer Easy Steady) - YouTube|publisher=youtube.com|access-date=11 August 2014}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}
  • 2010: Der Bratwurst Tour Ever{{cite web|title=Der Bratwurst Tour Ever - Girl and Chocolate.|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ydTkvaXtyo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/8ydTkvaXtyo |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=17 January 2013|author=FuZzySoul1337|format=Video upload|date=30 March 2012}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2012: Pretty Sweet{{cite web|title=Pretty Sweet Teaser 2 Sean Malto grinds through a wedding party in the latest teaser for Pretty Sweet|url=http://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/trash/pretty-sweet-teaser-2/|access-date=10 September 2013|work=Thrasher Magazine|publisher=High Speed Productions, Inc {{!}} BNQT Media Group|publication-date=24 September 2012}}{{cite web|title=Chocolate Skateboards skate videos|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/companies/64/chocolate+skateboards|work=SkatevideoSite.com|publisher=SkatevideoSite.com|access-date=17 January 2013|year=2005–2013}}
  • 2013: Pretty Sweet US Tour (with Girl Skateboards)
  • 2013: Trunk Boyz In Puerto Rico {{Citation|last=crailtap|title=Trunk Boyz in Puerto Rico ... & Malto & McCrank too|date=2013-05-21|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jVVwVB7Rnw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/9jVVwVB7Rnw |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2015: Going Dumb Up The 101 (with Girl Skateboards)
  • 2016: Chocolate Skateboards in Miami {{Citation|last=crailtap|title=Chocolate Skateboards in Miami|date=2016-04-12|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqhTPge3P18 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/LqhTPge3P18 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2016: Girl & Chocolate in Mexico (with Girl Skateboards)
  • 2018: Chickity China (with Girl Skateboards)
  • 2019: T.O.N.Y. Tour {{Cite web|date=September 2019|title=T.O.N.Y. Tour|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMgSKjfaAJw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/SMgSKjfaAJw |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live}}{{cbignore}}
  • 2021: Bunny Hop
  • 2022: Upper Cruster

Fourstar Clothing

Founded by Eric Koston and Guy Mariano in April 1996, as the pair sought to move beyond cargo pants and T-shirts to create affordable clothing for skateboarders. Fourstar Clothing have not released a new collection since Holiday 2016.

=Past Team Riders=

  • Eric Koston
  • Guy Mariano
  • Ishod Wair
  • Tony Trujillo
  • Rick Howard
  • Mike Carroll
  • Brian Anderson
  • Paula Abdul
  • Keenan Milton
  • Shane O' Neill
  • Tyler Bledsoe
  • Elvis Costello
  • Andrew Brophy
  • Richard Gere
  • Wayne Newton
  • Sean Malto
  • Lucas Puig
  • Frank Gerwer
  • Max Schaaf{{cite web|title=Fourstar Clothing|url=http://www.fourstarclothing.com/#|work=Fourstar Clothing|publisher=Fourstar Clothing Co.|access-date=11 March 2013|date=March 2013}}
  • Mark Gonzales
  • Cory Kennedy
  • Paul Rodriguez
  • PJ Ladd
  • Andrew Reynolds
  • Colin McKay

=Videography=

  • Fourstar Clothing Tradeshow Promo (1999)
  • Super Champion Funzone (2005){{cite web|title=Fourstar - Super Champion Funzone|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leh5ANOvSAI|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=11 March 2013|author=SNota|format=Video upload|date=3 May 2012}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}
  • Spring/Summer 2005 Catalog Shoot (2005)
  • Fall/Winter 2005 Catalog Shoot (2005){{Cite web |title=2005 Catalog Shoots |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8xhFMYWVPY}}
  • North of Everything (2008){{Cite web |title=North of Everything |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNmD3EyEwpA}}
  • A Tribe Called Mapquest (2008){{cite web|title=Four Star A Tribe Called Mapquest Part 1|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hwj7MvS2Yk|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=11 March 2013|author=mobsaget|format=Video upload|date=2 May 2009}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}{{cite web|title=Four Star A Tribe Called Mapquest Part 2|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1ZCZkdNGgc|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=11 March 2013|author=mobsaget|format=Video upload|date=2 May 2009}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}
  • Gang of Fourstar (2009){{cite web|title=Gang of Fourstar full video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj5igdcunLc |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/bj5igdcunLc |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=11 March 2013|author=102Commander|format=Video upload|date=14 November 2012}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|title=Fourstar Clothing skate videos|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/companies/68/fourstar+clothing|work=SkatevideoSite.com|publisher=SkatevideoSite.com|access-date=11 March 2013|year=2005–2013}}
  • Leisure Till You Seizure (2011){{Cite web |title=Leisure Till You Seizure |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iHyxPKdLNA}}
  • Hawaii Four-0 (2012){{Cite web |title=Hawaii Four-0 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQQEjzOEvMk}}
  • 4 Live Crew (2012){{cite web|title=Fourstar's 4 Live Crew|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stx8ofH_0bg |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/stx8ofH_0bg |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=11 March 2013|author=crailtap|format=Video upload|date=30 July 2012}}{{cbignore}}
  • Crocodile Done Deal (2014) {{Citation|last=crailtap|title=FOURSTAR CROCODILE DONE DEAL|date=2014-06-30|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vALzV1fDPEw|access-date=2018-10-07}}
  • Obtuse Moments (2015){{Cite web |title=Obtuse Moments |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVIuGvUPOiw}}

Lakai Limited Footwear

{{Main|Lakai Limited Footwear}}Lakai Limited Footwear is a skateboard footwear company based in Torrance, California, US, that was founded by Carroll and Howard in 1999.

=Team Riders =

Source:{{Cite web|url=https://lakai.com/team|title=Team {{!}} Lakai Limited Footwear - Endorsed Riders Lakai.com|website=lakai.com|language=en|access-date=2018-10-07}}

Pro

  • Mike Carroll
  • Rick Howard
  • Vincent Alvarez
  • Riley Hawk
  • Stevie Perez
  • Simon Bannerot
  • Tyler "Manchild" Pacheco
  • Griffin Gass
  • Cody Chapman
  • James Capps

AM

  • Jimmy Wilkins
  • Nico Hiraga
  • Greg DeHart

Former

  • Danny Garcia
  • Scott Johnston
  • JJ Rousseau
  • Alex Olson
  • Anthony Pappalardo
  • Lucas Puig
  • Eric Koston
  • Mike Mo Capaldi
  • Rob Welsh
  • Cairo Foster
  • Jeff Lenoce
  • Karsten Kleppan
  • Guy Mariano
  • Brandon Biebel
  • Marc Johnson
  • JB Gillet
  • Daniel Espinoza
  • Raven Tershy
  • Nick Jensen
  • Ronnie Sandoval
  • Jon Sciano
  • Sebo Walker
  • Danny Brady
  • Jesus Fernandez
  • Rick McCrank
  • Tony Hawk
  • Yonnie Cruz
  • Ted Nugent
  • Wayne Gretzky
  • Richard Gere
  • Hyman Roth
  • Ron Burgundy
  • Rev. Al Sharpton
  • Scott Storch
  • Bret "The Hitman" Hart
  • Master Roshi
  • Wyatt Earp
  • Clayton Bigsby

=Videography=

  • Australia/NZ Tour (2001){{cite web|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/lakai-australia-tour-2001/soundtrack|title=Lakai - Australia Tour 2001|year=2005–2013|work=Skatevideosite.com|publisher=Skatevideosite.com|access-date=2 March 2013}}
  • Beware Of The Flare (2002){{cite web|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/lakai-beware-of-the-flare/soundtrack|title=Lakai - Beware Of The Flare|year=2005–2013|work=Skatevideosite.com|publisher=Skatevideosite.com|access-date=2 March 2013}}
  • Canada Eh? (2004) {{Citation|last=Daniel Policelli|title=Lakai - Canada, Eh ...|date=2018-02-04|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3RO7pCKCOQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/V3RO7pCKCOQ |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • The Red Flare Tour (2006){{cite web|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/lakai-the-red-flare-tour/soundtrack|title=Lakai - The Red Flare Tour|year=2005–2013|work=Skatevideosite.com|publisher=Skatevideosite.com|access-date=2 March 2013}}
  • EMB Carroll (2007){{cite web|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/lakai-carroll/soundtrack|title=Lakai - EMB Carroll|year=2005–2013|work=Skatevideosite.com|publisher=Skatevideosite.com|access-date=2 March 2013}}
  • Fully Flared (2007){{cite web|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/lakai-fully-flared/soundtrack|title=Lakai - Fully Flared|year=2005–2013|work=Skatevideosite.com|publisher=Skatevideosite.com|access-date=2 March 2013}}
  • The Final Flare! (2008){{cite web|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/lakai-the-final-flare/soundtrack|title=Lakai - The Final Flare!|year=2005–2013|work=Skatevideosite.com|publisher=Skatevideosite.com|access-date=2 March 2013}}
  • Fully Trippin' in Malaga (2008){{cite web|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/lakai-fully-trippin-in-malaga/soundtrack|title=Lakai - Fully Trippin' in Malaga|year=2005–2013|work=Skatevideosite.com|publisher=Skatevideosite.com|access-date=2 March 2013}}
  • Voltage (2010)
  • Am I Am (2010){{cite web|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/lakai-am-i-am/soundtrack|title=Lakai - Am I Am|year=2005–2013|work=Skatevideosite.com|publisher=Skatevideosite.com|access-date=2 March 2013}}
  • 2010 Video Collection (2010){{cite web|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/lakai-2010-video-collection/soundtrack|title=Lakai - 2010 Video Collection|year=2005–2013|work=Skatevideosite.com|publisher=Skatevideosite.com|access-date=2 March 2013}}
  • Transworld's Skate & Create "LAKAIromania" (2010) {{Citation|last=Transworld Skateboarding|title=2010 Skate & Create: Lakai - TransWorld SKATEboarding|date=2013-03-22|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5e4xBgRB9Y |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/V5e4xBgRB9Y |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • Getting Nordical Tour (2010) {{Citation|last=Lakai Footwear|title=LAKAI GETTING NORDICAL TOUR|date=2010-08-29|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFa1eFvKaw4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/yFa1eFvKaw4 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • Stupor Tour (2014) {{Citation|last=Lakai Footwear|title=LAKAI : CANADA STUPOR TOUR FEATURE|date=2014-07-31|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9UnOKXROlw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/r9UnOKXROlw |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • Stay Flared (2015) (with Emerica Footwear) {{Citation|last=Form Dist|title=Stay Flared Tour all episodes|date=2015-11-12|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc6OCaMzujI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/pc6OCaMzujI |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • The Flare (2017) {{Citation|last=Lakai Footwear|title=The Flare Official Trailer|date=2017-05-10|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6p7QNIaiGY |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/P6p7QNIaiGY |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-10-07}}{{cbignore}}
  • Flare Canada (2019) {{Cite web|date=September 2019|title=Flare Canada|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA9CZQIabPs}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}
  • Street Safari (2019) {{cite web |last1=Footwear |first1=Lakai |title=Street Safari |url=https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/videos/lakai-s-street-safari-video/ |website=Thrasher |publisher=Lakai Footwear |access-date=3 February 2020}}
  • Bubble (2023)

Royal Trucks

Image:RoyalTrucksLogo.pngRoyal Trucks is a company in Torrance, California that makes skateboard trucks, the axle-like structures to which a skateboard's wheels are attached, and apparel. According to Transworld Business and Chocolate Skateboards, the company was founded in 1999 by Rudy Johnson and Guy Mariano.

=Team Riders =

Source:{{Cite web|title=Royal Trucks|url=http://www.royalskateboardtrucks.com/|access-date=2018-10-07|website=www.royalskateboardtrucks.com|language=en}}

  • Griffin Gass
  • Vincent Alvarez
  • Rowan Davis
  • Zach Allen
  • Stevie Perez
  • Andrew Brophy
  • James Capps
  • Mike Carroll
  • Rick Howard
  • Nico Hiraga
  • Jeron Wilson
  • Mike Mo Capaldi
  • Justin Eldridge
  • Jesus Fernandez
  • Cory Kennedy
  • Kevin Taylor
  • Josh Gomez
  • Leo Takayama
  • Diego Johnson

Girl Films & Chocolate Cinema

Girl Films has been the company name that has been used for all of the Girl Distribution video productions. In early 2013, longtime videographer/director/editor for Girl Films Ty Evans announced his departure from the company{{cite web|author=TWS|date=28 January 2013|title=TY EVANS JOINS BRAIN FARM|url=http://skateboarding.transworld.net/1000172539/news/ty-evans-joins-brain-farm/|access-date=2 March 2013|work=Transworld Skateboarding|publisher=Bonnier Corporation}} and Italian videographer/director Federico Vitetta{{cite web|author=Puja Patel|date=10 July 2012|title=2 Bears "Warm & Easy" Video Meshes Skateboarding and Chicago House|url=http://www.mtvhive.com/2012/07/10/2-bears-warm-easy-video/|access-date=2 March 2013|work=MTV Hive|publisher=Viacom International Inc|format=Video upload and article}} has become more involved with film work for the company since Evans' departure. Evans was primarily responsible for the Yeah Right!, Hot Chocolate, Fully Flared, and Pretty Sweet productions.{{cite web|author=Ben Colen|date=December 2011|title=Ty Evans Talks The Girl/Chocolate Video|url=http://blog.ccs.com/go/article/view/253031/ty-evans-talks-the-girlchocolate-video|access-date=2 March 2013|work=CCS Blog|publisher=CCS}}

= ''Pretty Sweet'' =

Both the Girl and Chocolate teams were involved with the filming of the Pretty Sweet video production — the world premiere of the video occurred on November 16, 2012, at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, California, US{{cite web|date=1 November 2012|title=PRETTY SWEET PREMIERE DATES AND LOCATIONS|url=http://www.skateboardermag.com/industry-news/pretty-sweet-premiere-dates-and-locations/|access-date=27 November 2012|work=Skateboarder|publisher=GrindMedia, LLC}}{{cite web|author=RIDEChannel|date=17 November 2012|title=Pretty Sweet World Premiere! Weekend Buzz ep. 40|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR88IZq8EG8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/RR88IZq8EG8 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=27 November 2012|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|format=Video upload}}{{cbignore}} (the commercial release date for the video is November 27, 2012).{{cite web|year=2012|title=Girl & Chocolate Pretty Sweet Deluxe Boxset DVD PRE-ORDER|url=http://standupskateshop.com/shop/girl-chocolate-pretty-sweet-deluxe-boxset-dvd-pre-order/#tab-description|access-date=27 November 2012|work=Stand Up Skate Shop London|publisher=Stand Up Skate Shop}} The video includes parts from the team members of both brands and was the first full-length Girl Distribution Company video to feature a part from Sean Malto.

Filming for Pretty Sweet occurred in numerous global locations, including Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, China, Barcelona, and Berlin.{{cite web|author=Ryan|date=17 July 2012|title=The 2 Bears – "Warm & Easy" music video with Girl and Chocolate.|url=http://sidewalk.mpora.com/news/2-bears-warm-easy-music-video-girl-chocolate.html|access-date=29 September 2012|work=Sidewalk Skateboard Magazine|publisher=Mpora}} Evans also explained that, due to commitments for his next feature film, Jonze's involvement was limited, but he conducted a week's worth of filming, contributed ideas, and participated in creative meetings for the production.

The video was a winner at the 15th Annual Transworld SKATEboarding Awards event, held at the Avalon Hollywood in Hollywood, California, US, and received the Best Video award over DGK's Parental Advisory and Transworld's The Cinematographer Project.{{cite web|author=TWS|date=28 February 2013|title=WINNERS: 15TH ANNUAL TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING AWARDS PRESENTED BY NEW ERA|url=http://skateboarding.transworld.net/1000174211/news/winners-15th-annual-transworld-skateboarding-awards-presented-by-new-era/|access-date=3 March 2013|work=Transworld SKATEboarding|publisher=Bonnier Corporation}} In February 2013, Evans predicted that Pretty Sweet would surpass Lakai's Fully Flared as the best-selling skateboard video of all time. He explained that two months after the video's release it had achieved similar sales figures to the Lakai film, and that the video "was #1 in the Sports and Documentary categories on iTunes and overall out of all the films it was #2."{{cite web|author=Ian Michna|date=February 2013|title=Ty Evans Answers Your Questions About Pretty Sweet|url=http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2013/02/20/ty-evans-answers-your-questions-about-pretty-sweet/|access-date=2 May 2013|work=Jenkem|publisher=Jenkem}}

Causes

In 2012, Girl was listed as a partner of the (RED) campaign, together with other brands such as Nike, American Express, and Converse. The campaign's mission is to prevent the transmission of HIV from mother to child by 2015 (the campaign's byline is "Fighting For An AIDS Free Generation").{{cite web |title=(RED) Partners |url=http://www.joinred.com/aboutred/red-partners/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120528191704/http://www.joinred.com/aboutred/red-partners/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 May 2012 |work=(RED) |publisher=The ONE Campaign |access-date=13 October 2012 |year=2012 }}

References

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External links

  • [http://crailtap.com/ Crailtap official website]
  • [http://girlskateboards.com/ Girl Skateboards official website]
  • [http://www.chocolateskateboards.com/ Chocolate Skateboards official website]
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20130104222027/http://royalskateboardtruck.com/team/ Royal Skateboard Truck Co. official website]

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Category:Companies established in 1993

Category:Skateboarding companies

Category:Companies based in Torrance, California