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Top 7 Most Expensive Skateboards In The World
They are often purchased by collectors and skateboarding enthusiasts who appreciate their unique designs and the craftsmanship involved in their creation. These skateboards are not just modes of transportation but also works of art and symbols of status.
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Here we would like to share with you the top 7 most expensive skateboards in the world. However, it is important to note that the high price tags are often due to the brand name, the materials used, or the historical and cultural significance of the skateboard.
7. Santa Monica Airlines Skateboard ($7,250)
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The “Santa Monica Airlines Skateboard” was produced by Santa Monica Airlines (SMA), a legendary skateboard company that was founded in the mid-1970s in Santa Monica, California.
SMA reached its peak popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, producing some of the most iconic skateboard decks of that era. The SMA skateboards are part of the Santa Cruz Reissue series. They are available in a variety of designs and sizes.
But one particular skateboard was sold at the Art of Skateboarding for $7,250 in its pristine condition.
6. Santa Cruz Rob Roskopp Skateboard ($14,800)
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The “Santa Cruz Rob Roskopp Skateboard was designed by Jim Phillips and is associated with professional skateboarder Rob Roskopp. The board is renowned for its iconic 80s signature design, now known as the Rob Roskopp Face Deck. It comes in a unique shape and spot matte graphics.
The deck is made from 7-ply North American Maple, pressed individually using epoxy, making a strong, responsive deck with long-lasting pop and consistent concave and kick. However, it is the N.O.S. vintage original from 1984 that comes with a staggering price which was sold for $14,800.
Despite the skateboard not being in mint condition, it did not seem to affect the price.
5. Golden Skateboard ($15,000)
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The “Golden Skateboard” is unlike any other skateboard on this list as it was custom-designed, precision-milled, and fully coated in 24K gold. The board is fully functional, although it’s not recommended for riding due to its heavy weight of 9 pounds.
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It is recommended to use the set of gloves given together with the skateboard which is made entirely of cotton to prevent tarnishing the gold shiny surface. If you feel the need to own something precious and shiny this should be part of your collection for the hefty price of $15,0000.
4. Supreme Mundi ($20,000)
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The “Supreme Mundi” skateboard is a unique piece of art that was created by British artist Adrian Wilson. The board is made from a round artist’s palette and features the pillar box red Supreme logo emblazoned on the bottom2. It’s a fake, of course, and that’s the point. Wilson states, “This isn’t just a usable novelty skateboard.
The “Supreme Mundi” skateboard was inspired by the sale of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi” in 2017 for $450 million and Sotheby’s Supreme sale of a collection of skateboard decks to Canadian teenager Carson Guo for $800,000.
The board ‘dropped’, as the Supreme aficionados call it, on eBay and was bought by Jon Satin, a former gallery owner on behalf of a private client, for $20,000
3. Tony Hawk's Beatles/Blackbird Skateboard ($27,116)
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The “Tony Hawk’s Beatles/Blackbird Skateboard” is a unique piece that was personally owned by the legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk. What makes this skateboard truly special is the handwritten lyrics from The Beatles’ song “Blackbird”, written by none other than Paul McCartney himself.
The skateboard was sold at a charity auction for a hefty $27,116 on December 13th, 2012. Tony Hawk has been using this skateboard since his professional skateboarding demonstration in Mumbai, India in 2011.
The lyrics and McCartney’s signature were appended later for the auction.
2. Bucky Lasek & Adam Yauch Four Duck Set ($35,000)
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The “Bucky Lasek & Adam Yauch Four Duck Set" is comprised of four skateboards that were created as a collaboration between professional skateboarder Bucky Lasek and Adam Yauch, a member of the influential music group, the Beastie Boys.
The collaboration between these two figures from different cultural spheres adds a unique dimension to the set, making it a symbol of the intersection of music and skateboarding. The “Four Duck Set” was sold at a Tony Hawk auction for an impressive $35,000.
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All the boards were signed by the late MCA and featured lyrics from the Beastie Boys’ popular song, “Bodhisattva Vow.”
1. Blowin’ in the Wind Skateboard ($38,425)
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The “Blowin’ in the Wind” skateboard is a unique piece that holds the record for being the most expensive skateboard ever sold. This skateboard was a result of a collaboration between professional skateboarder Jamie Thomas and legendary musician Bob Dylan.
The board features handwritten lyrics from Bob Dylan’s iconic song, “Blowin’ in the Wind”, and is autographed by both Dylan and Thomas. The skateboard was created for the Boards + Bands auction, an event that raises funds for the Tony Hawk Foundation.
The “Blowin’ in the Wind” skateboard fetched an astonishing $38,425 at the auction. This record-breaking price reflects not only the unique design and cultural significance of the board but also the value of the cause it supports.
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