Brands
There are many different brands in skateboarding, in this post I will talk about pro brands. Examples of these are Element, DC, Etnies ect.
Element
Element is an american brand. It was set up in 1992 by Johnny Schillereff. It was oringinally called "Underworld Element Skateboarding" the "Underwood" section of the name was later dropped. It does everything from clothes and footwear to wheels and decks.
DC
DC Shoes is an American company that specializes in footwear for sports including skateboarding and snowboarding. The company also manufactures apparel, bags and accessories.
The company was founded in 1993 by Ken Block and Damon Way, and is based in Huntington Beach, California, United States .DC originally stood for "Droors Clothing", DC no longer has ties to Droors and is simply DC Shoes.
Etnies
Etnies is an American footwear brand based in Lake Forest, California. Etnies is primarily a maker of footwear designed for skateboarding, but in more recent years they have also created shoes and clothing for snowboarders, BMX and motocross riders, as well as surfers. Started in France in 1986, the brand's original name was Etnics.
Plan B
In 1991, skateboarding was entering a new era. Some of the best new pros wanted to start something that was different than the majority of skateboard companies and reflected their personal attitudes and views. That company was called Plan B. Plan B features top of the line, authentic products and one of the best all around skateboard teams in history.
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