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Vision Gator Skateboard Deck from Gator-Vintage 1988- Near mint condition
Estimated price for orientation: 800 $
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Vision Type: Skateboard
Gator Five Diamond Model by Vision Skateboards 1988Gator Deck given to me by Mark Anthony Rogowski (Gator)Original Gator Deck from Vision Skateboards from Mark Anthony Rogowski, Autographed flier from Gator, and Chris Miller, Swatch Impact Tour Flyer, newspaper article from 1991, and Black Swatch Impact Tour decal. You are bidding on an original Gator Five Diamond (V-5 Concave) Skateboard Deck. This deck was given to me by Mark Anthony Rogowski on October 20,1988. The Swatch Impact Tour was one of the first major sponsored skateboard and bicycle tours back in 1988. The Swatch Impact Tour came to Las Vegas, Nevada on October 21,1988. Two of the riders of the Swatch Impact Tour came to the local Las Vegas Skateboard shop Thrills On Wheels. Pro Skaters Mark “Gator” Anthony, Chris Miller, Jeff Phillips, Kevin Staab, Joe Johnson, and Jimi Scott with a few others were on the Swatch Impact Tour. Larry (Shop owner) from Thrills On Wheels managed to get Gator and Chris Miller to sign autographs on October 20,1988 at the shop. A handful of friends and I went to the shop to get autographs. Gator drew me a picture on top of giving me an autograph, and Chris Miller signed the flier also. I was super stoked to say the least. So as the autograph session ended, there were only a few skaters left at the shop. Gator and Chris Miller went to leave the shop, and we all followed them out to a white van. Gator and Chris Miller were giving out shirts and stickers after they got to the van. Gator went to the back of the van, and pulled out the Gator deck you see before you. Gator came out of the van, and handed me the deck! I’m not sure why, but I think that he noticed that I did not get a shirt or stickers. Needless to say, I had a pack of skaters try to take the board. My best friend Mike at the time, blocked some greedy hands, and I ran for my life with my newly acquired skateboard deck. I have been asked over the last 29 years why it wasn’t autographed, and that is the reason why. They left within minutes of me getting the board, while they left in the white van, and I had taken off through the parking lot, so I wouldn’t get it taken away. The deck was then placed into my closet at home, and has been in the closet since 1988. It was occasionally pulled out to show people, and after Gator’s life took a tragic turn a few years later, well I just couldn’t see riding it. I was one of his biggest fans, and he was one of the very first pro skaters I had ever met. The deck is old school, non-grip taped, never mounted, never ridden, and near mint condition. The marks on the nose were there when Gator gave it to me, because it looks like it was most likely thrown into the back of the van when they came to Vegas. There are light scratches on the board from years of storage in closets and under beds. This deck was always stored inside in a bedroom, and never been exposed to any elements.CONCERNS: Years ago looking up the information on this deck revealed some information on the Art of Skateboarding standards website. If your look on the Art of Skateboarding website it shows the Gator Five Model Deck. The board they have on their website shows 1989, and there is a letter V at the rear truck holes of the deck. On the top of my Gator deck it states “1988 Vision Sports Inc”, and there is no V at the rear truck holes. Could this be one of the first prototypes that Gator received from the factory right before the Swatch Impact Tour? Was the deck a team rider/ pro model separate from ones sold in stores later? I am not able to answer any of those questions. I was going to have this deck professionally mounted with all the items that I have received years ago, but did not want to ruin anything. If you don’t know the history, you need to watch the movie “Stoked, The rise and fall of Gator.” I will get a notarized letter to the buyer of this deck to insure it’s full authenticity. If you are located in the Southern California area, and the bidding goes above the initial bid price, I am willing to drive from Las Vegas to bring this deck in person. If you are a Pro Skater or Skateboard Company, I am also willing to come to your office/ headquarters located in Southern California. This item can be shipped in the United States only, and will have high insurance on the items. I do not want this item left on a doorstep by a delivery service only to be stolen. I want this piece of skateboarding history to go to a good home. RESERVE REMOVED AS OF 02-26-2017
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| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Vision |
| Type: | Skateboard |
Gator Five Diamond Model by Vision Skateboards 1988Gator Deck given to me by Mark Anthony Rogowski (Gator)Original Gator Deck from Vision Skateboards from Mark Anthony Rogowski, Autographed flier from Gator, and Chris Miller, Swatch Impact Tour Flyer, newspaper article from 1991, and Black Swatch Impact Tour decal. You are bidding on an original Gator Five Diamond (V-5 Concave) Skateboard Deck. This deck was given to me by Mark Anthony Rogowski on October 20,1988. The Swatch Impact Tour was one of the first major sponsored skateboard and bicycle tours back in 1988. The Swatch Impact Tour came to Las Vegas, Nevada on October 21,1988. Two of the riders of the Swatch Impact Tour came to the local Las Vegas Skateboard shop Thrills On Wheels. Pro Skaters Mark “Gator” Anthony, Chris Miller, Jeff Phillips, Kevin Staab, Joe Johnson, and Jimi Scott with a few others were on the Swatch Impact Tour. Larry (Shop owner) from Thrills On Wheels managed to get Gator and Chris Miller to sign autographs on October 20,1988 at the shop. A handful of friends and I went to the shop to get autographs. Gator drew me a picture on top of giving me an autograph, and Chris Miller signed the flier also. I was super stoked to say the least. So as the autograph session ended, there were only a few skaters left at the shop. Gator and Chris Miller went to leave the shop, and we all followed them out to a white van. Gator and Chris Miller were giving out shirts and stickers after they got to the van. Gator went to the back of the van, and pulled out the Gator deck you see before you. Gator came out of the van, and handed me the deck! I’m not sure why, but I think that he noticed that I did not get a shirt or stickers. Needless to say, I had a pack of skaters try to take the board. My best friend Mike at the time, blocked some greedy hands, and I ran for my life with my newly acquired skateboard deck. I have been asked over the last 29 years why it wasn’t autographed, and that is the reason why. They left within minutes of me getting the board, while they left in the white van, and I had taken off through the parking lot, so I wouldn’t get it taken away. The deck was then placed into my closet at home, and has been in the closet since 1988. It was occasionally pulled out to show people, and after Gator’s life took a tragic turn a few years later, well I just couldn’t see riding it. I was one of his biggest fans, and he was one of the very first pro skaters I had ever met. The deck is old school, non-grip taped, never mounted, never ridden, and near mint condition. The marks on the nose were there when Gator gave it to me, because it looks like it was most likely thrown into the back of the van when they came to Vegas. There are light scratches on the board from years of storage in closets and under beds. This deck was always stored inside in a bedroom, and never been exposed to any elements.CONCERNS: Years ago looking up the information on this deck revealed some information on the Art of Skateboarding standards website. If your look on the Art of Skateboarding website it shows the Gator Five Model Deck. The board they have on their website shows 1989, and there is a letter V at the rear truck holes of the deck. On the top of my Gator deck it states “1988 Vision Sports Inc”, and there is no V at the rear truck holes. Could this be one of the first prototypes that Gator received from the factory right before the Swatch Impact Tour? Was the deck a team rider/ pro model separate from ones sold in stores later? I am not able to answer any of those questions. I was going to have this deck professionally mounted with all the items that I have received years ago, but did not want to ruin anything. If you don’t know the history, you need to watch the movie “Stoked, The rise and fall of Gator.” I will get a notarized letter to the buyer of this deck to insure it’s full authenticity. If you are located in the Southern California area, and the bidding goes above the initial bid price, I am willing to drive from Las Vegas to bring this deck in person. If you are a Pro Skater or Skateboard Company, I am also willing to come to your office/ headquarters located in Southern California. This item can be shipped in the United States only, and will have high insurance on the items. I do not want this item left on a doorstep by a delivery service only to be stolen. I want this piece of skateboarding history to go to a good home. RESERVE REMOVED AS OF 02-26-2017