ALVA SKATES
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ALVA SKATES *
Venice, California
Founded 1977
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15 skateboards in collection
Overview
Founded by Tony Alva in 1977, Alva Skates was among the first successful skateboard companies owned by a professional skateboarder. Emerging from the influential Dogtown era, the brand helped shape modern skateboarding through innovative board designs, bold graphics, and the independent spirit that inspired generations of skaters and companies that followed.
TEAM FISH 1983
Mondo Airbrush
FRED SMITH 1985
Punk Size
CHRIS COOK 1986
Jester
JOHN THOMAS 1986
Ankh
JOHN GIBSON 1987
Street
BILL DANFORTH 1987
Circle of Skulls
FRED SMITH 1987
III
JOHN GIBSON
Street
BILL DANFORTH 1987
Circle of Skulls
JEFF HARTSEL 1988
Rasta Street Fire II
CHRIS COOK 1987
Mini Swirl
DAVE DUNCAN 1987
Claw
TEAM 1989
Rasta Posse
CHRIS COOK 1987
Mini Swirl
JIM MURPHY 1987
Wings
Connections
The people, companies, and ideas that helped shape this chapter of skateboard history.