Chet Thomas discusses growing up in Huntington Beach CA, having a ho-ho battle with Guy Mariano, skating for Powell Peralta at age 15, acting in commercials, leaving Public Skateboards to skate for Santa Cruz then skating for Channel One, starting Darkstar Wheels, the first pro on Volcom, XYZ Platinum, getting on the A-Team, turning Darkstar into a board company, his Globe shoe the CT4, his role at Dwindle Distribution, his real estate business and much more!
POWELL PERALTA PRESENTS: PROPAGANDA
Powell Peralta brings you their full length video Propaganda featuring Frankie Hill, Lance Conklin, Colin McKay, Paul Ruben, Cameron Martin, Ray Underhill, Frank Hirata, Sean Mortimer, Paolo Diaz, Lori Rigsby, Ray Barbee, Bucky Lasek, Lance Mountain, Tony Hawk, Lance Dahre, Jake Bradley, Eric Sanderson, Mike McGill, Steve Saiz, Chet Thomas, and Jesse Roach.
Powell Peralta Skateboard Archives – Am Jam at PCHQ 1988
In 1989, Stacy brought the entire Amateur team to Powell Corporation Headquarters for a jam session. Skating both the indoor warehouse that would eventually become the Powell Skatezone and the Fold up touring ramp outside the team had a great time. Skaters include: Ray Barbee, Chet Thomas, Bucky Lasek, Colin McKay, Jake bradley, Gabrial Rodriguez, Guy Mariano, Paulo Diaz, Rudy Johnson, Rob Washburn, Eric Sanderson, Mark Saito and more… Enjoy.
DARKSTAR THROWBACK
Throw it back to 1997 with original darkstar graphics! This limited edition “Throwback” series brings back veteran pros Chet Thomas and Paul Machnau, along with Ryan Decenzo and Dave Bachinsky. Made with IMPACT light: the lightest, well rounded construction.