For the Love of Skateboarding
Chocolate teamed up with Bay Area artist John Powers McNicholas, a close friend of Raven Tershy, for this latest series. Known for working across various mediums, JP recently showcased his art at Break Free in Oakland, CA.
For this project, he used stencils to create unique boards for Erik, Stevie, Raven, and Vinny. Each deck comes in two sizes, alongside matching apparel that rounds out the collection.
Find it at your local skateshop and Crailtap.com, now shipping worldwide!
When Keenan passed, we set aside all inventory bearing his name – sadness all around. Among these were several dozen board boxes from the City Series 2, labeled Milton. For over 16 years, they remained untouched, until Crailtap recognized they deserved a better home. They belonged among those who cherished Keenan’s spirit – those who shared laughter and admiration alongside him.
Now, as we celebrate 30 Chocolate Years, the moment feels right to share these vintage Richard Mulder decks with the world. This release features new old stock, only 200 available, each screen printed with art by Evan Hecox.
Chico Brenes takes on the Death By Chocolate and full Newks Hot Sauce lineup, including the all new Chocolate Habanero Hot Sauce.
21 years ago today, (August 13th, 2003) the crew headed out to SF to begin their month long adventure. Hot Chocolate is a documentary-style tour video that follows the Chocolate Skateboards team as they travel around the US, skating streets, demos, and filming skits. The team is also interviewed before the trip for a sense of anticipation, and after to reflect on the good times had.
Crailtap spent a few days in SF before heading to San Mateo, for the release of Atlas Skateshop’s collection with Evan Hecox and a preview of the 30 Chocolate Years exhibit, coming this fall… Featuring Vincent Alvarez, Kenny Anderson, James Capps, Dougie George, Erik Herrera, Stevie Perez and Jordan Trahan.
Crailtap met up with Skylar Blum to talk about his new “Pixel City” series for Chocolate Skateboards. You can check out the full collection now available HERE.
Atlas can’t overstate how we truly appreciate their local community, and the whole Chocolate team for coming out to the Bay Area to celebrate the collaboration project as well as the kickoff for their 30th year. Here’s a recap of the evening event at the shop with a preview of their “30 Years of Chocolate” exhibit along with live music by CMG.
Lakai’s newest collection with Chocolate Skateboards dropped on Lakai.com. Featuring the debut of The Atlantic Vulc, The Flaco II and The Telford Low. This collection also includes a full line of apparel and accessories.
Watch shared pro riders Vincent Alvarez, Stevie Perez, and James Capps put the gear to work while they triple up on some LA barriers, banks, and ditches.
“Yeah Right!” A 2003 Girl Skateboard company movie. Remastered in 4K by Jake Rosenberg. Featuring Brian Anderson, Mike Carroll, Tony Ferguson, Rick Howard, Eric Koston, Rick McCrank, Paul Rodriguez, Jeron Wilson, Brandon Biebel, Robbie McKinley, Jereme Rogers, Guy Mariano, Rudy Johnson, Keenan Milton, Gino Iannucci, Scott Johnston, Kenny Anderson, Richard Mulder, Mike York, Chico Brenes, Marc Johnson, Jesus Fernandez, Ricardo Carvalho, Daniel Castillo, Chris Roberts and Justin Eldridge.
The HUF x Crailtap collection begins tomorrow. As part of the release we wanted to look back on our 1999 Girl & Chocolate Tour through the US, where we had Keith along for the ride… Featuring Robbie McKinley, Chico Brenes, Mike York, Tony Ferguson, Rick Howard, Mike Carroll, Stevie Williams, Keith Hufnagel, Scott Johnston, Keenan Milton, Gino Iannucci and Daniel Castillo.
HUF x Crailtap featuring Girl, Chocolate and Fourstar. Coming Thursday, 11.17.
Lee Smith sits down to discuss how he got into painting and his new series “Little Wins” for Chocolate Skateboards.