Averaging more than a clip every other day, across countless cities, from full parts to IG gems, Simon spent 2025 doing what he always does, skating like no one’s watching.
Introducing Dougie George | Chocolate Skateboards
Chocolate Skateboards is proud to welcome Dougie George to the family! Appearances by Carlisle Aikens, Jordan Trahan, Erik Herrera, Stevie Perez, Dan Fisher-Eustance, Leo Bodelazzi, Kenny Anderson, Vincent Alvarez and James Capps.
Crailtap Found 200 NOS Richard Mulder Decks from 2001…
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.
“Hot Chocolate” | Chocolate Skateboards (2004)
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.
WEAKDAYS: YMCA Skate Camp – Crailtap
The boys took the trip up to Sequoia Lake for a weekend of fun with our friends at YMCA Skate Camp. Featuring Tyler Pacheco, James Capps, Mike Carroll, Jeron Wilson, Rick Howard, Derick Glancy, Cody Chapman, Tony Latham, Austin Barks and Sam Smyth.
Learn more and sign up for YMCA skate camp today HERE.
Crailtap’s Mini Top 5 with Ben Sanchez
Burger Boy’s Top 5 EMB Nicknames. Happy Birthday Ben!
Chocolate Skateboards “Pixel City” Series by Skylar Blum – Crailtap
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.
Girl Skateboards “GRL-NYC-GMV”
Last fall Simon Bannerot, Tyler Pacheco, Griffin Gass, Niels Bennett, Cory Kennedy, Rick Howard, Andrew Brophy and Rick McCrank embarked on an east coast road trip to meet Girl’s Skate Shop Day Craffle Winner, Weston Nichols in Richmond, Virginia. Starting out in New York, they drove down through Baltimore and Washington, D.C., before making it to Texas Beach DIY in Richmond for a great day with Weston and the Richmond locals.
CRAILTAP WEAKDAYS: 1st Street Bridge
A good chunk of the crew were in town for Girl’s 30th anniversary celebration, so we decided to all link up for a classic Weakdays session at Vincent’s new spot he’s been workin’ on. Featuring Carlisle Aikens, Andrew Brophy, Vincent Alvarez, Niels Bennett, Simon Bannerot, James Capps, Cody Chapman, Rick McCrank and Cory Kennedy.
Sean Malto & Tyler Pacheco Dig Through Rick & Mike’s Old Girl T-Shirts
In celebration of Three Decades, Mike Carroll, Sean Malto, and Tyler Pacheco dig through Rick & Mike’s old Girl shirts to give up for the Three Decades of Girl eBay auction benefiting Deckaid. The auction will consist of 30 hand selected original boards, 30 vintage tees, well as 30 Three Decades of Girl Sneaker Boxes.
Click HERE to bid now!
Digging Through The Girl Skateboards Archive with Bobshirt – Crailtap
In celebration of Three Decades, Rick Howard and Tim Anderson of Bobshirt dug through the Girl Skateboards archive to specially curate an eBay auction to benefit our friends at Deckaid. The auction will consist of 30 hand selected original boards, 30 vintage tees, as well as 30 Three Decades of Girl Sneaker Boxes.
Three Decades of Girl auction begins October 14th at 6am PST and ends October 24th at 6am PST. Click HERE to get more info on the auction.
Beauty and the Beast 3 | Beauty Edit | Girl Skateboards and Anti-Hero (2010)
On This Day, 13 years ago, “The European Vacation” began, featuring Alex Olson, Andrew Allen, Brian Anderson, Chris Pfanner, Eric Koston, Frank Gerwer, John Cardiel, Julien Stranger, Mike Carroll, Peabody, Peter Hewitt, Rick Howard, Rick McCrank, Robbie Russo, Sean Malto, Tony Miorana, Tony Trujillo, and Vincent Alvarez.