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Nike SB | GIZMO

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In 1996, Elissa Steamer pushed her way into skateboarding’s spotlight with a stand-out style that transcended gender and commanded respect. Through video and grassroots touring, Elissa, whose nickname “GIZMO” her father bestowed upon her, became a favorite to many, inspiring generations of skateboarders for years to come. Proof that progression in skateboarding is more than just tricks.

Nike SB proudly presents GIZMO, their first all-women’s skate video and homage to Elissa and testament of what’s to come. Featuring Lacey Baker, Leticia Bufoni, Hayley Wilson, Sarah Meurle, Josie Millard, Nicole Hause, Aori Nishimura, Rayssa Leal and Elissa Steamer. Directed by Jason Hernandez with assistance from Tyler Smolinski, GIZMO is dedicated to those breaking open new lanes.

“Gizmo” and Nike SB’s Broadening of the Skate Community

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Ask Elissa Steamer: Episode 1 – CCS

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The format is as old as time. You find a great sage, and allow the general public to flood them with on how to ease their troubled minds. Then the sage imparts their wisdom and people’s lives are fixed forever. Well our sage is none other than skateboarding legend, Elissa Steamer and CCS’s Instagram followers unloaded all their issues on her for our first episode of “Ask Elissa”! This is all in honor of CCS launching our first line of Elissa’s brand, Gnar Hunters. So learn something from Elissa, and then check out all the rad Gnar Hunters stuff that’s on CCS right now!

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