H-Street / Tony Magnusson
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H-Street / Matt Hensley
H-Street / Danny Way
H-Street / Tony Magnusson
H-Street / Colby Carter
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H-Street / Chris Livingston
H-Street / Sal Barbier
H-Street / Tom Boyle
H-Street skateboard graphics
**H-Street Skateboards**
**History:**
H-Street was founded in 1988 by professional skateboarder Tony Magnusson and Greg Morrow in San Diego, California. The company emerged during a transformative period in skateboarding, characterized by the shift from the pool and street skating to a focus on street-style tricks and skateboarding as a recognized sport.
**Notable Achievements:**
H-Street is credited with pioneering the street skating movement in the late 1980s. The company’s early video releases, such as “Hokus Pokus” (1990), featured groundbreaking street skating footage that helped define the genre and inspired a generation of skaters. The video showcased riders such as Matt Hensley, Danny Way, and John Cardiel, who would become icons in their own right.
**Contributions to Skateboarding:**
1. **Innovative Videos:** H-Street’s films were among the first to highlight urban street spots, encouraging skaters to view their environment as a playground.
2. **Pro Roster:** The company nurtured and sponsored some of the most influential skaters of the era, significantly impacting skateboarding culture and style.
3. **Product Development:** H-Street was known for its high-quality skateboards, and the H-Street logo became synonymous with technical innovation in skateboard design.
**Relevant Connections:**
– **Team Riders:** The H-Street team featured a roster of prominent skateboarders, including Matt Hensley, who is noted for his technical street skating and creative tricks, and Danny Way, known for his big-air jumps and stunts.
– **Collaborations:** H-Street worked with a range of influential artists and filmmakers to create visual and promotional content, such as collaborations with graphic artist Sean Cliver.
H-Street’s impact is still felt today in the skateboarding community, as it helped shape not only the technical aspects of the sport but also the creative and cultural identity of skateboarding.