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Deathwish Skateboards logo is the cross symbol sported by the Street Punk Gang in the movie Death Wish 3. In 2016, Deathwish released a line of seven decks entitled VHS Wasteland. The 8.5 size team deck of this series shows a picture of Charles Bronson and his gun taken from the Death Wish movie as an obvious reference to their namesake. [13]
Greco left Baker Skateboards in 2008, along with Ellington and Dixon, to start Deathwish Skateboards, which is distributed by Bakerboys Distribution. [2] As of October 2014, Bakerboys Distribution consists of the following brands: Deathwish Skateboards, Baker Skateboards, Heroin Skateboards, Shake Junt, Brigada, Vol. 4, Palace, and Hammers. [9]
In 2008, Ellington co-founded the skateboard deck brand Deathwish with professional skateboarder Jim Greco and, as of 2013, the two partners continue to co-own the company. The company's initial professional team roster consisted of Ellington, Greco, and Lizard King. Deathwish and Baker released the promotional video Baker Has A Deathwish.
Dixon was alternately featured in the Baker Skateboards video Baker Has a Deathwish, then rode for Deathwish skateboards. Eventually, Dixon and Deathwish parted ways. After eS, Dixon was sponsored by Supra footwear. [2] In 2009, Dixon got his first pro shoe from Supra. [2] [4]
Death Wish: A Story of the Mafia, a 1977 novel by Iceberg Slim; ... Deathwish, a skateboard company, sister company of Baker Skateboards; See also. Death Note
Bakerboys Distribution provides distribution for closely related in-house skateboard companies such as Deathwish Skateboards and Shake Junt. [3] He is also the head of design at Altamont Apparel. [4] Reynolds primarily skates street. He has been called one of the most influential skaters of all time. [5]
In 2017, he became pro for Deathwish Skateboards and was invited to join the Street League Tour. He was named Thrasher's Skater of the Year the same year. Foy has won a total of three X Games medals in 2019 and 2021. [2]
Romero became a professional team rider for Baker Skateboards, a company that was founded and is owned by one of his childhood skateboarding influences Reynolds—in a 2010 interview Romero explained that his motivation for joining the team was based on his perception that Baker was "cool". [2]