There's still nothing cooler than a guy who knows his way around a skateboard. Success on the grip tape is proof of a unique kind of virility, irresistible to regular dudes and celebrities alike. These 13 vintage skateboarding photos to make you wish for summer.
1. The 1977 Catalina Classic
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| John Hutson on the streets of Avalon, CA |
2. Tony Hawk, 1987
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| Tony Hawk 19-year-old practicing in his garage as his father Frank watches. |
3. Barefoot Stick Jump, 1975
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| All the way greens. |
4. Handstand, 1975
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| Track jackets endure. |
5. Rhode Island, 1975
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| Check out the sweet lineup of shoes. |
6. Full Pipe, 1977
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| Making great use of some tubes in the desert. |
7. Central Park, 1965
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| Another good reason to get yourself a turtleneck. |
8. Kingston, RI, 1975
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| In the 1970s skateboards were tiny. |
9. Russ Howell, 1984
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| Not your regular skater hat. That's exactly why it's so cool. |
10. Keith Lenharr, 1982
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| Totally appropriate amount of padding. |
11. Roadside Celebration, 1975
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| A collection of every cool T-shirt ever made. |
12. Wesleyan University, 1965
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| Skating in loafers is quite a swerve. |
13. Goleta, CA, 1987
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| Air Jordans up in the air. |
(Photos: Getty Images, via
GQ)
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