Blind (company)
Encyclopedia
Blind is a skateboard company founded by Mark Gonzales
, in 1989 under Steve Rocco
's World Industries
empire.
The name "Blind" is an intentional slight to Gonzales' former sponsor, Vision Skateboards
. He has since left the company and today the company continues under the ownership of Dwindle Distribution
.
Blind markets decks, wheels and accessories as well as clothing. The company's logo is a stylized grim reaper.
Mark Gonzales
Mark Gonzales , also known as "Gonz" and "The Gonz," is an American professional skateboarder and artist. He is known in the skateboarding world as a pioneer of modern street skateboarding, currently skateboarding's most popular form....
, in 1989 under Steve Rocco
Steve Rocco
Steve Rocco is an American businessperson and skateboarder. He founded World Industries with Rodney Mullen which grew into one of the largest and most influential skateboard companies in the world. He has since sold the company and is currently retired....
's World Industries
World Industries
World Industries is a skateboarding company that offers skateboarding products, accessories and apparel. The company was founded by Steve Rocco in 1987. In 1988, Rocco was joined by skaters Rodney Mullen then Mike Vallely in 1989....
empire.
The name "Blind" is an intentional slight to Gonzales' former sponsor, Vision Skateboards
Vision Street Wear
Vision Street Wear is an American footwear company which was founded in 1976 and is licensed by Collective Licensing International.The company also made skateboards and skateboarding apparel and gained notability by sponsoring and manufacturing signature skateboards for legendary skaters Mark...
. He has since left the company and today the company continues under the ownership of Dwindle Distribution
Dwindle Distribution
Dwindle Distribution, based in El Segundo, CA, is the largest skateboard manufacturing company and distributor. It is owned by Globe International Limited. It serves seven skate companies: Almost, Enjoi, Speed Demons, Tensor Trucks, Blind, Cliche, Superior and Darkstar Skateboards. Dwindle...
.
Blind markets decks, wheels and accessories as well as clothing. The company's logo is a stylized grim reaper.
Team
- Ronnie CreagerRonnie CreagerRonnie Creager is an American professional skateboarder from Orange, California who primarily skates street, and more specifically flatland technical skating.-Life:...
- Jake BrownJake BrownJake 'Ironman' Brown is an Australian skateboarder who competes in the X Games. He began competing in 1996, turning pro the following year.Brown's sponsors are Blind, DVS, Spitfire, Independent, and Monster Energy....
- James Craig
- Danny Cerezini
- Jake Duncombe
- Morgan SmithMorgan Smith (skateboarder)Morgan Smith is an amateur skateboarder.-Biography:Smith received his first skateboard at the age of six, and by ten he was skating with serious intent. He grew up skating in Downtown Toronto, Ontario. In the fall of 2008, he was featured on the cover of SBC Skateboard magazine...
- Rob Lorifice
- Filipe Ortiz
- Kevin Romar
- Sean Sheffey
- Sewa Kroetkov
- Kieran Reilly
- TJ Rogers
Ex-Team
- Corey Sheppard
- Mark GonzalesMark GonzalesMark Gonzales , also known as "Gonz" and "The Gonz," is an American professional skateboarder and artist. He is known in the skateboarding world as a pioneer of modern street skateboarding, currently skateboarding's most popular form....
- Brian LottiBrian LottiBrian Lotti is an American professional skateboarder.Lotti rose to fame in the skateboarding world in the late 1980s while riding for the now-defunct skateboard company H-Street. He is known for his fluid skateboard tricks....
- Guy MarianoGuy MarianoGuy Mariano is a professional skateboarder who gained widespread recognition at the age of 14 for his part in Blind Skateboards' Video Days . Before Blind, Mariano was sponsored by Powell Peralta, and appeared in their video Ban This. In his later years, Guy rode for Girl Skateboards and had a...
- Jason LeeJason Lee (actor)Jason Michael Lee is an American actor and skateboarder known for his role as the title character on the NBC television series My Name is Earl, his portrayal of Syndrome in the film The Incredibles, his role as Dave Seville in the Alvin and the Chipmunks films, and his work with director Kevin...
- Kyle Black
- Henry SanchezHenry SanchezHenry Sanchez also known as The Terminator, is a professional skateboarder and gained widespread recognition for his part in Blind Skateboards' "Tim and Henry's Pack of Lies" with Tim Gavin, Rudy Johnson, Brian Lotti, and Guy Mariano. He is from San Francisco Bay, California...
- Danny WayDanny WayDanny Way is a professional skateboarder.-Awards and achievements:* 1986: Won the first contest he entered at age 11* 1989: Won his first vert contest in Michigan...
. - Jordan Richter
- Gideon Choi
- Lavar McBride
- Josh Kasper
Videography
- Video Days (1991) (VHS)
- What If? (2005) (DVD) (Video Days was featured as an easter eggEaster eggEaster eggs are special eggs that are often given to celebrate Easter or springtime.The oldest tradition is to use dyed or painted chicken eggs, but a modern custom is to substitute chocolate eggs, or plastic eggs filled with confectionery such as jelly beans...
, and again as a separate disc on the special edition re-release) - The Blind Video (2009) (DVD)
- This Is Not A Test (2011) (DVD)