The Story of Real Skateboards: The Start, Death Threats, Controversial Graphics & More

14 Things You Didn't Know About Real Skateboards - One of our favorite skate companies of all time! We got over how they started, Jim T, Tommy G, Death Threats, the logo, famous graphics, the modern team and much more.
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[@ShredzShop]

Who is your favorite Real team rider or all time?! Also what's your favorite Real video of all time? +What brand should we do next?!

[@tonyvolume666]

Huf or Busenitz, Reel to real was my first Skate Video. Best video.

[@JAMESDEAN-bc6qk]

Fav of all time is GONZ or Ishod

[@christon16able]

Sluggo

[@christon16able]

Since Day One was the video that hooked me with Real boards.

[@davidvanvliet193]

James Kelch. Emb's Finest. WKND Skateboards next.

[@peacelovebrad]

I'm loving the mini-docs from this channel--growing my appreciation and respect for the people that laid the foundation for skate culture.

[@ShredzShop]

That's the goal! Hyped you enjoy them! 🙏

[@anthonywandowicz8084]

These videos are not docs or even mini docs .

[@bennyshambles]

Props for the 976-EVIL Jim Thiebaud factoid. I watched that a few months ago and was like, “Holy shit, that’s Jim Thiebaud! I didn’t know he had an acting gig.”

[@princequestly2218]

My friend Nick Dompierre skated for Real. Great episode as always. Nothing is as bad ass as Gonz kicking the sign like a shaolin monk. The Gonz is king 👑

[@ron4789]

Nick dompierre was the a real G I remember he was on Dc shoes hope he’s good

[@myhousehaswheels]

Levi was FOR SURE the dude in high school who made every book report about skating. And I love it, so many questions have been answered by these

[@ShredzShop]

🙏🙏 Hyped you enjoy!!

[@ShredzShop]

@Dirk Platinum haha sick!

[@ObesetoBeast]

You all do such a great job on these

[@ShredzShop]

Glad you enjoy them! They’re lots of work and we’re slowly getting better 😅

[@shb9641]

I met Jim and Natas in New Jersey around 1989 they were with Julian Stranger and Allan Peterson. Jim was Such a cool guy. And I always rode real boards . I just loved the shape of them and the snap they had.

[@juliomariodumar8952]

Making a really good job with the data and edition of the video, love it, hope this channel get the recognition it deserves.

[@ShredzShop]

Thank you!! Thanks for watching! People watching and sharing helps us make more content!! 🙌🙏

[@technolange651]

This is why I ride Real decks, not only the best quality boards but the best way to run a skate company. Respect to Tommy & Jim. ✊

[@ShredzShop]

Agreed! 🤝

[@erichanhauser3190]

I had a REAL board for a lil more than a day. Dipped wood, Spitfires, Indys & Bones Swiss. Hardly a scratch. Left it at bus stop on way to work. TG & JT are true Skateboarders thru & thru. They are REAL. Killer Vid.

[@ShredzShop]

Glad you enjoyed!! 🙏🙌👊

[@booboocachoo5090]

Omg, I only have one board with bones Swiss and the price of those alone would make me never forget anywhere, and I’ve left boards at train stations before

[@ANdy-sc1rw]

my favorite series can’t stop watching them

[@ShredzShop]

🙏🙏🙏

[@michaelharris6157]

Love your videos bro!! Takes me back to my youth. I remember the brands that disappeared. Keep it up 👍

[@AaronWandinger]

Amazing as always

[@BIGHAPPY903]

My dad used to work for “REAL” making boards back in like ‘99 or ‘00, he used to get me blanks decks or they’re soon to be released boards and I remember they gave my dad like 2 tapes I used to watch

[@naturallyodd420]

Just discovered this channel, fire 🔥 content

[@ShredzShop]

🙏🙌🙏

[@jebgordon6608]

I grew up in a rural area that Jim Thiebaud graphic definitely provoked a reaction. Beer cans from passing trucks and threats of varying levels.

[@funlabsdesignstudio]

Great Vid! Asking what Fav Real skater though is definitely a hard one cause they're all Boss status in my opinion. But seriously most underrated skillset wise but are Sooo Good are... Davis Torgerson, Alex Perelson, JT Aultz for sure. Salman Agah was also a pioneer in the switch game! Btw Nice Death Defeated Shirt! 😁👌🏼

[@d2h655]

Enjoyed tf outta this, might have to subscribe

[@ShredzShop]

Glad you enjoyed! 👊 The subs help us out for sure!

[@burnttamale]

Great video!

[@TomWyker]

this was really good, no pun intended. I have been a fan of Real since 1991 and there were a couple things on here I wasn't aware of.kinda bummed you did not mention Real Small Wheels. I feel like they helped kickstart the company in a way. keep up the good work.

[@ShredzShop]

We dropped the ball on the Real small wheels for sure haha. So much info to cram into 10 mins with some of these legacy brands!

[@Space-Holiday]

We still need that Hockey/FA vid

[@trebledsoe2481]

Yea homie thats what im waiting on too. Also quasi

[@migz4817]

This video would be dope

[@trebledsoe2481]

@@migz4817 fuck yea it would.

[@matthewayres1104]

Lots of stuff I had no idea about. Super cool!

[@ShredzShop]

Glad u enjoyed!! 🔥🙏

[@davidvanvliet193]

Remember : James Kelch, Salman Agah ( 2003 Soty) , Shawn Mandoli, Peter Ramondetta, Frank Gerwer. Sour pro Gustav Tonnesen was seen riding a real board in an adidas video. Next one: WKND Skateboards. Greets from the Netherlands.

[@Skatedaddy09]

Real to Reel is a video I have seen a million time, love it.

[@FormulatedButterCoping]

Folklore has it that Tommy G took a good amount of the Powell money he had saved and used it for board pressings for Real. Being that skateboarding was somewhat in a slump at that time, I think that move took a lot of guts, ambition, and vision towards the future.

[@sethcox3872]

This one was awesome…so much info…bravo on these vids…happy holidays🍻

[@ShredzShop]

Glad you enjoy the vids! 🙌🙏 Happy Holidays!

[@Burger-urger]

That original line up is shell! Great vidja!

[@bradycraig8437]

These are really cool

[@ramwoodburns2225]

So nice I had to watch it twice. Deffenitly not because I couldn't hear over power tools.

[@HsvPeavey]

Tuning in from Huntsville AL

[@kevinhawthorne5257]

Good Video!

[@ShredzShop]

Thanks Kev! 🙏

[@ettnollbajen9945]

Love it mate ,I have the Tommy Guerrero 9’7 and I love it

[@ShredzShop]

🙏🙏

[@alpineflauge909]

the real deal! wow! rich history and awesome content!

[@alpineflauge909]

watching from so cal, brah! no, ur a hoser, eh

[@ShredzShop]

🙌🙏

[@tru_squid8641]

I used to have a pair of the ishod dunks wore the hell out of them in high school miss being able to pick up a pair of dunks regularly from my local shop

[@jonathanziegler7605]

Glad you gave ishod his own part his is my favorite skater of all time.

[@benoitdeclercq9722]

excellentt.. like when graphics come up..

[@l.s.dreams]

This was dope

[@ShredzShop]

Glad you enjoyed! 🙏👊

[@tartnation]

Beautiful beautiful video

[@ShredzShop]

👊glad you enjoyed!

[@JAMESDEAN-bc6qk]

Another Banger Video!!!! Gonna get a REAL board next to support these guys!!! 💥🎯

[@ShredzShop]

🙏🙏

[@MrGwaldo]

Prior to the hanging klansman Jim had the superhero decks on SMA.

[@TM-gu6bp]

I think they single handedly created the tiny wheels craze in the 90s with their lil shits wheels. Their slicks with the guys in costumes. (Salman Agah and Simon Woodstock, etc.) had the thickest slick I've ever seen

[@JonasPolsky]

nothing about the six-pack Real Small Wheels? ;/

[@TheLexiconDevils]

or superstar James Kelch 😂

[@StarNuggets88]

Hell 🤘Yeah awesome videos keep them coming!

[@schwinnbike18]

No Salman Agah?!

[@Corinthians-kjv]

Nice!

[@Bob101520]

I love your content Shreds! Keep shredding🤘

[@ShredzShop]

Hyped you enjoy the vids!! 🙌🙏

[@Daggermouth8k]

Finally! My favorite deck brand.

[@ShredzShop]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tjpengful]

RIP Huf

[@nomisvagabond139]

Love it when Sluggo 👳 makes an appearance . . Legend

[@ShredzShop]

agreed 🤝

[@aidangreenlaw7826]

The cut to Kenny vs Spenny got me 🇨🇦

[@joshwhaley1778]

THX GUYS!!!!

[@ShredzShop]

🙏🙏stoked you liked it!

[@fromthedoor22]

I wanna get comment of the week but I don’t want to say anything spicy because Levi seems really nice. Levi please help. Thanks.

[@alpineflauge909]

survey says?

[@WolfWould]

Im wondering why Gonz was never in the THPS games. Also I think it was Real to Reel where Gonz has that brick to brick ledge trick. That whole part was jaw dropping to me. Especially at that specific time in skating. Being old now I like to watch his KZbin channel because he does all these cool curb tricks I can try and learn. Edit. Drake Jones was so sick too.

[@ShredzShop]

That's actually an interesting question. You'd assume he would have been a character in THPS1. His KZbin is rad! Its funny to see him filming with him laptop, ipad or other crazy devices haha.

[@marceloxavier7387]

Big Up fron Brasil

[@wheelersbicyclerepair6505]

Incredible video!! Watching from Red Deer 🤘🤘

[@ShredzShop]

Awesome! I grew up in RD & Sylvan!

[@jouhajohnny]

Do more deluxe pls

[@LilGoldMagikarp]

Quasi skateboards next!

[@tommytwospirit4197]

talking about ishod i'm still rocking a set of bmw themed hollow light turcks by thunder for the last 4 years

[@ShredzShop]

🔥🔥🔥

[@user-ob5fn1vr1k]

You should do a piece about G&S trucks.

[@macewindu6385]

Finally!!!

[@ShredzShop]

🙏🙏🙏 Hope it's worth the wait!

[@Tricklarock]

When I saw the title of this vid, I figured it was gonna be about the HA thing. I remember that a chapter President came into Above All in OB (SD) to buy some trucks, wheels, etc. He said he wanted a complete to hang on his office wall He then told us about what happened. I guess they rolled into Deluxe and that they were there to take all the boards with the HA logo due to their copyright. They told Real that the issue could be either dragged out in court forever, or they'd take of them by force... The guys at Real made the right (smart) choice, and handed over the decks. So, yeah. the Pres. was setting up one of those boards

[@ShredzShop]

That’s a wild story! Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@Tricklarock]

@@ShredzShop 90s San Diego = so much crazy!

[@ElCapitan88]

There’s a video with Tommy and Mark skating in NYC.

[@animus13racer]

What's up with the Natas Kaupus For Real decks?

[@ShredzShop]

I think he just came in as a longtime friend of Jim’s and designed some stuff! We had them and they sold really well. 💥

[@MiamiMorslav]

Good call on Ishod. Def #1

[@tallgremlin]

Yay! My dream came true! Thanks for doing this video!

[@ShredzShop]

Hope it lives up to your expectations!! 🙏🙌

[@Maxo52]

🔥🔥🔥

[@hed1fsu]

Damn.. 30g was decent back then. 80 was like a mil haha. Shooooot.

[@ShredzShop]

Yea haha, those were the glory days of Powell, these dudes were making insane money. Makes it even more impressive that Tommy made the leap to leave and do his own thing!

[@omgahandlelol]

interesting channel

[@THINGVIDEOZINE]

You guys gotta do maple next! Cool brand with good history

[@sandiaYpescado]

Big foot one!!!

[@skateloser4088]

At 2:09 I'm definitely a little more focused on young little Tony, Lance and Cab bro shit

[@newbutthunt]

You forgot to mention Tommy Guerrero even had a couple of his songs on the EA skate soundtrack, they're actually 2 pretty good instrumental songs.

[@TrevFlips]

He mentioned it, I didn’t know about that until he said it🤙

[@newbutthunt]

@@TrevFlips My bad.

[@robertcasey3528]

Brand-X, Zorlac skateboards

[@ShredzShop]

🙏👊🙏

[@robertwilder8515]

Don't forget about the Roll 4 Rob decks. I was lucky to get one.

[@ShredzShop]

🙌🙏

[@adielpalma3266]

Yes

[@61936]

Watching from basically Canada but with bipolar weather the people who live here know exactly where im talking about

[@papabigtoe5758]

Deathwish next??

[@sirgarglefarts3028]

Let’s get that New Deal video.

[@ShredzShop]

It's on our list! 🔥

[@sirgarglefarts3028]

@@ShredzShop What else you got on that list home boy?

[@CutmeMick]

That slogan you have up to the left of you was me and my best friends saying when we went to New York for 2000 New Years. My buddy had a knife money clip and we walked around for the 6 days we were there saying, “I don’t know you but I’ll cut yah” hilarious that you have that

[@adiospadres1842]

Don’t forget Lee Bender!!! The man, the legend!!

[@humanbrisket7718]

Free beer!

[@diegorobles6628]

I'm the 421th like of this video... and there are 0 dislikes 🤘😎

[@ShredzShop]

🙌🔥

[@nelfire]

I just got the Jim Thiebaud Hanging Klansmen tattoo two days ago!

[@ShredzShop]

No way! That’s so sick! 🙌

[@nelfire]

Yeah, just sitting here letting it heal and this video pops up! Perfect timing! Thanks!

[@asdfjkl981]

Awsome video thanks for raising awareness for woke, left leaning skate companies. Now i can make sure, they never see a single cent from me.

[@christopherdurante3367]

Takes that's REAL to another level lol 😆

[@ShredzShop]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@justflowin2708]

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@gamify4228]

I would love to see a video touring your skate shop

[@ShredzShop]

We’re gonna do a 14 Things You Didn’t know About Shredz Shop video when we hit 50k subscribers!! 🔥

[@dylansquitiro1643]

Pretty sure I literally bought a Real at my local the same time u dropped this..

[@ShredzShop]

You’re an absolute legend! 🏆 Shoutout your local shop!

[@willphillips1195]

My first ever skateboard was a real deck

[@ShredzShop]

What model?

[@cjbatallones4507]

Make a video about adio

[@ShredzShop]

It’s on our list! 👊

[@jafethlagos9264]

Do madness skateboards

[@gjauds]

Do a Harold hunter vid

[@ShredzShop]

That’s an awesome idea!!

[@TheSuomynona100]

It’s a cool story

[@ShredzShop]

One of our favs! 🙏

[@stephanegroze5694]

The Gonz, Busenitz et of course Ishod, for me the best all around skateboarder of all time!!!

[@johnemersonbuenviaje6960]

Mark Gonzales, favorite rider of all existence. When are you going to do 100 things you didn't know about Mark Gonzales? hahaha

[@ShredzShop]

It’s on our list too!!! 🤪

[@johnemersonbuenviaje6960]

@@ShredzShop That's great! I can't wait hahah

[@mattykakes4503]

I wants to like this video but there’s currently 666 likes, so I can’t fuks with that

[@grimcity]

RIP Huff.

[@SAgizx8ify]

lakai next

[@dylives7667]

It's amazing how both Tommy Guerrero and Mark Gonzalez are such an important part of modern skateboarding.

[@ShredzShop]

True legends 🙏

[@melwood9630]

R.I.P Huf