Blockhead Skateboards

Est. 2022

Latest Films By Blockhead Skateboards

Surfin' Bird (2025)

Introducing the newest addition to the Strip Mall Surfer series by Blockhead Skateboards - The Surfin’ Bird! Putting the F.U. in FUn! Launching 7/30/25 at ...

Some Tracks Used By Blockhead Skateboards

Track	Film Used In
Surfin' Bird The Cramps	Surfin' Bird
Bird Bath The Trashmen	Surfin' Bird
Bird Dance Beat The Trashmen	Surfin' Bird

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In the early 80’s skateboarding was nearly dead. Those of us that carried on after all the skateparks were dozed were loners, rebels, misfits, punks and outcasts picked on by the jocks but we didn’t give a shit, we liked it that way....skateboarding was ours, we were the rulers of the streets, pools, ditches and backyards! <br /><br />With that rebellious spirit I launched Blockhead in 1985 in my parents garage with the first three models, the Streetstyle, Chaos and Rebel. The Rebel was a classic early 80’s shape and the graphics I inked were based on the old mobster/ crime movies that I really dug the style of. <br /><br />To celebrate the 40 year anniversary of Blockhead and the Rebel board we made a small batch of 30 Rebel’s in a black dip with the old school hole pattern and screen printed just like they were in 1985! These are signed and numbered and this is the last time we’re going to do this so best to grab one pronto! <br /><br />Also ready to grip and rip we made 50 teal dip “rider” Rebel’s featuring new school holes and a bit steeper concave and tail than the signed and numbered version with a slight rocker/ spoon nose for a better ride. You best dust off your 80’s moves because these are a blast! (from the past).<br /><br />Set your alerts, dropping Wednesday 10/15 at noon PST on blockheadskateboards.com ! <br /><br />Much thanks for your support over the past 40 years!<br /><br />Dave B.

History of the 1985 Rebel skateboard and 40 year anniversary reissues with Dave Bergthold

13th October, 2025

In the early 80’s skateboarding was nearly dead. Those of us that carried on after all the skateparks were dozed were loners, rebels, misfits, punks and outcasts picked on by the jocks but we didn’t give a shit, we liked it that way....skateboarding was ours, we were the rulers ...

Right about the time of the legendary 1985 Sactramento Streetstyle contest, I launched Blockhead Skateboards in my parents Roseville garage. With a good chunk of all the money I had to my name I took out a full page ad in Thrasher Magazine to promote the first three Blockhead models, the Streetstyle, Rebel and Chaos. The Streetstyle was the most progressive street specific board on the market at the time with its 4" nose, the longest available throughout most of the 80's! <br /><br />We just reissued the 1985 Streetstyle in the original red color for the first time ever to celebrate Blockhead's 40th anniversary, these are signed and numbered and feature the old school hole pattern and screen printed graphics just like they were in 1985. Also available is a modern hole "rider" version with a bit steeper concave and tail for better functionality. They're just as fun to ride now as. they were in 1985! Pick one up at blockheadskateboards.com before they all sell out.<br /><br />Much thanks for all your support for the past 40 years!<br />Dave Bergthold AKA Blockhead Dave

History of the 1985 Streetstyle skateboard and 40 year anniversary reissues with Dave Bergthold

8th October, 2025

Right about the time of the legendary 1985 Sactramento Streetstyle contest, I launched Blockhead Skateboards in my parents Roseville garage. With a good chunk of all the money I had to my name I took out a full page ad in Thrasher Magazine to promote the first three Blockhead ...

Grip it and rip it on an original shape and graphic Blockhead Streetstyle, screen printed just like they were in 1985 in my parents Roseville CA garage (Sacto) . Laban Pheidias, Chris Lambert, Jesse Hotchkiss, Joi Tillman and myself got wild in the streets of downtown LA on a lovely Sunday afternoon to relive some 80’s skateboarding stoke. Grab your very own Blockhead Streetstyle Time Machine and transport yourself back to 1985 and have a blast. Fun is calling you! - Dave Bergthold <br /><br />#80sskateboarding <br />#skateboarding

The Blockhead Skateboards crew got wild the streets on the 1985 Streetstyle reissue.

24th September, 2025

Grip it and rip it on an original shape and graphic Blockhead Streetstyle, screen printed just like they were in 1985 in my parents Roseville CA garage (Sacto) . Laban Pheidias, Chris Lambert, Jesse Hotchkiss, Joi Tillman and myself got wild in the streets of downtown LA on ...

Blockhead is 40!!! Please enjoy this short video I put together to celebrate the occasion…just a small slice of the Blockhead story. <br /><br />We returned to the motherland (Roseville CA) a while back and met up with Dave Lynch and Dave Hays who both worked for Blockhead in the early days (Thanks dudes!). <br /><br />First we did a stop at the house I grew up in and then started Blockhead in the garage in 1985 when I was 21. Then we paid a visit to the Blockhead shop (86-89) and adjoining Skates Plus skate shop, Roseville’s first in 1985. <br /><br />We had a fun time reminiscing about the good ol’ days, talking some crap and attempting to skate the super janky bank behind the old shop on the first 3 Blockhead boards, the Streetstyle, Rebel and Chaos. Great times! Great friends! - Dave Bergthold <br /><br /> FYI: Streetstyle reissues launch 9/24/25, Rebel reissues soon after! <br /><br />Also featuring: Laban Pheidias, Chris Lambert and Jesse Hotchkiss

Blockhead Skateboards 40 year anniversary - Return to Roseville

17th September, 2025

Blockhead is 40!!! Please enjoy this short video I put together to celebrate the occasion…just a small slice of the Blockhead story. We returned to the motherland (Roseville CA) a while back and met up with Dave Lynch and Dave Hays who both worked for Blockhead ...

With the average age of the Blockhead crew at 51 years old, we’re still out there pushing the limits of what’s possible for older skaters and most important of all showing that skateboarding is still fun! <br /><br />I started Blockhead in my parents garage in Roseville (Sacramento) CA in 1985 and over the years many legends of skateboarding have gotten their start with Blockhead. <br /><br />We haven’t made a video since 1994 but we’ve been putting our blood, sweat and tears into this project for the past two years and having a blast along the way with countless skate adventures…but now it’s finally time to show it to you and we’re beyond excited. <br /><br /> - Blockhead Dave<br /><br />The video features: Laban Pheidias, Chris Lambert, Dave Bergthold, Jesse Hotchkiss, Ron Cameron and Kristian Svitak with appearances by Jose Trevino and Blockhead legends Jeremy Wray, Rick Howard, Omar Hassan, Rick Jaramillo, Dan Rogers, Sam Cunningham and Jim Gray.

Heads Up! A skateboarding film by Blockhead Skateboards

24th September, 2024

With the average age of the Blockhead crew at 51 years old, we’re still out there pushing the limits of what’s possible for older skaters and most important of all showing that skateboarding is still fun! I started Blockhead in my parents garage in Roseville (Sacramento) CA in 1985 and ...

Strip Mall Surfing with the Blockhead Skateboards crew - new boards like you’ve never seen before!

22nd August, 2023

Strip Mall Surfing with the Blockhead Skateboards crew - new boards like you’ve never seen before! New Strip Mall Surfers launching 8/24/23 at noon PST on blockheadskateboards.com Revolutionary de-evolution…Artfully curated completes styled as if they're from an alternate universe…one where the steel and clay wheel boards of the 60’s evolved in ...

I accidentally came up with the idea for a new board and I’ve been testing prototypes for the past couple years…from way before I knew it was a prototype, I just knew I was onto something fun! <br /><br />I put together a little video for you to check out for now…and then stay tuned for the announcement real soon! Super excited to have this finally come together after so long and I hope you love it as much as I do.<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Dave B. <br /><br />blockheadskateboards.com

Sneak peak! New Blockhead skateboards rolling in soon! You haven't seen anything like this.

15th August, 2023

I accidentally came up with the idea for a new board and I’ve been testing prototypes for the past couple years…from way before I knew it was a prototype, I just knew I was onto something fun! I put together a little video for you to check out ...

Check out Laban’s new “Switchface” part, it’s a bunch of clips he’s compiled from the last year and a half while testing out and fine tuning his switchface prototypes. Pretty gnar for a 50 year old dude!!!…and this is just the “leftovers”, he’s been saving the bangers for an as of yet unannounced Blockhead project. <br /><br />Get hyped and then charge on over to blockheadskateboards.com at noon PST to grab your own innovative Switchface model and then ponder switch way you’re going to set it up. Square nose or round nose? You've got multiple set-up options with it's double variable drilling. The art by Will Carsola works either way as well.<br /><br />Laban and I thank you for your support!<br /><br />Dave B.

Laban Pheidias Switchface Part - Skateboarding and innovating (at 50!)

1st August, 2023

Check out Laban’s new “Switchface” part, it’s a bunch of clips he’s compiled from the last year and a half while testing out and fine tuning his switchface prototypes. Pretty gnar for a 50 year old dude!!!…and this is just the “leftovers”, he’s been saving the bangers for ...

The Laban switchface board measures at 9” in the middle and has double variable holes (16) so you can adjust in numerous ways to fit your skateboarding style. After over a year of fine tuning, Laban and myself came up with a shape that works great either direction. You can use the round end as your nose and the squared end as your tail like Laban or flip it around and go round tail and square nose like I do…not only that, you can adjust the lengths of your nose and tail. <br /><br />Then there’s the graphics! Choose from “Black Light” version or psychedelic double dipped stains and screaming day-glow screen print. Laban called in his good buddy Will Carsola to ink the graphics, among other things you may recognize his art from all the Liquid Death cans.<br /><br />We hope you’re excited as we were to ride one of these!<br /><br />Click on over to blockheadskateboards.com to check "em out, they launch Tuesday the 1st 2023 at noon PST.<br /><br />Laban and I thank you for your support! <br />Dave B.

Blockhead Laban Switchface is the most versatile skateboard you’ve ever ridden!

31st July, 2023

The Laban switchface board measures at 9” in the middle and has double variable holes (16) so you can adjust in numerous ways to fit your skateboarding style. After over a year of fine tuning, Laban and myself came up with a shape that works great either ...

Here’s a vid from the other day when Chris Lambert, Jeremy Wray, Jesse Hotchkiss, Koby Newell and myself joined Laban for a set-up session. Six Switchface boards were set up simultaneously and then shredded at the Bonkersville DIY and a ton or two of fun was had. <br /><br />The Laban switchface board measures at 9” in the middle and has double variable holes (16) so you can adjust in numerous ways to fit your skateboarding style. After over a year of fine tuning, Laban and myself came up with a shape that works great either direction. You can use the round end as your nose and the squared end as your tail like Laban or flip it around and go round tail and square nose like I do…not only that, you can adjust the lengths of your nose and tail. <br /><br />Then there’s the graphics! Choose from “Black Light” version or psychedelic double dipped stains and screaming day-glow screen print. Laban called in his good buddy Will Carsola to ink the graphics, among other things you may recognize his art from all the Liquid Death cans.<br /><br />We hope you’re excited as we were to ride one of these!<br /><br />Click on over to blockheadskateboards.com to preview and then we’ll see you Tuesday August 1st at noon PST.<br /><br />Laban and I thank you for your support! <br />Dave B.

Blockhead Laban Switchface pro model skateboard launch session at Bonkersville

23rd July, 2023

Here’s a vid from the other day when Chris Lambert, Jeremy Wray, Jesse Hotchkiss, Koby Newell and myself joined Laban for a set-up session. Six Switchface boards were set up simultaneously and then shredded at the Bonkersville DIY and a ton or two of fun was had. ...

Clayton Graul barged into Bonkersville backyard DIY to help Laban Pheidias and Jesse Hotchkiss Curbuild a new curb and then the curbuddies ripped the reds on the new Curbarger boards whilst sporting the new Curbarger T-shirts. Totally Curbonkers fun times! <br /><br />Grab a 9.25” or 10.0” Double Sided Curb board and/or make a statement about your love of barging curbs with the new Curbarger T’s and stickers available now on blockheadskateboards.com. <br /><br />Ron Cameron inked the all new art and also came up with the “Electric Company” inspired silhouette intro….I don’t know about you but we’re having a damn good time! <br /><br />Dave Bergthold

Laban and Jesse barge Bonkersville DIY On the new Blockhead Curbarger skateboards!

12th March, 2023

Clayton Graul barged into Bonkersville backyard DIY to help Laban Pheidias and Jesse Hotchkiss Curbuild a new curb and then the curbuddies ripped the reds on the new Curbarger boards whilst sporting the new Curbarger T-shirts. Totally Curbonkers fun times! Grab a 9.25” or 10.0” Double ...

Hey check out this video that Chris Lambert and myself put together to showcase the new curb inspired Curbarger boards. We had a Curbangin’ fun time getting the first streetslaps on the 9.25” and 10.0” Double Sided Curb boards, the first in a hopefully long running series. <br /><br />Make a statement about your love of Curbarging with the new Curbarger T’s and stickers as well. All the goods launch Wednesday March 1st at noon PST on blockheadskateboards.com. <br /><br />Ron Cameron inked the all new art and also came up with the “Electric Company” inspired silhouette intro….I don’t know about you but we’re having a damn good time! <br /><br />Dave Bergthold

Curb! Barger!…..Curbarger!!! - New boards, shirts and slaps! Skateboarding curbs with Blockhead

27th February, 2023

Hey check out this video that Chris Lambert and myself put together to showcase the new curb inspired Curbarger boards. We had a Curbangin’ fun time getting the first streetslaps on the 9.25” and 10.0” Double Sided Curb boards, the first in a hopefully long running series. ...

Print, spray, print, sign, number and done! Yeah I almost don’t want it to be over because it’s been so much damn fun! Damon helped me print the boards…because honestly I’m pretty rusty, I haven’t done it on the daily since the 80’s so thought it best to get some help from a pro to finish these up right after all this work. <br /><br />All in all with everything that went into this project (including the videos) there must be at least a day and a half on each board….but no complaints, I’ve loved every minute of it, I hope you’ve enjoyed the process and the final result. <br /><br />Now it’s time to exit through the gift shop and pick up a souvenir. The boards will be live for orders this Wednesday the 5th at noon PST (sorry, said the 4th previously). Boards should be up on the web site for preview by Monday afternoon as well as pricing. <br /><br />Much thanks! <br />Dave B

Blockhead Skateboards Chainsaw Massacre - Part 7 - INK

3rd October, 2022

Print, spray, print, sign, number and done! Yeah I almost don’t want it to be over because it’s been so much damn fun! Damon helped me print the boards…because honestly I’m pretty rusty, I haven’t done it on the daily since the 80’s so thought it best ...

Crack that whip! I honestly had to watch some U-Toob instructional videos on how to crack a whip…. Then I channeled my inner cowboy or Indiana Jones for this one…well actually more like my inner Devo. It made some really cool unique and random paint splatters that added to the lawnmower “spin art” and smashed glass and spray paint. <br /><br />The 13 boards will be available October 4th 2022 on blockheadskateboards.com . Get yerself on the mailing list so you don't miss out! Tune in tomorrow for more mayhem and destruction, thanks for watching!<br />Dave B.

Blockhead Skateboards Chainsaw Massacre - Part 5 - WHIP

1st October, 2022

Crack that whip! I honestly had to watch some U-Toob instructional videos on how to crack a whip…. Then I channeled my inner cowboy or Indiana Jones for this one…well actually more like my inner Devo. It made some really cool unique and random paint splatters that added ...

Light my fire! Yes please….through a little experimentation, my inner pyro figured out that spray paint burns and makes for some really amazing textures and distressing. This was the final painting process before the boards got screen printed and really sealed the deal. <br /><br />The 13 boards will be available October 4th 2022 on blockheadskateboards.com . Get yerself on the mailing list so you don't miss out! Tune in tomorrow for more mayhem and destruction, thanks for watching!<br />Dave B.

Blockhead Skateboards - Chainsaw Massacre part 6 BURN

1st October, 2022

Light my fire! Yes please….through a little experimentation, my inner pyro figured out that spray paint burns and makes for some really amazing textures and distressing. This was the final painting process before the boards got screen printed and really sealed the deal. The 13 boards ...

Spin to win! I’ve had the idea to spin some boards for a few years but just didn’t have time to figure out how to do it….then it hit me, a lawnmower!!! So it just fit naturally into the Chainsaw Massacre series…but it was sketchy and scary fast (even with a speed limiter), I honestly wasn’t sure if it would disintegrate and launch the skateboard through the ramp (or my neck), but the patterns this tornado of doom made were next level radness. Pretty colors destroyed! <br /><br />Tune in tomorrow for more mayhem and destruction, thanks for watching!<br />Dave B. The 13 boards will be available October 4th 2022 on blockheadskateboards.com . Get yerself on the mailing list so you don't miss out!

Blockhead Skateboards - Chainsaw Massacre part 4 - Lawnmower art?!?

30th September, 2022

Spin to win! I’ve had the idea to spin some boards for a few years but just didn’t have time to figure out how to do it….then it hit me, a lawnmower!!! So it just fit naturally into the Chainsaw Massacre series…but it was sketchy and scary ...

smaSH IT up!!! Got the painting going on the chainsaw boards with some fun fun fun demolition…who doesn’t like to smash shit? Goal was just a subtle background texture that would allow the next colors to POP. <br /><br />13 boards cut out with a chainsaw and painted with chaos and destruction, available October 4th on blockheadskateboards.com . Get yerself on the mailing list so you don't miss out! <br /><br />Tune in tomorrow for more chaos and destruction, thanks for watching!<br />Dave B.

Blockhead Chainsaw Massacre part 3 - Art and Destroy!?! Smash and Paint

28th September, 2022

smaSH IT up!!! Got the painting going on the chainsaw boards with some fun fun fun demolition…who doesn’t like to smash shit? Goal was just a subtle background texture that would allow the next colors to POP. 13 boards cut out with a chainsaw and ...

Destroy more! Here’s more hot chainsaw action for your viewing pleasure. Just tried to make some weird fun shapes…no templates used (except for shovels), just sketch it and go! I wanted to clean them up a bit (but not too much) so broke out the belt sander and orbital sander, just wanted to use normal everyday tools that many people have in their garage. It was a blast making sawdust, check in tomorrow to see the start of the (organized chaos) painting process.<br /><br />The 13 boards will be available October 4th 2022 on blockheadskateboards.com . Get yerself on the mailing list so you don't miss out! <br /><br />Thanks for watching!<br />Dave B.

Blockhead Chainsaw (skateboard) Massacre part 2 (saw2)

27th September, 2022

Destroy more! Here’s more hot chainsaw action for your viewing pleasure. Just tried to make some weird fun shapes…no templates used (except for shovels), just sketch it and go! I wanted to clean them up a bit (but not too much) so broke out the belt ...

Had a blast cutting 13 skateboards with a chainsaw. Got it things rolling at Laban’s backyard DIY with Hotcheye, Lambert and Koby joining in on the fun. Check the videos dropping all week of the murderous 7-ply cutting and destructive and violent painting and then the boards will be available October 4th on blockheadskateboards.com.

Blockhead Chainsaw Massacre part 1 (SAW) Art and Destroy!

26th September, 2022

Had a blast cutting 13 skateboards with a chainsaw. Got it things rolling at Laban’s backyard DIY with Hotcheye, Lambert and Koby joining in on the fun. Check the videos dropping all week of the murderous 7-ply cutting and destructive and violent painting and then the ...

Art and Destroy! Well I’ve had this dream for several years and then actually worked on these boards for over a year now off and on. <br />13 boards all hand cut with a chainsaw in different weirdo shapes, all close to 11” wide….then painted in a variety of violent destructive ways and finally screen printed with the art from the Just Another board that I designed in 1986. The end result was way better than I even imagined for these….so stoked on how they came out!<br />I’ll be posting more videos from the process starting in a few days and then they’ll be available soon after that. Get on the mailing list and stay tuned so you don’t miss out. <br />Special thanks to Laban, Jesse Hotchkiss, Chris Lambert, and Koby for helping with the “guest” shapes and joining in on the fun. Also Blunt Steel for the metal fab and location, Clayton Graul for the amazing motion graphics and Damon for screen printing….oh and Jett, Laban and Rene for filming. <br />Thanks!<br />Dave B. <br /><br />Boards are available 10/4/2022 on blockheadskateboards.com

Blockhead Chainsaw Massacre teaser - skateboard art destruction!

22nd September, 2022

Art and Destroy! Well I’ve had this dream for several years and then actually worked on these boards for over a year now off and on. 13 boards all hand cut with a chainsaw in different weirdo shapes, all close to 11” wide….then painted in a variety ...