Photo Courtesy: Kevin E. Collection
Before the first offcial production run of snow-surfboards, Winterstick made skateboards called "Streetsticks" as their first offerings. This would help build up some pre-launch Winterstick hype since there was plenty of crossover between the two sports. It also bought some time as the official first issue of Yellow Roundtail snow-surfoboards were still being dialed in.
A few known competitive skateboarders from the Utah scene like Arnie Hogue and Chris Gochnour were recruited as official Team Riders. Streetsticks were a way to offer a public product while the production Winterstick snow-surfboards were still being finalized.
We've been able to account for six production models so far. If we find more, we'll be sure to update our findings. Other limited models also exist like the 8-wheelers and carbon graphite slalom boards, featured at the end of the article.
Production Models:
1. Freestyle
2. Pro Slalom
3. Canyon Cruiser
4. Vert
5. Vert•Wide•Light
6.Vert•Full
Model: Freestyle (2 Core Types Available)
Length(s): 27" & 30"
Width(s): 6 3/4"
Thickness: 1/2"
Core Type: Foam OR Wood
Plys: 5-Ply
Model: Pro Slalom
Length(s): 27"
Width(s): 6 1/2"
Thickness: 1/4"
Core Type: Wood
Plys: ...
See the bottom of the page for the Carbon/Graphite Model.
Model: Canyon Cruiser
Length(s): 28" & 30"
Width(s): 6 7/8"
Thickness: 1/4"
Core Type: Wood
Plys: ...
Model: Vert
Length(s): 26 1/2", 28", & 30"
Width(s): 6 7/8"
Thickness: 1/4"
Core Type: Wood
Plys: ...
Model: Vert-Wide-Light
Length(s): 28" & 30"
Width(s): 10"
Thickness: ...
Core Type: Foam Core
Plys: 6 Ply Maple
P-Tex Base
Model: Vert-Full
Length(s): 30"
Width(s): 9 1/4"
Thickness: ...
Core Type: ...
Plys: 5 Ply Maple
The 8-Wheeler is effectively 2 Vert-Wide-Light boards in one wide board. Equiped with the same features such as a foam core, fiberglass top, and P-Tex Base.
Like a few of the concept snow-surfboards, Dimitrije also experimented with Graphite in skateboards as well. We've only seen a couple over the years, usually owned by those with close ties to the company. (more info to come)
We're always trying to uncover more history behind the brand, be it old boards, softgoods, or print media. Let us know if you think you have something unique and we'll do our best to share what we know about it. Even better if it's something we've never seen before!
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