2005 deadstock Big Red complete, designed by Yong-Ki Chang.
The inspiration for this board came from a random find in the outer Sunset district of San Francisco, years ago. I picked up the original which had, “BIG RED” across the top-deck in die-cut grip.
The Solitary Arts version borrows from the Big Red in shape and size. I wanted a board that conjured-up the innocence and fun-times of our past but built and taken into consideration todays technical specifications, so, for the Big Red, I added concave and a bit of upturned nose/tail. 7-ply Hard-rock Maple which features a mini-tail. The tail is much shorter than your typical skateboard, which forces you to rethink how you ride.
The Solitary Arts version borrows from the Big Red in shape and size. I wanted a board that conjured-up the innocence and fun-times of our past but built and taken into consideration todays technical specifications, so, for the Big Red, I added concave and a bit of upturned nose/tail. 7-ply Hard-rock Maple which features a mini-tail. The tail is much shorter than your typical skateboard, which forces you to rethink how you ride.
Carve it...
Graphic by Geoff McFetridge
DETAILS:
Full-Dipped Red Deck
Hand Silk-Screened Top and Bottom Graphics
Dimensions: 28" length; 8" at the widest; 15.25" wheelbase
Made In California
Hand Silk-Screened Top and Bottom Graphics
Dimensions: 28" length; 8" at the widest; 15.25" wheelbase
Made In California
Complete with:
1) ACE 00 Trucks (originally came with Tracker Full-Tracks but these ACE's turn better)
2) Drifters Wheels 58mm 87a Durometer (Single Conical Front. Offset Bearing-Seat)
3) 0.25" Riser + 0.25" MOONLIGHT LED Riser
4) Painted White Die-Cut Grip - Deadstock from 2005 - Only 10 Sheets Cut
1) ACE 00 Trucks (originally came with Tracker Full-Tracks but these ACE's turn better)
2) Drifters Wheels 58mm 87a Durometer (Single Conical Front. Offset Bearing-Seat)
3) 0.25" Riser + 0.25" MOONLIGHT LED Riser
4) Painted White Die-Cut Grip - Deadstock from 2005 - Only 10 Sheets Cut
“The Solitary Arts is about triggering the paradigm shift, about looking beyond the definitions of what skateboarding is, and what a skateboard is. Skateboarding is moments between tricks, its different boards for different skate spots, sometimes it’s trick-less, it’s about sometimes riding wheels that are not so hard and loud that you can’t hear yourself think. It can be silent no-tap ollies and carving in a way you can only do with soft wheels. It’s about a quiver…” – Geoff McFetridge
Hand-built individually in California
