My name is Danny Lore. I am the singer/bass player for the punk band Against All Authority and I played bass for The Suicide Machines as well. I've spent more than half my life riding skateboards and playing music. The music, art and culture of skateboarding continues to inspire me today. Touring has allowed me to skate with people from all over the world. I met my best friends while riding skateboards in the 80's. I met my wife of 22 years at a skate jam in 1987.
In the 90's it wasn't uncommon to find vintage skateboards at thrift stores for $5 while we were touring. I started collecting skateboards when people were literally throwing them away. I was a part of a collector forum where we would trade decks and help each other track down that long lost first skateboard we all remember so fondly. After the movie Lords of Dogtown came out there was a huge resurgence for the old school and prices on ebay skyrocketed. These old school decks became unattainable for the average guy. There was a silver lining to the dark cloud of popularity and it came in the form of the reissue. All of the old school companies began producing the boards and graphics that defined our generation.
SK8 Lore is dedicated to bringing you the latest in old school reissues. We will also keep you informed on what the companies have in store for us next. You can also pre-order decks before they are released. This way you can reserve yourself that graphic, shape or colorway that's been keeping you awake at night.
We will also be carrying new companies and decks...as long they have a shape. This is a popsicle free zone.
Thanks for dropping in! -Danny Lore