Texas pros like Craig Johnson, Jeff Phillips and John “Tex” Gibson were famous throughout the 1980s for their powerful skating, hard partying and friendly personalities. Born in 1964 in Houston, John Gibson grew up in nearby Pasadena, where he started skating in 1975.

Jul 31, 2023 · Embassy Skateboards is the brain child of Skateboard Legend John “TEX” Gibson and Bark Hard band mate Lee Leal. John was the first Texas pro skateboader EVER. John’s career expands through four decades. In 2009, Tex launched his own Skateboard Company to continue the legacy where it left off.

Jun 1, 2008 · John Gibson is the quintessential Texan skateboarder who skates for fun, plays music for fun and has partied Texas style wherever he goes. He was the outsider that came on the southern California contest circuit and torched up the competition from out of nowhere.

The John Gibson Retro shape in NEON PINK has arrived. It’s the CLASSIC “OG” graphic with some added flavor. Measuring in at 9.25″ Wide, 33.5″ Long, 16.25″ wheelbase, Modern functional concave. 7 ply Canadian Maple Wood. Artwork by Shane …

Apr 20, 2017 · No matter what, Gibson proves that you can carve your own path by doing things your own way. By putting Texas on the map in the skateboarding world, John “Tex” Gibson deserves a thanks from every kid who rides in a park that’s located down here.

Embassy Skateboards is the brain child of Skateboard Legend John “TEX” Gibson and Bark Hard band mate Lee Leal. John was the first Texas pro skateboader EVER. John’s career expands through four decades. In 2009, Tex launched his own Skateboard Company to continue the legacy where it left off.

Packed well and shipped very quickly. Excellent communication ! Original 1986 Alva John "Tex" Gibson Skateboard. This deck is an original, not a repro. It's never been set up, ridden or gripped. It is not warped or twisted in any way. This is a beautiful deck.

Apr 3, 2020 · I loved all of their team riders in Skateboarder magazine. I studied them more than any book from school. What really stood out about Tracker was the magnesium Sixtracks.

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Embassy Skateboards is the brain child of Skateboard Legend John “TEX” Gibson and Bark Hard band mate Lee Leal. John was the first Texas pro skateboarder EVER. John’s career expands through four decades.