Penny Skateboards Explained

Penny Skateboards
Type:Private
Industry:Skateboards
Foundation:June 2010
Founder:Ben Mackay
Location City:Brisbane
Location Country:Australia
Locations:area served Australia and New Zealand
Products:Skateboards

Penny Skateboards is Australian skateboard manufacturing companies founded in 2010 by Ben Mackay in Brisbane.[1] [2] [3]

Products

The company is most well-known for their creation of the Penny board, a 22" plastic skateboard.[4] Along with the penny board, the company has created other products similar to the penny board such as a larger, 27" variant sometimes referred to as a nickel board.[5] Their 29" model, called the "Surfskate", was created with the intent for the rider to feel as if they are surfing while riding the board.[6] The company also offers a 32" and 36" board which are similar to a typical skateboard and longboard respectively.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Our Story. Penny Skateboards AU.
  2. Web site: A History of Penny Skateboards. 8 May 2012.
  3. News: Penny Skateboards Find a Niche. Courtney. Rubin. The New York Times . 22 July 2015. NYTimes.com.
  4. Web site: The rebirth of plastic skateboards. Joel. Rice. 14 August 2012. ESPN.com. 12 July 2022.
  5. Web site: What are the Different Sizes of Penny Board?. 2022-01-09. Penny Skateboards US. en.
  6. Web site: 29" Surfskates. 2022-01-09. Penny Skateboards US. en.