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The folks over at BAHNE have sent me numerous emails to spread the word that they too have risen from the dead.
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For Immediate Release

BAHNE is Back!

www.bahneskateboards.com

In the beginning before time, well actually somewhere around 1972, Bill and Bob Bahne began manufacturing skateboards. Based in Encinitas, California the two brothers produced hundreds of thousands of skateboards during the seventies.

Probably most well known for their flexible, fiberglass boards equipped with Chicago trucks and Cadillac Wheels, the Bahne brothers constantly strived to improve the construction and performance of their boards, wheels and trucks.

The first BAHNE skateboards came in three lengths, 24", 27", and 30", all of which were just a scant 6" wide. Back in those early days, speed, was what everyone craved. Skateboarders would search out the biggest, steepest hills and attempt to bomb them. One of the best of these downhill bombers was Denis Shufeldt, then in his early 20's and one of BAHNE's first sponsored riders. It was not uncommon for Denis to reach speeds in the 50mph range riding a stock 24" Bahne.

BAHNE played a major role in the development of modern skateboarding, BAHNE, along with Cadillac Wheels, organized and sponsored the "BAHNE/Cadillac Nationals" in April of 1975 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Those of you who know their skateboarding history or who have seen "Dogtown and Z-Boys" will realize that this contest was the birth of modern skateboarding.

Now, after almost thirty years from their beginnings, BAHNE is back. Long time skateboarders Jack Smith and Stan Strocher have teamed with Bill and Bob Bahne to rekindle this legendary brand. The classic BAHNE fiberglass deck has been reborn, a bit wider, a bit longer and as cool as ever. Also in the BAHNE line-up is the Woody, a solid oak, kicktail deck available in 30", 36" and 48" lengths. The BAHNE Rocker was inspired by the early Z-Flex skateboards ridden by the Dogtown crew back in the
early 1970's.

With the renewed interest in slalom skateboarding BAHNE has designed the Black Hill, a perfect entry level slalom deck. It is also available as a complete, set-up with Tracker trucks and Turner La Costa Wheels.

BAHNE will also serve up a "new school" deck that promises to deliver that extra pop needed for today's style of skating.

And of course