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Click Here To See These Alva 77 - 8 Inch Re-issue Completes & More!

Buddy Carr Skateboards - Grip Stik Model

• 31.5" x 9.375"
• Nose 6.125"
• Tail 6.125"
• Wheelbase 15"
• 7 ply Canadian Maple
• Made in USA

Unlike any other deck available the Grip Stik (patent pending) features specially designed grooves in the nose area for a better grip, grooves then continue along the rail area for even more hand to deck grip action. For skaters who still wish to use traditional style plastic rails there is ample room for mounting them. Sweepers and lien to tails and airs all the sudden become easier on the high quality, ltd. edition, pool, park and pipe deck. One of the most innovative and well thought out designs to come out in years.

.....>> Click Here For More Info and to Buy Now <<

JAY ADAMS is a FREE MAN!

But he stills needs the support of the skateboard community. You can do your part by grabbing a copy of his book:

.....Click Here to Buy the Jay Adams Book!

Here is something we swiped off the fuel site:

Jay Adams: Free Man

Posted on Mon Jul 07 15:49:00 -0700 2008

After more than two-and-a-half years behind bars, skate legend Jay Adams was released this morning, July 7, from the Federal Correctional Institution in Sheridan, Oregon. Bussed to Portland and flown to LAX, Jay will be spending a few months at a halfway home in Southern California before moving in with his wife, Alisha, and their toddler daughter, Venice. He's also been offered a job as facilities manager at Hurley headquarters in Costa Mesa. For the time being, Jay says he's going to stay put in Southern California. Probably a wise choice, since the frontier of Hawaii's North Shore can make things tough for people who often find themselves surrounded by their personal demons.
In November 2005, Jay was arrested by federal agents at his North Shore home for his middleman role in a heavy-duty meth deal between California and Hawaii. For the back story, click here. Jay, who was on probation at the time, was facing a possible life sentence, but he turned his life around, got married, and was trying to do the right thing. Jay had to hand over yet another one of his 'Nine Lives' cards, and the judge gave him a light sentence, considering the circumstances.
According to his friends and family, if Jay blows it one more time, he's going back to prison for the rest of his life. This much he eluded to in a letter I got from him a few months ago. He also reminded me of the first time we met in-person (when I flew to Hawaii in 2003 to interview him) and how that version of Jay Adams (the one who wouldn't sit down for the interview until I cracked a beer and agreed to join him in consuming a batch of prescription painkillers) needed to vanish forever. If drug-addict Jay needs to go away so that today's Jay can live on the outside with his family and friends, I can raise a cup to that. But his legacy as one of skateboarding's most gifted natural talents (and all the good and bad that comes with the ride) will never be erased. Cheers to that, as well.

New at the Tap! Click Here to Check Out These New Deck Displays!

NEW! Tailtap Nose Rider Tees! Click Here!

Click Here to Check Out These New Custom Taped Dogtown Completes!

NEW Santa Monica Airlines

Steve Olson Design - Drag City Racing

• 9" x 35.5"
• 18" Wheelbase

Skip from SMA just dropped off these insanely good looking new decks and here they are! To call this deck aggressive looking may be an understatement, with it's pointed nose and cut away mid section it looks more like a Hollywood street weapon than a deck. Oh, and the graphics you ask? Let's just say that they scream 60's Hollywood biker! Black, red and gold foil letters, looking like they belong on the side of a 60's era chopper. The pictures don't do this one justice, grab one and see for yourself. One last thing, these decks feature the polymer composite tops and bottoms, killer shape, fabulous graphics and kick ass construction...what are you waiting for? Click that buy now button...Now!

.....>> BUY NOW - $64.95 | view cart / checkout <<

New Tailtap Stickers!

Created for us by French artist extraordinaire Mr. Philippe Beaufrere. These stickers are high quality vinyl with a glossy UV coating that makes them suitable for car windows. The backs are kiss cut insuring you easy, bubble-free application. Size is 3 inch. Sold as singles or as an assorted 6 pack - you pay for only 5 when you click on 6. Please select color choice at checkout. Colors available: red, blue, green or multi.

>> BUY NOW - Single - $1.00 | view cart / checkout <<

>> BUY NOW - Six Pack Assorted Colors - $5.00 | view cart / checkout <<

ALL NEW SIZE! Bennett Vector Model 6.0!

Here's the latest and greatest from the fine folks at Bennett Truks. It's their new super sized 6.0 Vector! These new Vectors are now in stock and available right here at Tailtap.com!

Click here for more info and to buy these new 6.0 Vectors! >

DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE 2008 BUYERS GUIDE HERE

Get your FREE copy with any order only at Tailtap.com!

NEW Just In - Rock Posters of Jim Phillips Book

• 208 pages
• Soft Cover

This retrospective brings insight into hundreds of stunning rock posters by Jim Phillips made over 40 years, from 1965 to 2005 and counting. Phillips tells his life story and how the posters record an evolution of Rock Age music.

Click here for more info and to buy! >

NEW Brixton Ltd. Hats at the Tap!

Okay lets face it, you ain't skating all day and all night so why not show some style when you're off your board as well? The guys from Brixton Ltd. are located just around the corner from the Tailtap shop and we couldn't be more stoked. Their hats are great, so much so that I think each Tailtap staffer has at least 4 hats for themselves.

Click here for more info and to buy our new line of Brixton Ltd. hats >>

New Completes Are Here! More to Come!

Spring is just around the corner and the Tailtap staff is busy in the shop assembling and tuning dozens of unique long boards and classic cruiser completes. So be ready and make sure your quiver is complete for those early spring sessions. All new completes start arriving now! See below!

NEW Gravity Skateboards - Mini Classic Model Complete

The Mini Classic is one of the newer editions to the Gravity line and one of the smallest. Don't let it's size fool you, this is one of Gravity's most versatile boards.

Click here for more info>

NEW DOGTOWN SKATES - Jamie O'Brien Complete

Construction: 5 Ply Polymer Composite Weave / Length: 33.25" / Width: 8.5" Wheelbase: 24.75"

Nice mid size cruiser board with still plenty of room to move around on our Jamie O'Brien complete is hand assembled, tuned and polished right here at Tailtap's Southern California headquarters. Click here for more info>

NEW DOGTOWN SKATES - Matt Archbold Complete

Length: 36.75" / Width: 9.25" / Wheelbase: 23.5"

Looking for a fun spring and summer commuter style longboard? Our new Dogtown Archbold model is just what you may need! Click here for more info>

NEW Tunnel Tarantula Wheels!

• 70mm
• 75, 78, 82 and 84 durometrs.

The highly anticipated new Tunnel Tarantulas have arrived! These beauties are 70mm tall, feature an off set bearing seat and are poured with premium grade USA urethane. The off set bearing seat allows for more traction and control, the taller height equates to more speed and with four hardnesses to choose from, why wouldn't you pick up a set? These wheels are a year in the making and the end results are well worth the wait. For recreational long boarding or competitive downhill, Tunnel's new Tarantulas are spot on. Avaialble in: 75d - trans blue, 78d - trans red, 82d - trans amber, 84d - solid orange. Please specify color and hardness at checkout.

Click Here to find out more >

NEW MAGAZINE at Tailtap.com - DicE!

This is a good one that I think many of you will enjoy! DICE Magazine is all about choppers, and we're not talking about those fancy 70 thousand dollar, chromed out, custom Harley Davidson types either. Dice Magazine is all about old chopped and lowered 50's, 60's, and 70's era Triumphs, BSA's, Nortons and Knuckleheads. Oh and did I mention that in issue # 18 there is an interview with Duane Peters and a story on Signal Hill? Every issue is action packed with custom skater styled bikes, great pictures and stories from around the globe. Check out an issue, we think you'll dig it.

........Find out more here >

Tailtap Customer Feedback

Dear Buddy and Traci,

Thank you so very much for the beautiful Hosoi Hammerhead 07 deck. This has to be one of the best experiences with online shopping I have ever had ! ! ! ! ! I wish your shop was down the street, than again with your speedy delivery service it's like you are.
One happy old school skater in Canada,

Take care,
Dado

Click Here to Read More Customer Feedback

Kanoa® Flyaway® Helmets

HAVE ARRIVED!

These are each handmade in Los Angeles and are just like the originals, about as authentic as it gets. If you were at this years Pro Tec Pool Party event you saw Ngoho, Hermoto and several other OG Dogtowners wearing these killer looking new lids. Each are handmade, they're not mass produced in an over seas factory. Current colors being produced are black with silver pinstripes. Because each helmet takes about a month to make from start to finish, the price is high but once you see these beauties you'll agree they are worth every penny. Grab one while you can. Please specify size at check out. Sizes: SM, MD, LG, XL.

*Update - we currently only have the black/gold pinstripe in XL and the black/silver pinstripe in XXL. Other sizes are currently out of stock.

.............................>> | BUY NOW - $180.00 | view cart / checkout | <<

New SMA Decks Are In Stock!

Skip from SMA just dropped off his latest
SMA decks and they are HOT!

>> CLICK HERE <<

to check them out and grab your SMA while
you can!

New Tailtap Gift Certificates Are Here!

Tailtap Gift Certificates are the perfect solution for a gift. Celebrate birthdays and holidays with a Tailtap.com gift certificate. Certificates are available in many denominations and do not expire or have any hidden fees.

Denominations available: $50.00, $100.00, $200.00, $300.00

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		Click Here To See These Alva 77 - 8 Inch Re-issue Completes & More! Buddy Carr Skateboards - Grip Stik Model • 31.5" x 9.375" • Nose 6.125" • Tail 6.125" • Wheelbase 15" • 7 ply Canadian Maple • Made in USA Unlike any other deck available the Grip Stik (patent pending) features specially designed grooves in the nose area for a better grip, grooves then continue along the rail area for even more hand to deck grip action. For skaters who still wish to use traditional style plastic rails there is ample room for mounting them. Sweepers and lien to tails and airs all the sudden become easier on the high quality, ltd. edition, pool, park and pipe deck. One of the most innovative and well thought out designs to come out in years. .....>> Click Here For More Info and to Buy Now << JAY ADAMS is a FREE MAN! But he stills needs the support of the skateboard community. You can do your part by grabbing a copy of his book: .....Click Here to Buy the Jay Adams Book! Here is something we swiped off the fuel site: Jay Adams: Free Man Posted on Mon Jul 07 15:49:00 -0700 2008 After more than two-and-a-half years behind bars, skate legend Jay Adams was released this morning, July 7, from the Federal Correctional Institution in Sheridan, Oregon. Bussed to Portland and flown to LAX, Jay will be spending a few months at a halfway home in Southern California before moving in with his wife, Alisha, and their toddler daughter, Venice. He's also been offered a job as facilities manager at Hurley headquarters in Costa Mesa. For the time being, Jay says he's going to stay put in Southern California. Probably a wise choice, since the frontier of Hawaii's North Shore can make things tough for people who often find themselves surrounded by their personal demons. In November 2005, Jay was arrested by federal agents at his North Shore home for his middleman role in a heavy-duty meth deal between California and Hawaii. For the back story, click here. Jay, who was on probation at the time, was facing a possible life sentence, but he turned his life around, got married, and was trying to do the right thing. Jay had to hand over yet another one of his 'Nine Lives' cards, and the judge gave him a light sentence, considering the circumstances. According to his friends and family, if Jay blows it one more time, he's going back to prison for the rest of his life. This much he eluded to in a letter I got from him a few months ago. He also reminded me of the first time we met in-person (when I flew to Hawaii in 2003 to interview him) and how that version of Jay Adams (the one who wouldn't sit down for the interview until I cracked a beer and agreed to join him in consuming a batch of prescription painkillers) needed to vanish forever. If drug-addict Jay needs to go away so that today's Jay can live on the outside with his family and friends, I can raise a cup to that. But his legacy as one of skateboarding's most gifted natural talents (and all the good and bad that comes with the ride) will never be erased. Cheers to that, as well. New at the Tap! Click Here to Check Out These New Deck Displays! NEW! Tailtap Nose Rider Tees! Click Here! Click Here to Check Out These New Custom Taped Dogtown Completes! NEW Santa Monica Airlines Steve Olson Design - Drag City Racing • 9" x 35.5" • 18" Wheelbase Skip from SMA just dropped off these insanely good looking new decks and here they are! To call this deck aggressive looking may be an understatement, with it's pointed nose and cut away mid section it looks more like a Hollywood street weapon than a deck. Oh, and the graphics you ask? Let's just say that they scream 60's Hollywood biker! Black, red and gold foil letters, looking like they belong on the side of a 60's era chopper. The pictures don't do this one justice, grab one and see for yourself. One last thing, these decks feature the polymer composite tops and bottoms, killer shape, fabulous graphics and kick ass construction...what are you waiting for? Click that buy now button...Now! .....>> BUY NOW - $64.95 \| view cart / checkout << New Tailtap Stickers! Created for us by French artist extraordinaire Mr. Philippe Beaufrere. These stickers are high quality vinyl with a glossy UV coating that makes them suitable for car windows. The backs are kiss cut insuring you easy, bubble-free application. Size is 3 inch. Sold as singles or as an assorted 6 pack - you pay for only 5 when you click on 6. Please select color choice at checkout. Colors available: red, blue, green or multi. >> BUY NOW - Single - $1.00 \| view cart / checkout << >> BUY NOW - Six Pack Assorted Colors - $5.00 \| view cart / checkout << ALL NEW SIZE! Bennett Vector Model 6.0! Here's the latest and greatest from the fine folks at Bennett Truks. It's their new super sized 6.0 Vector! These new Vectors are now in stock and available right here at Tailtap.com! Click here for more info and to buy these new 6.0 Vectors! > DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE 2008 BUYERS GUIDE HERE Get your FREE copy with any order only at Tailtap.com! NEW Just In - Rock Posters of Jim Phillips Book • 208 pages • Soft Cover This retrospective brings insight into hundreds of stunning rock posters by Jim Phillips made over 40 years, from 1965 to 2005 and counting. Phillips tells his life story and how the posters record an evolution of Rock Age music. Click here for more info and to buy! > NEW Brixton Ltd. Hats at the Tap! Okay lets face it, you ain't skating all day and all night so why not show some style when you're off your board as well? The guys from Brixton Ltd. are located just around the corner from the Tailtap shop and we couldn't be more stoked. Their hats are great, so much so that I think each Tailtap staffer has at least 4 hats for themselves. Click here for more info and to buy our new line of Brixton Ltd. hats >> New Completes Are Here! More to Come! Spring is just around the corner and the Tailtap staff is busy in the shop assembling and tuning dozens of unique long boards and classic cruiser completes. So be ready and make sure your quiver is complete for those early spring sessions. All new completes start arriving now! See below! NEW Gravity Skateboards - Mini Classic Model Complete The Mini Classic is one of the newer editions to the Gravity line and one of the smallest. Don't let it's size fool you, this is one of Gravity's most versatile boards. Click here for more info> NEW DOGTOWN SKATES - Jamie O'Brien Complete Construction: 5 Ply Polymer Composite Weave / Length: 33.25" / *Width:* 8.5" Wheelbase: 24.75" Nice mid size cruiser board with still plenty of room to move around on our Jamie O'Brien complete is hand assembled, tuned and polished right here at Tailtap's Southern California headquarters. Click here for more info> NEW DOGTOWN SKATES - Matt Archbold Complete Length: 36.75" / *Width:* 9.25" / Wheelbase: 23.5" Looking for a fun spring and summer commuter style longboard? Our new Dogtown Archbold model is just what you may need! Click here for more info> NEW Tunnel Tarantula Wheels! • 70mm • 75, 78, 82 and 84 durometrs. The highly anticipated new Tunnel Tarantulas have arrived! These beauties are 70mm tall, feature an off set bearing seat and are poured with premium grade USA urethane. The off set bearing seat allows for more traction and control, the taller height equates to more speed and with four hardnesses to choose from, why wouldn't you pick up a set? These wheels are a year in the making and the end results are well worth the wait. For recreational long boarding or competitive downhill, Tunnel's new Tarantulas are spot on. Avaialble in: 75d - trans blue, 78d - trans red, 82d - trans amber, 84d - solid orange. Please specify color and hardness at checkout. Click Here to find out more > NEW MAGAZINE at Tailtap.com - DicE! This is a good one that I think many of you will enjoy! DICE Magazine is all about choppers, and we're not talking about those fancy 70 thousand dollar, chromed out, custom Harley Davidson types either. Dice Magazine is all about old chopped and lowered 50's, 60's, and 70's era Triumphs, BSA's, Nortons and Knuckleheads. Oh and did I mention that in issue # 18 there is an interview with Duane Peters and a story on Signal Hill? Every issue is action packed with custom skater styled bikes, great pictures and stories from around the globe. Check out an issue, we think you'll dig it. ........Find out more here > Tailtap Customer Feedback Dear Buddy and Traci, Thank you so very much for the beautiful Hosoi Hammerhead 07 deck. This has to be one of the best experiences with online shopping I have ever had ! ! ! ! ! I wish your shop was down the street, than again with your speedy delivery service it's like you are. One happy old school skater in Canada, Take care, Dado Click Here to Read More Customer Feedback Kanoa® Flyaway® Helmets HAVE ARRIVED! These are each handmade in Los Angeles and are just like the originals, about as authentic as it gets. If you were at this years Pro Tec Pool Party event you saw Ngoho, Hermoto and several other OG Dogtowners wearing these killer looking new lids. Each are handmade, they're not mass produced in an over seas factory. Current colors being produced are black with silver pinstripes. Because each helmet takes about a month to make from start to finish, the price is high but once you see these beauties you'll agree they are worth every penny. Grab one while you can. Please specify size at check out. Sizes: SM, MD, LG, XL. Update - we currently only have the black/gold pinstripe in XL and the black/silver pinstripe in XXL. Other sizes are currently out of stock. .............................>> \| BUY NOW* - $180.00 \| view cart / checkout \| << New SMA Decks Are In Stock! Skip from SMA just dropped off his latest SMA decks and they are HOT! >> CLICK HERE << to check them out and grab your SMA while you can! New Tailtap Gift Certificates Are Here! Tailtap Gift Certificates are the perfect solution for a gift. Celebrate birthdays and holidays with a Tailtap.com gift certificate. Certificates are available in many denominations and do not expire or have any hidden fees. Denominations available: $50.00, $100.00, $200.00, $300.00 .>> .\| $25.00 - BUY NOW - \| view cart / checkout \| << .>> .\| $50.00 - BUY NOW - \| view cart / checkout \| << .>> .\| $75.00 - BUY NOW - \| view cart / checkout \| << .>> .\| $100.00 - BUY NOW - \| view cart / checkout \| << .>> .\| $150.00 - BUY NOW - \| view cart / checkout \| << .>> .\| $200.00 - BUY NOW - \| view cart / checkout \| << \| Enter Tailtap.com \|