The 25 Best Skate Decks Of 2011 (So Far)
Counting down the illest skateboards of the year.

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For many of us who grew up skateboarding in empty parking lots and homemade parks, it's impressive to see how far the sport has come. We're on TV now and hold down some of the biggest endorsement deals on the planet, but in the end - we're still just a bunch of geeks who used to drool over the latest CCS and Active mail-order catalogues.
2011 was a great year in skateboard design. From major artist collaborations to cool guy fashion brands, we were treated to an assortment of a creative decks this year. Whenever we're after a new board, we usually check out KCDC, one of NYC's premier skate shops.
If you're not familiar with Amy Gunther, she's an owner of KCDC, WeSC Activist and an authority on the skate scene. Amy and a panel of her finest arranged a list of their favorite skate decks from the year. Join us as we count the very best from 2011, so far.
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Anti Hero. Gerwer Bad Hair Day

Roger. Pink Freud Board

Anti Hero. Gerwer Country Club

Creature. Brue Killer

Girl. Golden Girls

Girl. Jeron Wilson

Anti Hero. Andrew Allen

Hopps. All Natural

Creature. Gore Kebab

Skate Mental. Jesus Shotgun

Krooked. Max Schaaf Guest Board

Alien Workshop. Andy Warhol Series. Steve Berra

Santa Cruz X Simpsons Bart Board

Roger. Weed Cobra

KCDC. Dylan James Board

5Boro Danny Falla Times Square Board

Telegraph. Chainsaw Board

Joey Pepper Expedition

Magenta. Quim Cardona Guest Board

5Boro. Fuck Longboards

Naysayer. Biggie Stardust

5Boro. Modern Art

Krooked. Zip Zinger Galaktic

Antihero. Balloon Series. Tony Trujillo Model

Chocolate. Garvey In Space
