Birdhouse Skateboards
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Skateboarding |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Tony Hawk, Per Welinder |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Skateboard decks, wheels, clothing, related gear |
Birdhouse Skateboards—initially known as Birdhouse Projects—is a U.S.-based skateboard brand established in 1992 by ex-Powell Peralta riders Tony Hawk and Per Welinder. The business specializes in manufacturing skateboard decks, wheels, clothing, and related gear.
History
After the skateboard market's downturn in the late 1980s, Per Welinder aimed to maintain his involvement in the scene by starting a new venture. He first approached fellow Powell Peralta pro Lance Mountain to become an equal co-founder; however, Mountain declined, seeking full control and eventually launching The Firm Skateboards, which has since ceased operations. Subsequently, Welinder teamed up with Tony Hawk, who was eager to engage as vert skating's prominence diminished. They chose the name Birdhouse Projects, inspired by Hawk's moniker "Birdman."
Birdhouse achieved notable visibility through its presence in the Tony Hawk's video game franchise, prominently featured as one of five selectable skate teams in Tony Hawk's Underground.
Skate team
- Tony Hawk
- Aaron Homoki
- David Loy
- Lizzie Armanto
- Shawn Hale
- Elliot Sloan
- Reese Salken
- Felipe Nunes
- Reese Nelson
- Gui Khury
Former
- Clint Walker
- Jeremy Klein
- Willy Santos
- Steve Berra
- Matt Beach
- Andrew Reynolds
- Heath Kirchart
- Rick McCrank
- Brian Sumner
- Jeff Lenoce
- Shaun White
- Riley Hawk
- Bucky Lasek
- Mike Frazier
- Paul Zitzer
- Ocean Howell
- Brent Marks
- Donny Barley
- Ben Raybourn
- Kevin Staab
- Matt Ball
- Mike Davis