Logan Earth Ski Day

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Ozzie Ausband

Brian Logan, Laura Thornhill, Robin Logan, Kim Cespedes, Brad Logan, Bruce Logan and Denis Schufelt

The day was a long awaited one. The sun shone and the sky was clear and bright. We drank coffee and headed over to Aura Skate Park in Vista. Our heavily laden vehicles were a caravan of skateboarding goodness. On arrival, we began to set up the event that has been several long months in preparation.

Rebecca Hackett on point

why we are here

The Logan family was on hand and the morning soon became a Who’s Who of 1970′s OG skateboarding talent. Denis Schufelt, Eddie Katz, Laura Thornhill, Dennis Martinez, Steve Cathey, Jim Goodrich, Vicki Vickers, John Hughes, Gunnar Haugo, E.R. Gilmore, Cindy Whitehead, Kim Cespedes and many others joined Dave Hackett and all were soon rolling about the place. Logan completes were on hand for everyone to try out and a slalom course was set up and quickly put into heavy use.

Laura Thornhill and Kim Cespedes

Jonny Miller and Denis Schufelt

Cindy Whitehead

There was a great feeling of camaraderie and old fashioned fun going on. I heard a few hecklers calling people out and overheard a couple of zingers. “Hey! I remember when you used to be good!”. There was quite a bit of laughter overheard on this day. The Logan family were treated with love and respect. It was good to see. In a skateboard world of knockoff companies, carpetbaggers and never-have-beens, it was nice to see respect given and received. Humility. Grace. Longevity.

Bruce Logan in the bonanza booth giving TA a run for his money.

Denis Schufelt digging on the Bull Taco feasties

1970′s vert pioneers- Dennis Martinez and Vicki Vickers… yeah! I said Vicki Vickers! Awesome!

Dave Hackett, Randy, John and the Aerial Action Sports crew had put together a fine event. With the help of Aura Skate Park and Bull Taco, things fell into place quite nicely. Everyone was fed and the Logan family signed posters and boards. Completes were sold along with hats and T-shirts. A 360 event and a nose wheelie contest were held as a 1970′s soundtrack of music floated over the entire event.

Dennis Martinez spinning 360′s

360 paparazzi

Laura Thornhill- classic style

E.R. Gilmore nose wheelie

Hackett leading the way

All in all, it was a great day of fun, sunshine, good food, great music and a slice of 1970′s skateboarding ripped from the past and thrust into the present. There is a sense of timelessness and style that oozes from the Logan era of skateboarding. Palm trees and sun-splashed afternoons with friends. Surf roots from a more carefree time. Thank you to all who attended. Thank you to the Logans for being who you are. Thank you to Aura and Bull Taco. Thank you to all the sponsors. Thank you to Randy, John and David. Without you, this would not have happened. Special thanks to Chad Thomas for the wonderful images. Skate- Ozzie

Logan Earth Ski line unveiled

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Ozzie Ausband

Tony Alva goes back to Revere and his roots on the Logan Earth Ski Torger model.

Saturday. I stopped in Hollywood and met up with TA, Wesley and Arto. We had things to do. TA grew up skating at the Paul Revere schoolyard banks and it was where we were headed. Aerial Action Sports is releasing the Logan Earth Ski line this coming Sunday. The Logan family has been involved since the beginning and Bruce, Brian, Brad and Robin Logan are really excited about the upcoming release. Back in the 1970′s, the Logan name was synonymous with radical skateboarding and quality products. Aerial has reproduced the Bruce Logan, Torger Johnson and the slalom models. I gave one of the Torger completes to Tony and asked if could get a few photographs of him. “Revere” was all he said. I smiled. I knew exactly what he meant.

Revere

After meeting together in Hollywood, we drove over to Revere. It was a mythical place. A long wire fence wrapped the place tight and within the fences, the descending black ribbon of banked asphalt looked inviting. It cried out… “Come and ride.” TA walked up tight along the fence line. We followed. He kept up a running dialogue on past missions, sessions and dodging authority. We smiled. At one end, we pushed on a chained gate and slipped inside between the wires.

stories and memories

TA quickly flowed like water through the place. Berts, high-speed drifters and cut backs proved that he’d been here before. We took a few photographs and were soon gone into the afternoon sun. The schoolyard fell silent once again. The trees looked on. Quiet sentinels to a stylish start and an enduring classic spot. This Sunday, we will gather in Vista and the Logan family will be there to sign posters and visit with old friends. We ask that you come by and see us. Thank you to TA and thank you to Arto Saari for the images. Skate- Ozzie

Tony Alva at Paul Revere

Posted on July 22, 2012

TA returns to his roots on the Torger Johnson reissue Logan Earth Ski at Paul Revere

It is coming. The Logan Earth Ski line is about to be reintroduced next weekend. Tony Alva and I went over to Paul Revere school yard in Brentwood yesterday…  the board worked very well. According to TA, “It was like going back in time.” Skate- Ozzie

Torger Johnson

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Ozzie Ausband

Torger Johnson – perfection

Torger was very influential. He was an early pioneer and all terrain ripper. Tony Alva called Torger ”His one great influence.” He is gone from us now. 1983. Hawaii. The story told is one of late nights, drug use and high speed automobile driving… Whatever the case may be, Torger Johnson lives on. Aerial Action Sports will be unveiling the Logan Earth Ski line in the very near future.

You want one of these!

The Torger Johnson model in the photograph was pulled from the run currently in production. Keep your eyes open and grab one of these legendary decks as soon as they hit the streets. Skate- Ozzie

Logan Earth Ski

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Ozzie Ausband

Tony Alva at Fruitbowl

Logan Earth Ski. The First Family of Skateboarding. They were around making boards and ripping it up before most people knew what a skateboard was. Think about that for a minute. It is a pretty cool thing. The family had some very influential skaters. Brad, Bruce, Brian and Robin all rode in contests and represented skateboarding around the world. They were innovative and unique.

Brad Logan at Wallos in Hawaii

Brian Logan – nose wheelie

Bruce Logan- stadium demo

Robin Logan- high jump

In a world of posers and conformity, the Logan’s stood alone. They took an idea and a product that they believed in… they nurtured it and helped create a way of life for generations to follow. Thank you to the Logan family.

Aerial Action Sports is preparing to relaunch the Logan Earth Ski line. In an agreement with the family, Aerial will be producing all of the past models so that the Logan line can continue with its proud legacy. Skate- Ozzie
Aerial Action Sports
Logan Earth Ski

Jay Adams

Tony Alva

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Ozzie Ausband

Tony Alva- Logan Earth Ski days… Soul Bowl -San Diego

Tony Alva started a small fire… it spread. His close friends: Dave Hackett, Jay Adams, Stacy Peralta, Wes Humpston and all the others, constantly looked for new pools, banks, pipes, ditches and anything else they could throw themselves into. If they weren’t surfing, they were skating. There could be nothing else. Most of these early pioneers had more than a little creativity inside them. Some spent time drawing and painting. Some played music… all were influential. TA became what he became. He did something before others, and threw a small pebble in a big pond. He did it before most realized it was even here. History. Like most of his early friends, TA still skates, surfs and plays music. Influence. Thanks to Warren Bolster R.I.P. and MRZ for the images. Skate- Ozzie

TA playing with G.F.P.

 

     

Logan Earth Ski

Logan Earth Ski

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Ozzie Ausband

Skateboarder Magazine 1978

Logan Earth Ski. They were ubiquitous throughout the 1970′s skateboarding scene. It seemed that Logan had the riders, the style, the equipment, the contest record and their boards were ridden everywhere. Tony Alva and Bob Biniak were on the Logan family team. Torger Johnson was a huge influence on TA when he rode for Logan. Aerial Action Sports is bringing back the Logan Earth Ski line in an agreement with the family. It is exciting to know that the Logan brand will continue to inspire and go on. Grab a Logan Earth Ski model and cruise the sidewalks, the bowls and hills of your town. Discover why the Logan family deserves its special place in the skateboarding world. Skate- Ozzie

Jay Adams & Tony Alva at Soul Bowl.

Logan boards available here: Logan Earth Ski/ Aerial