In their first ever collaboration together, Penny Skateboards teams up with legendary skateboarding professional Tony Hawk, for an exclusive two-board collection. As part of the Penny For A Purpose campaign, a portion of proceeds from the new Penny Skateboards x Tony Hawk collection will benefit The Tony Hawk Foundation, which aids in funding and building skateparks in low-income communities.
“My first skateboard was a small fiberglass board when I was 9-years-old. Penny Skateboards have always felt so nostalgic to me and bring me back to that time when I first discovered my passion for skating. It feels full circle to be able to have my hands in designing my very own Penny board, and I hope it brings new people to pick up skating and enjoy the ride,” said Tony Hawk.
Available in 22” and 27” decks, the Penny Skateboards x Tony Hawk boards feature Penny’s namesake premium flex plastic formula, with the classic ‘Full Skull’ graphics in blue and black. The top of the deck includes black griptape and the trademark Tony Hawk x Penny Skateboards collection screenprint for authenticity.
“As a brand, we pride ourselves on doing all we can to empower youth through skating. Tony Hawk and this new collection is a great way to continue that mission by benefitting The Tony Hawk Foundation. This initiative is directly putting our words into action which is exciting to see,” explained Ben Mackay, Penny Skateboards Founder.
To shop the new Penny Skateboards x Tony Hawk collection, visit www.pennyskateboards.com/tony-hawk. To learn more or donate to The Tony Hawk Foundation please visit www.tonyhawkfoundation.org.
About Penny Skateboards
With dedicated customers in over 64 countries, Penny Skateboards reignited the love for plastic skateboards made popular in the seventies when it launched in 2010. Founded in Australia by Ben Mackay, the company aims to encourage more people to enjoy the fun of skateboarding by creating high-quality, colourful skateboards across a range of unique collections –Classics, Fresh Prints, Painted Fades, Pastels, Signature and Limited Editions. Learn more at www.pennyskateboards.com and @pennyskateboards.
About Tony Hawk and The Tony Hawk Foundation
As the top skateboarder in the world by age 16, Tony Hawk has become the most recognized action sports figure in the world. From video games and skateboards brands, to clothing lines and world tours, Hawk has dominated the action sports market with his laid-back style. In 2002, he began the Tony Hawk Foundation with a purpose to support and empower youth. Through special events, grants, and technical assistance, the Foundation supports recreational programs focusing on the creation of public skateboard parks in low-income communities. Learn more at www.tonyhawkfoundation.org.
