Around age 13 he got his first sponsorship from Powell Peralta. Hosoi had a string of bad luck with sponsors early on. His dad managed a skatepark in California, leading to Hosoi dropping out of school to hone his skills. Size 7-8 shoes.įULL - Deck width: 7.5" or larger - for all skaters over age 13, taller than 5'3" with a shoe size of 9 or up.Also known as “Christ” or “Holmes”, Christian Hosoi started his path to pro skateboarder at 7. MID - Deck width: 7.3" - 9 to 12 years old between 4'5" & 5'2" tall. MINI - Deck width: 7.0" - 6 to 8 years old between 3'5" & 4'4" tall. MICRO - Deck width: 6.75" or smaller - 5 years old or younger, under 3'4" tall.
Choose your skateboard deck according to the width, not length. Street skaters usually choose a smaller deck. Bigger riders and those skating ramps typically prefer a wider deck. Width is influenced by the size of the rider and the type of riding. The average width of a skateboard deck is 7.5"- 8.25". Check out the rest of Warehouse Skateboard's gear from our wide range of popular skateboard brands and surfboard brands that you can have at your door ASAP! What will this company think of next?Unfortunately, there are no products currently available at this time from Hosoi Skateboards. Over thirty years in the skating business and Hosoi just keeps going. Simply put, this company has everything you need for your skating lifestyle. Pair a set with one of their decks and you have a killer skateboard on your hands! Hosoi also manufactures a variety of logo graphic tees. They’re made from a high rebound formula and have an asymmetrical conical shape for extra riding control. Tested and approved by the owner, Hosoi skateboard wheels output incredible speed and a smooth ride every time. Hosoi also specializes in high performance skateboard wheels. From cartoon characters to animal prints, Hosoi boards are bold, colorful and suited for any personality. Unlike other brands that commonly design their boards with a theme, each Hosoi skateboard deck is one-of-a-kind when it comes to their artwork. Hosoi was the first brand to produce decks with a hammerhead shape, and to this day these types of boards are one of the most creative and sought after shapes in the skateboarding industry. The California company is known for raising the bar with their technical ability and trick inducing skateboards while remaining classically designed with an old school shape. Hosoi was founded by American pro skater Christian Hosoi in 1984.
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