Ghoti Longboards

Welcome!

Due to a significant change in personal circumstances, Ghoti will not be manufacturing boards for a while. This hold will last for a couple months at least. As soon as we have any news will will let you all know. We will still be around if you need to contact us.

We want you to get the most out of your board. Although we originally designed each deck to meet a specific use, we're happy to build them to suit your needs. Want a flexier Edward for cruising around? Not a problem. Think a stiff Lotus would be great for downhill? That's fine too.

It's your board. Let us make it for you.

News

February 8, 2010

High Desert Skate Jam

All day Skate Jam!

Meet at Home Depot in Bernalillo at 10am, we will then caravan to the hill.

Downhill Race-
$5 entry.
Around 40mph, sweeping turns, 1/2 mile long.
Will be run in four man heats with single elimination.
Helmet and gloves required.

Push Race-
$5 entry.
Overall has a slight downhill grade, but there are a couple of places where you need to kick. 2.5 miles long.
Helmet and gloves required.

The rest of the day will be spent freeriding the downhill course and sessioning nearby corners. Helmet and gloves required.

To sign up, please email ghotilongboards@gmail.com

Bring lots of boards, water, food, and friends.

January 12, 2010

Ghoti Photo of the (Insert Time Unit Here)!!

From Chris Brinkley of Durango Boards

"My Ghoti Board makes me feel like a rockStar!!!"

December 26, 2009

Ghoti On Hold

December 26, 2009

Albuquerque Winter Outlaw

September 21, 2009

Santa Fe Outlaw II, Results

After his first outlaw race, David Price decided to step up the competition. The chosen course was much more technical than the last, the start line was on a steep slope immediately followed by a left turn into a 40mph straight, then a slight uphill followed by a 90* off camber left turn into a steep left sweeper to the finish. We knew there was a need to bring leathers, and then we heard the weather report- RAIN! A weather condition that New Mexicans are not familiar with. But the Ghoti team was ready, we made rain wheels! As we arrive at the race course the rain had already started, the roads were wet. As we donned our rain wheels we got lots of funny looks, and a couple shouts of "that's cheating!"

Everyone was shuttled to the start line and first corner were we took a few practice runs. The first run everyone took nice and slow to "test the water". Most of us then got over confident in our second run and took the second turn too fast and ended up making good use of the hay bails.

The first few heats went by with a few crashes in the second turn, no one got hurt. Josh Rolf and Kyle Wester were deemed the top riders and got to bypass the first heat, but were soon thrown into the action. Then the wind began to pick up. With an intense headwind tucks began to make a huge difference, and there was no need to brake going into the second turn, some of the lighter riders even had to kick. As we approached the semi-finals the rain had stopped, the road was beginning to dry and the wind was not slowing us down as much. All of the riders were getting more competitive and taking the turns with a lot more speed.

In the consolation round (5th-8th place) got off to a rough start, before the first turn David Angelus fell while kicking and David Price ran right into him. Kevin Herringand Chris D’Alessandro managed to avoid the wreck to take 5th and 6th places. After a hug and finding thier boards, both Davids continued down the course.

In the finals Devon Talley-Bailey got off to a bad start and was a good distance behind the pack. As the front three riders took the second turn Josh Rolf and Kyle Wester were head to head, but Josh got pushed to the outside and hit the curb, allowing Ryan Ricker and Devon to take 2nd and 3rd. A Ghoti rider on the podium!

Kyle Wester was awarded a beautiful blue Ghoti Manatee for 1st place.

Hallie Brennan photo.

1st: Kyle Wester (CO)
2nd: Ryan Ricker (NM)
3rd: Devon Talley-Bailey (NM)
4th: Josh Rolf (AZ)
5th: Kevin Herring (CO)
6th: Chris D’Alessandro (AZ)
7th: David Price (NM)
8th: Dave Angelus (NM)

September 1, 2009

Ghoti T-Shirts Now Available!

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August 2, 2009

Congratulations Mike Westfall!

After many long hours of video watching and bio reading we've made our decision. Mike Westfall will be the newest member of the Ghoti crew. Thanks again to all who entered! We saw lots of talent and enthusiasm. Keep it downhill!

Ghoti Sponsorship Entry from Mike Westfall on Vimeo.

June 1, 2009

Sponsorship Competition:

Time's up! We now have lots of entries to ponder over and many videos to enjoy. As soon as we make our decision we will let everyone know.

Good luck to all of our entrants.

May 11, 2009

Sponsorship Competition:

That's right kiddo's, it's time to show us your best stuff. We have one sponsorship opening left which we will be giving away to the winner of the sponsorship competition. Your task? Send us a bio, including who you are, what you ride (it doesn't have to be a Ghoti), and why you ride. Also send along a video (at least 2 min) showing off your skills (both with a board and promotional) and explain why YOU should win. We're looking for creativity and enthusiasm! Don't be afraid to be yourself! (Hand puppets are acceptable.)

The winner will receive a free deck, t-shirts, stickers, and discounts on other gear!

Send all entries and questions to ghotilongboards@gmail.com by Tuesday, June 30th!

Check out this thread on silverfish ( Sponsorship Thread ) some of your questions may have been answered already.

Have a look at some pictures and videos of the entrants! Sponsorship Competition Entries

Happy Skating!

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