Distinctive Heroin Skateboards decks and gear bringing raw UK street aesthetics and dark artistic vision to skateboarding.
Founded in 2006 by UK artist and skater Fos, Heroin Skateboards emerged as the antithesis to skateboarding's commercialized mainstream, offering a darkness and artistic depth rarely seen in the industry. Their unmistakable visual identity combines DIY punk aesthetics with hand-drawn illustrations that feel more aligned with underground zines than corporate design departments. The brand's roster over the years has featured skaters who prioritize individual expression over competitive achievement – from early team members like Tom Day and Daniel "Snowy" Kinloch to riders like Craig Questions and Dead Dave who perfectly embody the brand's uncompromising approach. Their video output, including "Video Nasty," "Bath Salts," and "Earth Goblin," showcases skating with a distinctly European sensibility that values creativity and spot utilization over formulaic trick selection. This raw, artistic approach resonates with Richmond's DIY spots under the Manchester Bridge, where resourcefulness trumps perfect terrain. Heroin's board constructions deliver reliable performance despite their outsider image, with consistent pops and varied shapes that accommodate different skating styles. Their quality manufacturing ensures their decks perform as distinctively as they look across Richmond's diverse spots. Beyond merely selling products, Heroin represents skateboarding as genuine artistic expression – a vision where the activity becomes a form of personal creative output rather than just athletic achievement, perfect for skaters who approach Texas Beach's DIY builds with the same imaginative perspective.
