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'''Element Skateboards''' is an American skateboard company, founded in 1992 by Johnny Schillereff,<ref>{{cite web|title=In 1992 the Element seed was planted|url=https://us.elementbrand.com/mens/page/about|website=Element}}</ref> that manufactures skateboard decks, apparel, and footwear. In 2014, Element created and moved to The Branch, a creative space in ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Element founder Johnny Schillerefg brand vision branch|url=http://business.transworld.net/151253/features/element-founder-johnny-schilleref-brand-vision-branch/|website=Transworld Business}}</ref> In 2018 Element was acquired by ] and has headquarters in ], ] and ], ]. '''Element Skateboards''' is an American skateboard company, founded in 1992 by Johnny Schillereff,<ref>{{cite web|title=In 1992 the Element seed was planted|url=https://us.elementbrand.com/mens/page/about|website=Element}}</ref> that manufactures skateboard decks, apparel, and footwear. In 2014, Element created and moved to The Branch, a creative space in ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Element founder Johnny Schillerefg brand vision branch|url=http://business.transworld.net/151253/features/element-founder-johnny-schilleref-brand-vision-branch/|website=Transworld Business}}</ref> In 2018 Element was acquired by ] and has headquarters in ], ] and ], ].

The skateboard brand has evolved connecting the cultural space between skateboarding and nature.  Through the constant efforts to be more environmentally and socially responsible, Element is striving to leave a lasting, positive impact on the global skateboarding community and beyond.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Element wholesale collection |url=https://fashionunited.com/companies/element |access-date=2023-07-20 |website=FashionUnited |language=en}}</ref>

In 2022 Element announced their partnership with ]. From 2022 onward Element is donating 1% of all global skateboard hardgoods sales. This initiative will help directly fund true experts and NGO’s in their work to fight against deforestation and to contribute to reforestation and biodiversity.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-11 |title=Element Skateboards partners with 1% for the Planet |url=https://fashionunited.com/press/fashion/element-skateboards-partners-with-1-for-the-planet/2022021145741 |access-date=2023-07-20 |website=FashionUnited |language=en}}</ref>


==Stores== ==Stores==

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American skateboard company

Element Skateboards
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryRetail
Founded1992
FoundersJohnny Schillereff
HeadquartersIrvine, California, United States
Area servedWorldwide
ProductsSkateboards
ParentBoardriders, Inc.
Websiteelementbrand.com

Element Skateboards is an American skateboard company, founded in 1992 by Johnny Schillereff, that manufactures skateboard decks, apparel, and footwear. In 2014, Element created and moved to The Branch, a creative space in Costa Mesa, California. In 2018 Element was acquired by Boardriders, Inc. and has headquarters in Huntington Beach, U.S. and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France.

The skateboard brand has evolved connecting the cultural space between skateboarding and nature.  Through the constant efforts to be more environmentally and socially responsible, Element is striving to leave a lasting, positive impact on the global skateboarding community and beyond.

In 2022 Element announced their partnership with 1% for the Planet. From 2022 onward Element is donating 1% of all global skateboard hardgoods sales. This initiative will help directly fund true experts and NGO’s in their work to fight against deforestation and to contribute to reforestation and biodiversity.

Stores

The flagship store is based in Paris, other stores are located in Hossegor Lyon, Toulouse and Pau (France).

Kava Vasquez holds an Element board she won in a best trick contest, flanked by Donny Barley and Loren Michelle, Pablo Ramirez's mother - 2021

Team

Team as of February 2023:

Pros

  • Brandon Westgate
  • Ethan Loy
  • Gabriel Fortunato
  • Jaakko Ojanen
  • Madars Apse
  • Mark Appleyard
  • Nick Garcia
  • Tom Schaar
  • Donny Barley

Ams

  • Eetu Toropainen
  • Funa Nakayama
  • Greyson Beal
  • Leon Charo-Tite
  • Ryo Sejiri
  • Victor Cascarigny
  • Vinicius Costa
  • Vitoria Medonça

References

  1. "After fanfare, Element Skateboards didn't stay in Boise; pizza place takes its spot". BoiseDev. November 19, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  2. "Brands: This is how Nigel Cabourn is reinterpreting Element". sportswear-international.com. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  3. "In 1992 the Element seed was planted". Element.
  4. "Element founder Johnny Schillerefg brand vision branch". Transworld Business.
  5. "Element wholesale collection". FashionUnited. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  6. "Element Skateboards partners with 1% for the Planet". FashionUnited. February 11, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  7. "Team | Element". elementbrand.com.
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