Griffin Skateboards About

Hello, my name is Thane Magee. I am the inventor of the Axcelspring™ System and owner of Griffin Skateboards. The old school look of a Griffin Skateboard hides the new Axcelspring™ suspension system built into the deck. The Axcelspring™ System is designed to alleviate the pressure skateboarding puts on your hips, knees and ankles. This helps prevent injury and gives you a faster, smoother, quieter ride.

I grew up in San Diego in the ’70s and skateboarding was everywhere. Of course I wanted the newest skateboard, but I was happy with the secondhand board I got. I instantly fell in love with the 1960s clay wheel, 24” deck made out of oak. With the ’80s came a brand new skateboard. It was a G&S “Pine Design” model purchased from the Pacific Beach Drive store. After that, I got a Joe Lopez deck and I was hooked. In high school (Go LJHS!), I started building boards in woodshop and the beginnings of the Axcelspring™ system were formed.

The idea for the Axcelspring™ System really began to take shape in 2003. I was in the basement working on a plywood skateboard and, as usual, my German Shepard, Zaya, was with me. As I reached for a treat to reward her good behavior, I held the bone-shaped biscuit over the skateboard. Its contour gave me an idea. What if there was a way to connect the front and rear trucks of a skateboard?

With that idea in mind, I spent the next four years perfecting the system. I rode all the prototypes myself (with help from a few friends). As I skated, I tested how my ideas improved the board’s performance. After each test I went back to my workshop and applied what I had learned to the next prototype. I am very proud of my final design and I feel that a Griffin Skateboard™ is the perfect balance between form and function.

San Diego was a great place to grow up and I am fortunate to have great sources of inspiration in my family. My uncles, Chuck Hasley, the founder of WindanSea Surf Club, and Del Cannon, owner and designer of dc surfboards, have been tremendous inspirations to me. I am thankful for everyone who has made a contribution to my life and my work. I hope I will have the same kind of influence on the skateboarding industry.


About

	Hello, my name is Thane Magee. I am the inventor of the Axcelspring™ System and owner of Griffin Skateboards. The old school look of a Griffin Skateboard hides the new Axcelspring™ suspension system built into the deck. The Axcelspring™ System is designed to alleviate the pressure skateboarding puts on your hips, knees and ankles. This helps prevent injury and gives you a faster, smoother, quieter ride. I grew up in San Diego in the ’70s and skateboarding was everywhere. Of course I wanted the newest skateboard, but I was happy with the secondhand board I got. I instantly fell in love with the 1960s clay wheel, 24” deck made out of oak. With the ’80s came a brand new skateboard. It was a G&S “Pine Design” model purchased from the Pacific Beach Drive store. After that, I got a Joe Lopez deck and I was hooked. In high school (Go LJHS!), I started building boards in woodshop and the beginnings of the Axcelspring™ system were formed. The idea for the Axcelspring™ System really began to take shape in 2003. I was in the basement working on a plywood skateboard and, as usual, my German Shepard, Zaya, was with me. As I reached for a treat to reward her good behavior, I held the bone-shaped biscuit over the skateboard. Its contour gave me an idea. What if there was a way to connect the front and rear trucks of a skateboard? With that idea in mind, I spent the next four years perfecting the system. I rode all the prototypes myself (with help from a few friends). As I skated, I tested how my ideas improved the board’s performance. After each test I went back to my workshop and applied what I had learned to the next prototype. I am very proud of my final design and I feel that a Griffin Skateboard™ is the perfect balance between form and function. San Diego was a great place to grow up and I am fortunate to have great sources of inspiration in my family. My uncles, Chuck Hasley, the founder of WindanSea Surf Club, and Del Cannon, owner and designer of dc surfboards, have been tremendous inspirations to me. I am thankful for everyone who has made a contribution to my life and my work. I hope I will have the same kind of influence on the skateboarding industry.






	Griffin Skateboards is all about bring skateboards and every thing that has to do with the world of skateboards. What this means is that we want to sell all kinds of skate boards to the people not just long boards or short board but all types. From old School decks or completes to our completes. Also a large line of parts and replacement parts kits for Old School and Old School trucks and New school Stander Trucks and modified trucks Wheels as well as tools. And of course some green built Work Stations and reclaimed completes Skateboards Just making it a little Greener.