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  • Christian Hosoi: Style Rival of the 80s Vert Era

    calendar Sep 23, 2026 / Sep 23, 2026 · 8 min read · Christian Hosoi Hosoi Skates Vert Skateboarding Skateboarding Hall of Fame Tony Hawk 80s Skate Culture Brand History Skate Collectibles Hammerhead Deck  ·
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    A Marina del Rey Prodigy Turned Pro at Fourteen A single deck shape, patented in 1985, is still marketed today by retailers as "the shape made famous by Christian Hosoi." That kind of staying power says something about how vert skating's most flamboyant star built his reputation during the 1980s boom — not only through …


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