Description: Steve Schneer Estate Big O Skate Park Great American Skateboard G.S.A. 1st Place Bowl Riding Competition Award 1978 This listing is for a 1st place award given to Steve and comes from the estate of 1980’s skate legend Steve Schneer who passed away in 2014. His brother Chris Schneer is a close friend of mine, and I am helping him offer some of Steve’s estate for sale. More of Steve's Estate skateboarding items can be found in my eBay store category titled "Skateboarding" or by clicking on this eBay link: https://www.ebay.com/str/cornucopiaoftreasures/Skateboarding/_i.html?store_cat=43881500011 Back story: Chris Schneer told me the Big O skatepark that opened on the corner of Chapman & 55 freeway was a monster park compared to other parks of the day. The pinnacle pool at the park was the “Capsule” pool and at the time was considered extremely difficult to skate. An old photo of the pool under construction is in the photo section above. A contest was held on the August 13, 1978. A huge grandstand was built for the event. The place was packed for the contest. At the time, Steve Schneer, was an amateur skater. Chris told me Steve blew away the crowd, and every other skater there, by not only skating in that pool like it was nothing, but was able to get so much vertical air that he traversed the pool entry chute from one side to the other. Going up one vertical wall at an angle and flying across the chute to come down the opposite vertical wall. The crowd went nuts! He got 1st place at this event. Surpassing everybody who skated that day. This event started his professional career. Sponsors at the event recognized his massive talent and lined up to sponsor Steve to ride for them professionally. I will do my best to describe what is being offered for sale. Chris Schneer has helped me with the listing descriptions but a couple of items he is not familiar with. If you have questions, please message me and I will do my best to answer by contacting Chris for more clarification. I was primarily a surfer and did not skate much, so I am not 100% familiar with all skate products. Photo credits: Jim Goodrich, Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Museum website.Description/ Condition: Pre-owned. Some small nicks and bruises. No de-laminations. Inspect photos closely for condition. Sold as is. Size: 30.25" length What you will receive with your purchase: I have included some photos of Steve's memorabilia in the photo section of this listing. The first photos are of Steve skating that I found online (photo credits are above). The remaining items are for display purposes only and not for sale. I simply don't have enough to go around. However, you will receive, free of charge, a printed copy on glossy paper of Steve's Celebration of Life pamphlet, a (1) sticker of my choice and a (1) business card (each card is a bit worn and shows wear). Multiple ship options available above
Price: 1100 USD
Location: Laguna Beach, California
End Time: 2024-10-02T15:51:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: G.A.S.
Type: Skaeboard Deck
Model: G.A.S.
Theme: The 70s
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
