The squad at Chocolate Skateboards is keeping the #30ChocolateYears hype rolling and just reissued one of its most beloved boards—Gabriel Rodriguez’s “Poe” graphic, originally released in 1995 and designed by the legendary Andy Jenkins.
Whether you were out in the streets when it first dropped or are just now seeing it for the first time, this one hits different (for a few reasons). Get a closer look and learn more below. We miss you, Gabriel!
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First released in 1995, and now being reissued to celebrate #30ChocolateYears, the “Poe” Gabriel Rodriguez board by Andy Jenkins is truly one of my favorite Chocolate graphics,” Tim Anderson (aka @bobshirt mentioned on Instagram.
“Any Gabriel board is special, but this one always stood out to me. The split color composition and simple layout is striking. The top graphic for this board was the first time Chocolate ever used their iconic script logo. Andy also did the script up fittingly with Gabriel’s name for the graphic. In our hearts evermore.”
Related: A Tribute to Gabriel Rodriguez: Jacob Rosenberg’s Memorial Edit
Those who knew Gabriel Rodriguez personally knew he was much more than just a talented skateboarder. He was a beloved friend, an inspiration, and a huge part of skateboarding’s golden era.
Nearly five years after his passing, Jacob Rosenberg recently released the beautiful memorial edit that he made for Gabriel’s memorial, along with a ton of rare photos on his website. Tap the post above to check it all out.
The icing on the cake of all this? Proceeds of the boards will benefit The Rodriguez Family. Get yours today. RIP Gabriel. You are truly missed.
