Krooked Skateboards was founded in San Francisco by skateboarder and artist Mark Gonzales, who is also the brand's creative director. He creates all of Krooked's designs, advertisements, and graphics. The brand's products, including wheels, decks, and T-shirts, are instantly recognizable by Gonzales's bright, cheerful, and colorful artwork. Gonzales is considered one of the pioneers of street skating. He was the first skater to ollie and kickflip the famous Embarcadero gap and the first to skate handrails. Before founding Krooked, he rode forRealandBlind, a brand he founded after being dissatisfied with his previous sponsor, Vision. Besides Gonzales, the Krooked team includes top skaters like Mike Anderson, Dan Drehobl, and Bobby Worrest. The team skaters each have their own pro model, but Krooked also regularly releases boards from skaters who skate for other brands, so-called "guest boards." Besides regular skateboards, Krooked makes excellent cruisers, such as the Zip Zinger and Zig Zagger. Krooked skateboards are made in the same factory as Real and Anti Hero, and are therefore just as durable as the boards from these better-known brands.
