![]() I think we can say without a doubt, this is the weirdest way anyone has ever tried to sell us water.įeatured image: Liquid Death via Youtube. In an interview with CNET, a representative from Liquid Death said “Tony Hawk is a member of the Liquid Death Country Club, so he previously sold his soul to Liquid Death via a legally binding contract, meaning the brand technically owns Tony’s blood.” After Tony Hawk insisted no one uses the boards for nefarious purposes, Liquid Death joked, “Although it could arguably make the world a better place, never ever use these boards to make clones of Tony Hawk.” The good news is that some of the profits will go to support 5 Gyres, a non-profit taking action against plastic pollution, and will also help build skateparks in underprivileged communities. Only 100 of these strange items were made and each one cost $500, but that didn’t stop them from selling out almost instantaneously. The blood was then mixed in with the paint used to make the limited edition boards. Partnering with Liquid Death Mountain Water, already known for their rather odd (but eye-catching) marketing techniques, Tony Hawk donated two vials of his own blood to the project. All rights reserved.We’re not sure why anyone would think they needed one, but skateboards infused with Tony Hawk’s blood sold out almost instantly after going on sale. The skateboard features the mascot of Liquid Death, the thirst executioner who is seen holding Hawk’s famous birdman skull. ![]() The boards, part of an ad campaign for Liquid Death water, feature the slogan 'murder your thirst just like Tony Hawk'. Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk has given some of his blood to be painted on custom skateboards. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information / Your California Privacy Rights are applicable to you. Tony Hawk None of us had ever mixed blood into skateboard paint before, so we had to do a little sleuthing and be advised by our phlebotomist, Pearson added according to IndianExpress. Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk is selling 500 boards painted with his own blood. ^ Back to Top ^ © 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Each skateboard, which is screen-printed by hand in Southern California with a blood-infused graphic, also comes with a letter of authenticity and 10% of the proceeds from each board go toward helping kill plastic pollution in our oceans and building skateparks in underserved communities.Īccording to Tredo, the skateboards sold out within 20 minutes of availability. ![]() While statements on the company's website such as "OWN TONY HAWK'S BLOOD," and "EVERY DECK CONTAINS 100% REAL TONY HAWK DNA" are jarring, they seem legit. "Tony's bled plenty on skate ramps before, so a little more blood for this wasn't a big deal," said a spokesperson from the brand.Īnd here I thought playing "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" was the closest one could get to the originator of the 900. Two full vials of blood were drawn from Hawk to be mixed into the paint for the custom decks. A fact which also checks out because of the whole "limited blood supply" thing. There are only 100 of the limited edition skateboards. Which is probably the least shocking part of this development. According to Liquid Death's website, the water company - who boasts the slogan "murder your thirst" - is the only distributor in the world of skateboards infused with Hawk DNA. The "Liquid Death Skateboard" is, in fact, infused with "100% real Tony Hawk" blood. The world of sports is a mysterious place, but I feel confident asserting you didn't wake up this morning expecting to be made aware of the possibility of purchasing a skateboard with the Birdman's blood in it. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserīirdman x blood boards? Skateboards made with Tony Hawk's blood for sale
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