Back in March Penny Skateboards released their color options for 2012. The guys at Penny Skateboards did an amazing job with the colorways this year and we’re excited so let’s see what they come up with in the future as they always keep it fresh and original.
So here’s a rundown of Penny Skateboards’ new full colors for 2012:
Yellow – Yellow – Purple Wheels: Also known as LA Laker’s. This Penny Skateboard is for all the Lakers fans out there. They may have made it out of the NBA Playoffs a bit early this year, but with this Penny Skateboard you can show your support all year long. We’re not actually Lakers fans (we don’t really hate Lakers either), but this is by far one of our favorite colorways of 2012.
Orange – Blue – White Wheels: This creamy style cruiser skate takes us back to our childhood. Something about the orange rig and blue trucks makes us think of running through sprinklers, barbecuing, and skating until dark on hot summer afternoons.
Red, Black, and White Wheels: “Peppermint Love” features a red platform and black trucks that are nearly hidden behind white wheels. This penny skateboard is the perfect choice for traditionalists, fans of primary colors, and lovers of holiday treats. The most conservative of all colors for those who want to stand out… but not too much.
Pink – Purple – Blue Wheels: We’ve heard this board is called “The Barbie” but I think it’s more of a cotton candy style. Pink is Punk just reminds of that and the blue wheels complement the dash well. This board may have been designed for women, but we think it’s safe for men too.
Purple – Yellow – Green Wheels: Our hands down favorite of the new colors! They say purple is the color of royalty and this deck is the queen of penny skateboards. Couple that with the bright green wheels and you have a winner. Not much more to say, except that this is the first one we were hooked on when we saw the 2012 colors.
Hover – Black – Black Wheels: We weren’t that impressed with this one at first, but the more I look at it, the more I want to rip it off the shelf and take it home. The clean combination of Black and Whiteish looks really sharp and looks even better flying down the street. We really liked this color combination and it’s a solid choice for anyone who isn’t a fan of bright colors.
Blue – White – Red Wheels: Read those colors backwards. Red, white and… wait a second. I thought penny skateboards were from Australia. They are, but they love the USA so much that they chose to honor us with our very own patriotic Penny Skateboard. The blue is definitely lighter than our US blue, but it’s the idea that counts. Thank you Penny Skateboards for thinking of us. We can’t wait to see Mexico’s board next year.
Green, Orange, and Yellow Wheels – I would have liked to see this rig as a slightly brighter green, but the colors definitely work together. The most under appreciated part of this deck and I think the entire 2012 line of Penny Skateboards. The orange trucks. How good do those look? I would love to see them on more boards next year.
Rasta – Green/Yellow – Red Wheels: Rasta colors are always a fan favorite and this Penny Skate pulls it off seamlessly and with style. The board doesn’t try to be something it isn’t, it’s just a well-designed tribute to the colors so many of us love. Good job Penny as a Rasta it’s not always easy to pull off.
Overall, Penny Skateboards came out with 9 must-see colorways. We liked the colors of 2011, but the colors of 2012 are on a whole different level. Well thought out and well executed, pick your favorite and shred today.
Our favourites:
1. Purple – Yellow – Green Wheels
2. Yellow – Yellow – Purple Wheels (aka LA Lakers)
3. (Tie) Orange-Blue-White Wheels and Blue-White-Red Wheels