Ultra-Rare Original Vintage Circle-A Skateboards Promotional Banner

Up for grabs is a piece of pure California skateboarding history—an original, vintage promotional store banner from Circle-A Skateboards.

Featuring bold black and white block lettering against a vibrant red background, this iconic graphic represents core, authentic skate culture.

The History Behind the Brand:

Circle-A Skateboards was founded in 1986 by professional 1980s freestyle skateboarder Bob Schmelzer.

Initially launched as an underground woodshop dedicated to crafting high-quality, premium decks, Circle-A quickly gained a reputation for raw craftsmanship and independent spirit.

The original manufacturing brand operated through the late 1980s, sponsoring prominent riders like punk legend Duane Peters and Ricky Winsor.

Schmelzer later kept the brand's legacy alive by opening the legendary Circle-A Skateboards shop in downtown San Jose in 1997, bridging the gap to become a decades-long cultural anchor for the local skate scene.

Because original 1980s Circle-A merchandise is incredibly scarce, this shop display banner is an absolute must-have piece of memorabilia for any serious vintage skateboard collector.

Item Specifications:

Brand: Circle-A Skateboards (Founded by Bob Schmelzer)

Colorway: High-contrast red background with black and white textFeatures: Original metal corner grommets intact for effortless wall hanging

Dimensions: Measures approximately 36 inches (3 feet) wide by 12 inches high (exact measurements shown against the ruler in listing photos)

Condition Report:This banner is in great pre-owned vintage condition given its age.

The graphics remain sharp with no major peeling. It exhibits light, normal wear consistent with age, storage, and shop display, including some minor surface creasing that can be carefully flattened.

Please review the high-resolution photos to evaluate the condition for yourself before bidding or purchasing.

Perfect for a garage, skate shop, or collection room!

I scored this banner while working at Cavanagh’s Casuals in Coeur d’Alene Idaho in 1991