This was the only 100% magnesium skateboard truck and featured a titanium axle that made for the lightest skateboard truck of its time.
#Vintage gull wing pro pro
To compliment the PRO III further was the release of the magnesium edition. Ben Schroeder, Chris Miller, Tony Magnusson, Jason Jesse, Jeff Kendal, Lee Ralph, David Hackett and Ray Underhill are just a few names who graced the Gullwing team roster. Many legendary riders rode for Gullwing at this time and some continue to ride them to this day. The PRO III was quite possibly the most popular and most successful truck of the 80’s. In the Mid 80’s, Gullwing Introduced the PRO III. This feature was to be known as the Gullwing Groove and was featured in the majority of Gullwing models for many years to come. This truck featured a groove in the center of the hangar, which was later recognized for its ability to assist with locking into grinds after the advent of PVC/steel pipe copings along with the increase of grinding in the industry. Prior to progressive grinding in the 80's, Gullwing introduced the PRO model, a truck with a peculiar yet unique design. The early 80’s saw an explosion of progression in Vert skatingthat began to incorporate more grinding than previous years and skateboards were being manufactured to be wider. The 80's saw skateboarding become a force to be reckoned with and, with its growth, Gullwing was fueling its demand for quality skateboard trucks. The Phoenix had the same geometric style as the Split Axle but was built to withstand the abuse from Pool and Vert skating. Following the Split Axle was the Phoenix. This truck was hugely successful due to its fast turning action and stability at high speeds. Intended for slalom and downhill, this was the first ever skateboard truck to feature a split axle design. The debut product from Gullwing was the Split Axle. Precision designer Bill Brawner and CEO Walter Teidge teamed up with Mike and Joe to form what is now known as Gullwing Truck Company. In October of 1976, two young skaters named Mike Williams and Joe Lynch approached a company called High Precision grinding and manufacturing, inquiring if they were interested in the production of new product for skateboarding, specifically skateboard trucks.
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