Alva Skateboards
ALL NEW Alva Tri Logo Complete!

A great riding and cool looking Alva tri logo complete assembled with Independent 139mm stage 10 trucks, 60mm / 79 duro OJ Hot Juice wheels, precision bearings, .25 inch riser pads and topped off with a sheet of custom Alva die cut grip tape. These are fun, old school cruisers that are a blast to rip around the park on and they work equally as well on the streets. Completes arrive to you assembled with a complimentary (that means FREE) sticker pack.
| BUY NOW  - $149.95 | view cart / checkout |

Alva Skateboards - 30 Year Model

• 8 5/8 x 32.25

Nice new square tailed deck from Alva! This deck celebrates 30 years of Alva Skateboards with a 30 finger salute. Wheelbase measure 15" and of course this 7 ply wonder is proudly produced in the USA.
| BUY NOW  - $56.95 | view cart / checkout |

Another round of Leopards!

One of the best new shapes and graphics from Alva we've seen! A great full size deck this Leopard measures in at 32.75" long by 9.75" at it's widest point. The tail comes in at 7.5", the nose is 4.25" with a slight point shape and finally the wheelbase is 16.50". The is an excellent full size old school style deck with concave, long style wheelbase and a monster size tail. The graphics are an updated version of the classic Leopard form the late 70's. A great new shape and graphic combo from Tony and his Alva Posse.

Note: The first round of these sold out quick so don't wait, grab one while we have them available!
| BUY NOW  - $55.95 | view cart / checkout |

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Newest from ALVA Skates - "77"


• 9" x 33"

This new deck just arrived from TA and it looks like another nice one. Tony makes some great wider decks and this one is another fine example. Measuring in at 33" long, 9" wide and with a 15.5" wheelbase the 77 is an easy rider for parks, pools or just cruising. The concave is medium the tail is somewhat square and the nose is drawn in so it actually looks like a nose, you won't be confused on which way to ride this one! If you like a wider style, old school looking deck this is one to seriously consider. Made in the USA.
| SOLD OUT  - $55.95 | view cart / checkout |

New Alva / Bennett Truk Completes In Stock!

Whether your 6 or 60 these new Alva Bennett combo completes are a blast to rip around on. Built with the recently re-introduced Bennett Vector 4.3 model truks and 3dm Cambria 78 duro wheels, you are guaranteed a quick turn with plenty of traction. Boards arrive to you fully assembled with .25 inch riser pads, precision bearings, and custom Alva grip tape already applied. A great complete built with high quality, made in the USA components. You can't go wrong with one of these retro riders.
| BUY NOW  - $164.00 | view cart / checkout |

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Alva "Bomb"
Deck

A new deck from TA and his posse! The Bomb measures 32.25" in length and 8.5" wide, has a 6.5" nose, a 6.25" tail and it has that magic number 15" wheelbase. Shape features clean lines, a squarish tail and has the Alva "tri tail" style concave from the late 80's. In fact, the concave reminds us of the Dave Duncan scratch deck from that era. Another nice new addition to the Alva line up and, along with all of the other decks from Alva, this one is made in the USA.
| SOLD OUT  - $55.95 | view cart / checkout |

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NEW! ALVA - Leopard 33 x 10



Construction: 7 ply maple, pressed in Newport Beach, California USA.
Length: 33 inches.
Width: 10 inches.
Wheelbase: 16.5 inches.
Tail: 7.75 inches.
Nose: 4 inches.
Concave: very mellow.
Graphic: Leopard
Other: A big board with a large tail, snubbed style nose, long wheelbase and very mellow concave. This Alva Leopard is a very original shape that will be stable and solid at higher speeds. If its a park rider or boardwalk bomber you are looking for, look no further - this is your deck.
| SOLD OUT  - $55.95 | view cart / checkout |


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GET THIS COMPLETE!
- Alva Tri Logo Complete Skateboard

Tailtap is proud to be able to offer these amazing new Alva tri logo completes. Each skateboard is hand assembled by a well trained Tailtap employee using the highest quality period correct components. We start with the new very authentic flat single kick Alva tri logo deck, then we bolt genuine Tracker 139mm trucks to it along with .25 inch Tracker riser pads.. For wheels we use the amazing new re-issued aluminum cored Gyro Hub Wheels and as for bearings we are using Powell bearings- a name synonyms for quality precision ball bearings. Our Alva Tri Logo complete has both the look and feel of a skateboard you might have found yourself riding in 1981. A fun retro ride and true blast from the past. Your complete will be shipped with an authentic Tracker Trucks decal pack as well as other assorted stickers. Wheel color available: 4 black Gyro wheels.
| BUY NOW  - $164.00 | view cart / checkout |

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Get In On Round 2 While These Are Still Available!


ALVA Skates - Classic Tri Logo Pig Reissue

Construction: 7 ply maple, pressed in Newport Beach, California USA.
Length: 29.5 inches.
Width: 9.75 inches.
Wheelbase: 15.75 inches.
Tail: 6 inches.
Nose: 3.50 inches.
Concave: Flat single kick.
Graphic: One color bottom and classic Alva faded top!
Other: ANOTHER TAILTAP TOP SELLER!

Made by Alva in the USA these re-issue (circa 1979) decks are a must have for any die hard skate fanantic! We have been waiting for these to become available again and finally they have arrived. The Tri Logo features wheel wells, comes with custom cut Alva grip (already applied) and is drilled using the new school style bolt pattern.

We suggest you use Tracker's 139mm Dart model truck with Gyro Hub Wheels for an authentic classic ride! These decks come and go quickly so don't get caught sleeping or you may miss the chance to get one of these classic Tri Logo Alva's!
| BUY NOW  - $64.95 | view cart / checkout |

New Alva 77, 8 Inch Re-issue Completes

Our newest round of these classic Alva 8 inch cruisers are built with the recently re-released Tunnel Rock wheels fitted with Tracker precision bearings and bolted onto Tracker MidTrack trucks with .25 inch riser pads.

These decks were originally made for the Lords of Dogtown movie and thankfully made available for everyone to enjoy. Grab one of our Alva completes with Trackers and Tunnel Rocks while you still can.

Each Alva complete skateboard arrives to you fully assembled along with FREE classic Tracker and Tunnel sticker packs
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Please specify wheel color/hardness at checkout
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| BUY NOW  - $159.00 | view cart / checkout |

ALVA Skates - 8 Inch Classic! Exact Decks As Used In "Lords of Dogtown" Movie!

Construction:
7 ply maple, pressed in San Diego, California USA.
Length: 30 inches.
Width: 8 inches.
Wheelbase: 16 inches.
Tail: 5.75 inches.
Nose: 3.75 inches.
Concave: None!
Graphic: One color bottom and classic Alva faded top!
Other: A TAILTAP TOP SELLER!

Made for Alva in the USA these 1977 re-issue decks are a must have for skaters of any age. Produced for use in the movie "Lords of Dogtown" Alva kept the wood presses rolling and continues to pump out these beauties for all of us to enjoy. These re-issue decks arrive to you with custom cut grip already applied along with a free assorted Alva and Tracker Trucks decals. Decks are drilled using the new school (smaller) four hole pattern, Tailtap recommends using Tracker MidTrack trucks and your wheel of choice. Or, as another option, scroll right up above this post if you'd like to buy a pre assembled complete!
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| BUY NOW  - $59.00 | view cart / checkout |

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