Company Creates Skateboards Infused With Tony Hawk's Blood

Warning: Look away if you don't like needles

A company created skateboards using Tony Hawk's blood. Have a look for yourself:

The legendary skateboarder teamed up with drinks manufacturer Liquid Death to make a limited edition run of boards.

And rather than just using regular paint for the artwork, the company decided to tap the 53-year-old for some of his blood.

Priced at $500 (£364), only 100 were made, with money going towards "killing plastic pollution and to building skate parks in under served communities".

In a press release about the venture, Hawk said: "I am deeply thankful to have a connection with my fans, and I appreciate how Liquid Death connects with theirs.

Liquid Death

"This collaboration is taking those connections to a new level, as I have literally put my blood (and soul?) into these decks."

Adding: "I take pride in knowing that organizations fighting plastic pollution and creating skate parks worldwide will be supported through our efforts."

Sadly, however, they have all now gone. I mean, it's Tony Hawk's blood, they were never going to stick around for long.

The skating icon recently showed that he's still got what it takes to mix it with the best.

During the Olympic Games, which were held in Tokyo, Japan, this year, Hawk was working as a commentator.

And he couldn't resist trying out the Ariake Urban Sports Park.

Taking to Instagram, he hailed the inclusion of skateboarding at the Olympics for the very first time.

He said: "As a kid that was mostly lambasted for my interest in skateboarding, I never imagined it would be part of the Olympic Games.

"It's surreal to now be in Tokyo bearing witness to this milestone in the most unprecedented circumstances."

He continued: "I know in the end it will help to grow skateboarding's profile internationally, exposing our passion to an audience that has never seen it before or simply refused to embrace it.

"A whole new generation will get to experience skateboarding with genuine public support and meaningful opportunity.

"I predict it will be one of the highlights from all of the Olympic Games coverage this year. And I'm here for it."

Topics: olympic games, US News, Weird, Japan

Dominic Smithers

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