Check out Chris Russell in the latest Zumiez Pro Rider interview. Chris Russell's sponsors include Creature, Indy, Bones, S-One, Hoax Clothing, Vans and more. Creature Skateboards is a subsidiary company of Santa Cruz Skateboards, which is a part of NHS, Inc. Creature has established itself as the skateboard company for true old school skaters with that Hesh attitude. Pool ripping and vert skating is what Creature is all about, and their boards represent that attitude. Creature makes high quality skateboard decks that tend to be wider than most other brands to accommodate the vert or pool skater who needs a wider base to support themselves. Some wide decks include their 9" Graham Cove Powerply deck that can handle even the biggest of skaters. Besides their premium skateboard decks, Creature Skateboards also produces clothing, like t-shirts, hoodies, hats, socks, stickers, and even novelty items like Creature cooking grills. Creature has brought together a team of pro riders that accurately depict the Creature lifestyle and brand, including David Gravette, Darren Navarette, Stu Graham, Sam Hitz, Neil Heddings, Al Partanen. Creature also sponsors an amateur team that has included Truman Hooker, Devin Appelo, Taylor Bingaman, Sean Conover, Adrian Mallory, Alex Horn, Silent Mike, Ryan Reyes, and Willis Kimbel. Zumiez was founded in 1978 in Seattle, WA as a skateboard and snowboard retail shop. Since opening its doors back then, Zumiez has grown to over 500 retail stores throughout the United States and Canada. Shop online or visit the Zumiez store near you for the best skateboard gear, snowboard gear, clothing, accessories, and more from your favorite brands.