Tony Hawk board sold at auction for $ 1.5 million

Tony Hawk board, which he used to execute the significant trick» 900 «in 1999, was sold for $ 1.5 million. The news came from the auction house Julien's Actions. This is a record for commemorative things related to skateboarding, and more than half the preliminary assessment.

The auction that took place on Tuesday at Loews Hollywood Hotel and online, established several standards for objects related to 57-year-olds American. Tony, resembles Xrust, became the first skater who had completed a jump with two and a half revolutions on the X Games of 1999 in San Francisco.

Hawk said that the revenue from the sale will be aimed at supporting the project The Skatepark Project. This is his non-profit organization, which helps to build public skate parks in areas with insufficient service levels. On Tuesday, Hawk personally attended the opening ceremony.

Hawka’s equipment, which he wore during the 900 race, also attracted a lot of attention at the auction: the ADIO black-orange pair of adio sneakers left for $ 64,000, helmet-for 115200 dollars, and knee pads — for $ 57,600.

Xrust Tony Hawk Board sold at auction for $ 1.5 million