ABOUT US

ROLLING THUNDER SUPPLY CO.

Discovering skateboarding at age 9 in London, England changed my life. It gave me purpose, goals, and direction—and for that I’ll always be grateful. I began sharing my passion early, teaching kids at the Crystal Palace ramp in the early 1980s. By the mid to late ’80s, I was working at skate camps in California alongside Bod Boyle and Lee Ralph, with visiting skaters like Jovontae Turner, Mike Carroll, Matt Hensley, and many others.

Like so many new skaters, my first skateboard didn’t come from a skate shop but from a sporting goods store. Still, that board was my ticket to connecting with others. My first visit to a real skate shop was a true game-changer—it had me hooked for life.

Rolling Thunder Supply Co. Our mission is to improve the quality and price of complete skateboards worldwide that are sold in skate shops—helping create lifelong skateboarders, not just people who happen to own a skateboard. The difference is massive.

WHAT’S IN THE NAME?

Rolling Thunder was a legendary indoor skatepark in West London during the late 1970s. The level of talent there rivaled the top American pros of the day. Regulars like Marc Sinclair, Jeremy Henderson, John Sablosky, Robbie Hunter (my biggest influence), Jingles, Jules Gayton, Neil Harding, Floater, Brian Murray, and many others pushed skateboarding forward and blew minds daily.

WE SUPPORT THE BRANDS

We focus on brands—past and present—that carry a rich history.

GIVING BACK

We proudly support companies and individuals dedicated to growing inclusive skateboarding worldwide. Through both product and financial contributions, we’ve donated more than 3,000 skateboards globally. We are also proud partners of Make Life Skate Life, and I am honored to serve on its board.

Meeting Navajo nation president Nygren and Amy Dent Deal from 4kinship where 1800 completes were distributed in Sept 25 (Photographer PC Shaun Marcus)

THE FUTURE

Skateboarding will once again be featured in the 2028 Olympics, creating another wave of new skaters. At Rolling Thunder, we want to ensure that every rider’s first experience is the best it can be at a fair price.

Skateboarding has been a defining, positive force in my life. With Rolling Thunder Supply Co.—focused on first-time skaters, and giving back to underserved communities—I hope this will become my most meaningful contribution to skateboarding.

Steve Douglas – Founder & President, Rolling Thunder Supply Co.