Socks Independent Trucks

In 1978, in the surf and skate hub of Santa Cruz, California, four visionaries Richard Novak, Jay Shiurman, Fausto Vitello, and Eric Swenson set out to revolutionize skateboarding hardware. Their goal was ambitious: to design a truck that married the turning of Bennett trucks with the rugged strength of Tracker trucks. The result was the iconic "Stage 1," Independent Truck which debuted in May 1978. Crafted from durable aluminum alloy, it quickly became the benchmark for performance and reliability, cementing Independent Truck Co.’s place in skateboarding history.