--- title: "Element - Skateboards, Apparel & Nature-Inspired Brand | Boardriders" description: "Since 1992, Element has bridged the gap between skateboarding and nature. Discover durable apparel and innovative skate gear made to endure. Conscious by nature." date: "2025-12-26T12:36:18+01:00" language: "en-gb" canonical_url: "https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/element/" source_url: "https://www.boardriders.com/en-gb/element/" content_type: "text/markdown" --- ![Logo Element](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo-element.png) # ELEMENT Made to Endure As a dedicated, driving force in skateboarding since 1992, Element has evolved connecting the cultural space between skateboarding and nature. Through the creation of innovative skateboarding goods, durable apparel and the constant efforts to be more environmentally and socially responsible, Element push to leave a lasting, positive impact on the global skateboarding community and beyond. ![Logo Element](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo-element.png) ELEMENT ## **History** ![Element Lance le film de Skate Peace](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2018_PEACE.jpg) Element released *Peace*, its latest in a long line of history-making skateboard films. 2018 2018 2018 ![Tom Schaar gagne le Vans Pool Party & Vans Park Series](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2018_schaar.jpg) Shortly after earning his first pro skateboard, Tom Schaar defended his title as winner of the Vans Pool Party event, followed up by a victory at the Vans Park Series event in Sao Paulo, Brazil one month later. 2018 ![Element célèbre son 25ème anniversaire](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2017_25years.jpg) Element celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a week-long celebration in Boise, Idaho, home of Element’s first retail shop/community center concept. 2017 2017 2017 ![Nyjah Huston remporte la Street League Supercrown](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2017_nyjahstreet.jpg) Nyjah Huston won the Street League Supercrown Championship event, which marked his 20th title in the series. 2017 ![Asher Bradshaw devient le plus jeune skater à plaquer un 900 sur une rampe](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2014_asher.jpg) 10-year-old Asher Bradshaw became the youngest person ever to land a 900 on a vert ramp at Woodward Skate Camp. The video went viral and sets the stage for his entry into major global competitions. 2014 2014 2014 ![Nyjah Huston remporte le légendaire contest Tampa Pro.](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2014_tampapro.jpg) Nyjah Huston won the legendary Tampa Pro contest. 2014 ![La team Element Sacrée ](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2014_twsbestteam.jpg) The Element team was once again crowned Best Team at the annual TransWorld SKATEboarding Awards. 2014 2014 2013 ![Element lance le programme « No Board Left Behind »](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2013_Noboardleftbehind.jpg) Element launched “No Board Left Behind,” a project that combined grassroots community outreach with the brand’s “conscious by nature” philosophy, to repurpose used street skateboards into new cruiser skateboards by cutting them into a new shape and extending their life. 2013 ![Nyjah remporte le ESPY Award d](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2013_nyjahespy.jpg) Nyjah won ESPN’s prestigious ESPY Award for Best Male Action Sports Athlete. 2013 2013 2012 ![Le rider Element Tom Schaar devient le plus jeune médaillé d](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2012.jpg) Element team rider Tom Schaar became the youngest X Games gold medalist after landing the first-ever 1080 in a competition (three complete rotations). Tom also landed an appearance on the popular talk show, *Ellen*. 2012 ![La team Element remporte le prix de la Meilleure Équipe aux TransWorld SKATEboarding Awards,](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2011.gif) The Element skate team won Best Team at the TransWorld SKATEboarding Awards, the largest showcase for skateboarders and skateboard brands. 2011 2011 2010 ![Element Lance la collection de vêtements outdoor Wolfeboro](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2010.jpg) Element released an outerwear collection, Wolfeboro, named after founder Johnny Schillereff’s family camp in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. As the first and only skateboard company to create technical outerwear, the Element Wolfeboro line continues to be a market leader. 2010 ![Sortie du film de skate Elementality](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2007_Elementality.jpg) *Elementatlity* skate film was released featuring Bam Margera, Nyjah Huston, Mike Vallely, Colt Cannon and Tosh Townend. 2007 2007 2005 ![Sortie de la vidéo de skate Tricks](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2005_Tricks.jpg) Element released *Tricks*, a skateboard video featuring the Twigs youth team, aimed at inspiring younger skateboarders. 2005 ![Sortie du film This is my Element](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2004.jpg) *This is My Element* skate film was released starring Bam Margera, Chad Muska, Nyjah Huston and Ray Barbee. 2004 2004 2003 ![Lancement par Element du circuit de compétition amateur, Make It Count](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2003.jpg) Element was the first skateboard brand to launch its own amateur contest series, Make It Count, quickly expanding to 20 countries and becoming the world’s largest, grassroots contest series. 2003 ![Element signe Nyjah Huston agé de 7 ans.](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2002_element.jpg) Element signed seven-year-old skateboard phenom Nyjah Huston. 2002 2002 2001 ![Lancement de Elemental Awareness](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2001_elementalawareness.jpg) Elemental Awareness, a non-profit-organization, was established to help at-risk through the avenues of skateboarding, the arts and nature. 2001 ![Vanessa Torres devient la première skateuse professionnelle de la Team Element](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2001_VanessaTorres.jpg) Vanessa Torres joined the Element family as its first female professional skateboarder. She won the Women’s Street Skateboarding championship and was considered the best female skateboarder in the world. 2001 2001 2000 ![skate camp Element](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2000_Skatecamp.jpg) Element became the first skateboard company to have its own skate camp, a creative wonderland of skateboarding, art, and music surrounded by nature to inspire youth around the world. 2000 ![Element devient la première marque de skate à lancer une division de vêtements pour femmes](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2000_elementeden.jpg) Element became the first skateboard company to release a Women’s clothing division, created by Kori Schillereff, wife of founder Johnny Schillereff. 2000 2000 2000 ![Bam Margera a rejoint la famille Element](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2000_bam.jpg) Bam Margera joined the Element family, bringing a new attitude to company. With his hit television and film franchises Viva La Bam and Jackass, Bam became a household name and pop culture icon. 2000 ![Element sort le Burley, un pantalon signature de Donny Barley](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1999.jpg) Element released the Burley, a signature pant from Donny Barley, which became a standard for skateboarders across the country. 1999 1999 1998 ![Element sort le film de skate Third Eye View](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1998_ThirdEyeView.jpg) Element released *Third Eye View *skate film featuring Donny Barley, Reese Forbes, Bill Pepper and Tim O’Connor. 1998 ![Element lance sa division jeunesse, Twigs](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1998_Twigs.jpg) Element launched its youth division, Twigs, the industry’s first skateboard and apparel offering purpose-built to deliver optimal performance for smaller skateboarders. 1998 1998 1997 ![Element invente la construction de skateboard Featherlight](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/featherligh-logo.jpg) Element invented Featherlight skateboard construction. The lightest and strongest skateboard made, commanding more than 40% of the skateboard deck market. 1997 ![Johnny Schillereff fonde ELement](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1992.jpg) Johnny Schillereff, avid skateboarder, artist and outdoor enthusiast, pursued his passions and created Element, the first skateboard and apparel company. 1992 1998 ![Logo Element](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo-element.png) Element ## **KEY PRODUCTS CATEGORIES** # SKATEBOARDS / GRAPHIC TEES AND FLEECE / JACKETS / BACKPACKS / ACCESSORIES / SKATE OBSTACLES / FOOTWEAR [elementbrand.eu](http://elementbrand.eu/) ![Logo Element](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo-element.png) ELEMENT ## **THE ELEMENT TRIBE** NYJAH HUSTON / BRANDON WESTGATE / EVAN SMITH / MASON SILVA / GREYSON FLETCHER / JULIAN DAVIDSON / MARK APPLEYARD / RAY BARBEE / NICK GARCIA / TOM SCHAAR / MADARS APSE / NASSIM GUAMMAZ / JAAKKO OJANEN / BAM MARGERA / ASHER BRADSHAW / ORLANDO GARCIA / STELLA REYNOLDS / CAMP SCHILLEREFF / CHAD EATON / FRENCH FRED / BRIAN GABERMAN / JOHNNY SCHILLEREFF Element is comprised of diverse and unique individuals with a wide spectrum of opinions, beliefs, and lifestyles. Some drive Ferraris and some ride bikes. Some are vegans and others are hunters. We listen to punk, reggae, hip-hop and folk music. What we all have in common is a love of skateboarding and a positive vision for the world. Keep in mind we are a family – and a family accepts people for who they are. ![Logo Element](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo-element.png) ELEMENT ## CONSCIOUS by NATURE Element’s purpose is to be a positive force through the avenues of skateboarding, the arts and nature. ![Logo Element](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo-element.png) ELEMENT ## **ELEMENT WOMENS** Element Women’s was born from skate culture, the arts and nature. We believe in freedom of expression and finding your own unique path. Element Women’s have their own unique style – genuine and creative with an independent streak and love for adventure. ![Logo Element](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/logo-element.png) ELEMENT ## **SOCIAL MEDIA** [![Facebook Element](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/elementbrand/) [![Youtube Element](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/youtube.png)](https://www.youtube.com/user/elementvideochannel) [![Instagram Element](https://www.boardriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/instagram.png)](https://www.instagram.com/elementbrand/)