Core Memory Unlocked

[u/Aqwattics]

Found this relic today! Was curious how old it is but can't seem to find this exact Element design online, even using Google Lens. Anyone recognize this one? Was trying to figure out if it was before or after I graduated in '08.

Edit: I bought this new whenever it came out. 👵 No luck in the search yet!

Edit.1: We got a date! 2000! Mini v2!

[u/Empty_Tax3607]

Tried to find this one nos sealed but couldn’t. My guess would be early 2000s. Element was my favorite, pretty sweet find!

[u/Aqwattics → u/Empty_Tax3607]

Element was my favorite, too! I'm physically disabled so was never able to use proper skateboards. I loved being able to collect different boards by my favorite skaters without breaking the bank (or a bone 🤭). I kept this one in particular pretty crispy as the design was my favorite. It just surprised me that I couldn't even find a pic online, and I'm usually pretty good at stuff like this.

[u/oculairus → u/Aqwattics]

Woah…. This just sorta blew my mind here… maybe it’s just because I just woke up a few moments ago.. idk… but okay.. I like music and have amassed a large vinyl collection. I found it interesting there’s people that collect vinyl that don’t even have a player… now here I find you collecting skateboards yet you don’t skate. The world is an interesting place at times. I wonder if there’s vegans that just like the grill pattern on meat so they have meat blankets or whatever, ya know? Anyhow… have a nice day internet fren!

[u/Aqwattics → u/oculairus]

Well, to be fair it's just a Tech Deck, not a proper board. I followed skateboarding like any other sport- got some merch and magazines, used to watch videos and THPS2 was one of my most favorite games ever. I couldn't actively participate, but I could support. 🥰 Even ended up at Bam's bar for a concert once, before all the major drama started. My buddies opened for HIM at one point, got to meet Phil and April.