Doug “Pineapple” Saladino was a prominent skateboarder during the 1970s. Born of Filipino and Japanese heritage, he grew up in San Diego, California.

His skateboarding journey began in third grade when he rode a homemade board crafted by his dad. When Cadillac Wheels hit the scene in 1973, Doug started surf skating curbs and riding under overhanging bushes. By the next year, he was sponsored by Bahne and later by G&S. In 1976, he earned recognition as “Who’s Hot?” in Skateboarder magazine. Doug even named the famous Soul Bowl pool in San Diego.

Although he excelled in various types of skating, his focus shifted to vert riding with the advent of skatepark pools and the Hester Series. After a 15-year hiatus, Doug returned to skating in the '90s when his son took an interest. More recently, he formed a skate rock band called the 169ers with Brian Brannon, Salba, and Steve Olson

Doug “Pineapple” Saladino Skate Videos

STILL RIPPING! SALBA & PINEAPPLE perfect pool w/ Steve Alba, Doug Saladino, Kaleb Stevens Costa Rica Skate Vid

"PINEAPPLE: Doug "Pineapple" Saladino was one of the hottest skaters of the 1970s. At age 11, he was already competing in major contests with the Z-Boys and best of the day. Pine was a very well rounded skater, one of the best in both freestyle and pools/ vert in the 70's. Doug was a hero to many young skaters, including fellow San Diego native and Oasis Skatepark local Tony Hawk. Doug continued to skate into the early 1980s, and then gradually drifted into other interests such as playing music. But now he is back on the board and ripping the pools and parks with the same smooth style of his youth. "I tell you that getting back on a board after 15+ years has been an achievement in my life. It's also been an opportunity to enjoy something that was a big part of my life growing up. So I would say that as long as there is concrete and pools, and I can stay healthy, I'll keep skating."  Courtesy of Real Surf Stories

 Doug "Pineapple" Saladino - Empty Pools Skate Video

"Pineapple still skating smooth and with style at the Clash at Clairemont, 2013"

Doug “Pineapple” Saladino Skating Video