In the late 1960s, Jerry Madrid began shaping surfboards in his parents’ Southern California garage. When the waves weren’t ideal for surfing, Jerry turned his attention to shaping skateboards for himself and his friends.

Officially founded in 1976, Madrid Skateboards enlisted the help of Jerry’s brothers, Jim and Jeff, to assist in operations. Jerry, who also worked as a firefighter, combined his passion for skating with craftsmanship.

Madrid Skateboards gained recognition for developing some of the first modern concaves in the market and throughout the 1980s, Madrid collaborated on iconic projects including:

Madrid x Valterra Skateboard: Ridden by Marty McFly in the original Back to the Future movie.
Vans x Madrid Fly Shoe: The first co-branded skate shoe from Vans.

Team Riders:
Harry Clarke: A modern-era World Champion, Harry travels the world in search of race wins and new skate spots.
Justin Rolo: Known for Colorado Pagan style, Justin designed the unique Trapstar downhill deck.
Zak Maytum: An influential figure in downhill skateboarding, Zak revolutionized deck, truck, and wheel design.
Zak Mills Goodwin: A versatile skater excelling in park, freeride, downhill, and freestyle.
Rydelle Abarico: The Queen of the Philippines, Rydelle achieved remarkable success in a short time.
Adrien Paynel (Frenchy): A fast-rising racer with fire in his eyes and a killer freeride style.

Skateboard legends that have skated for Madrid Skateboards over the years include: Claus Grabke, Eddie 'El Gato' Elguera, Mike Smith, and Beau Brown.

Currently, Madrid Skateboards continues to craft boards from its Huntington Beach factory, adhering to the belief that boards should be crafted to perfection and guaranteed to perform.

The legendary skateboard brand’s authentic roots and cherry-picked collaborations contribute to its longevity, and Madrid Skateboards remains a testament to innovation, quality, and perseverance in the skateboarding world.

The below is quoted from the MadridSkateboards.com:
"Jerry Madrid began shaping surfboards in his parents' Southern California garage in the late 1960s. When the waves weren’t good enough to surf, Jerry shaped skateboards for himself and his friends. In 1976, while also working as a firefighter, Jerry officially started the business and enlisted the help of his brothers Jim and Jeff to assist in the operations.

After developing some of the first modern concaves to hit the market, Madrid produced a series of iconic collaborations throughout the '80s, including the Madrid x Valterra Skateboard ridden by Marty McFly in the original Back to the Future movie, and the Vans x Madrid Fly Shoe, the first co-branded skate shoe from Vans.

Today, we're still turning out skateboards from our Huntington Beach factory with the belief that boards should be crafted to perfection and guaranteed to perform."

Madrid Skateboard Videos:

45 Years Of Skateboarding Innovation: Madrid Skateboards Video
"Madrid Skateboards founder Jerry Madrid got his start by shaping surfboards in the 1960s, and by January 6, 1976 he had established one of the industry's most progressive and influential companies. Now, in its 45th year, Madrid is continuing the time-honored tradition of hand-crafting every step of the board production process—with consistently outstanding results. In our profile, Madrid team riders (past and present) share their thoughts about the brand's history and how its authentic roots and cherry-picked collaborations have contributed to Madrid's longevity. Viva Madrid!" The Berrics

Madrid Skateboards - Skate Sessions (1989)

Madrid Skateboards Factory Showroom Video