FLIP Skateboards has introduced two Cheech and Chong Skateboards. Cheech and Chong are everyone's favorite reefer-smoking duo (unless you prefer Harold and Kumar, I guess.) These skateboards break barriers by proving that not every pot-smoker is lazy -- some skateboard.
The two new designs -- El Cigarro and Shred Sled -- both capture the spirit of Cheech and Chong. Smoke billows are on the underside of the boards with cartoon depictions of the title characters bringing a dazed smile to rider's face.
The Cheech and Chong skateboards come with everything that one needs to begin cruising around town immediately, but certain products to help supplement cruising time are sold separately. Today's skateboarding generation may be too young to remember when Cheech and Chong debuted, but it is obvious that the pair have a staying power that transcends their films.
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