The Zephyr Competition Team (or Z-Boys) were a group of American skateboarders in the mid-1970s from Santa Monica and Venice, California. Originally consisting of 12 members, the Z-boys were originally sponsored by the Jeff Ho Surfboards and Zephyr Productions surf and skate shop.Their innovative surfing-based style and aerial moves formed the foundations of contemporary vert and transition skateboarding.
Original members:
Jay Adams
Tony Alva
Bob Biniak
Chris Cahill
Paul Constantineau
Shogo Kubo
Jim Muir
Peggy Oki
Stacy Peralta
Nathan Pratt
Wentzle Ruml IV
Allen Sarlo
Mike Morris
