What was most striking when we were in New York a couple of weeks ago, is just how popular longboards have become, though it’s trend-setter James Perse who is really laying down marker. Styled after vintage 70’s skate decks, James Perse’s Limited Edition Skateboards are made with solid walnut planks, accented by wenge strips for stability and high performance trucks for speed and performance. Manhattan streets won’t know what’s hit them.