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Tony Hawk’s 1999 ‘900’ Skateboard Sells for $1.15 Million in Record Auction

The record price will support The Skatepark Project.

Tony Hawk holds the skateboard he used to land the first-ever "900" at the 1999 X Games, a milestone that transformed skateboarding from subculture to global sport and made Hawk its defining icon. The Birdhouse "Falcon 2" board helped etch the trick into history and will be auctioned by Julien's to help raise money for his charity "The SkatePark Project" in Vista, California, U.S., August 19, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Tony Hawk holds the skateboard he used to land the first-ever "900" at the 1999 X Games, a milestone that transformed skateboarding from subculture to global sport and made Hawk its defining icon. The Birdhouse "Falcon 2" board helped etch the trick into history and will be auctioned by Julien's to help raise money for his charity "The SkatePark Project" in Vista, California, U.S., August 19, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake
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Overview

  • The Birdhouse Falcon 2 sold for $1.152 million at Julien’s in Los Angeles on Sept. 23, far above the $500,000–$700,000 estimate.
  • The board was used for Hawk’s first competitive ‘900’ and Vert Doubles in 1999 and was ridden again at the 2025 X Games.
  • Julien’s said the result set a skateboarding memorabilia record, and the buyer was not disclosed.
  • Hawk attended the sale and said a portion of proceeds will support The Skatepark Project.
  • Related lots drew strong bids, including his helmet ($115,200), sneakers ($64,000), knee pads ($57,600), and two 1982 Powell‑Peralta decks ($57,600 and $51,200).