From humble hardware company to world domination and back again - that's the story of Shorty's in a nutshell. The brand became big by manufacturing bushings and skateboard screwsShorty's was founded in 1937, but became one of the best-known skateboard brands in the business in the '90s. Led by Chad Muska, Shorty's introduced a new generation of street skaters who seemed to fear no gap or rail. If you don't know what we're talking about, you should check out Shorty's legendary videos like Fulfill the Dream. In 2006, The Muska left Shorty's to ride for ElementAfter that, the brand slowly slipped back into oblivion. Today, Shorty's is back to what it all started with: manufacturing the best skateboard hardware.