Snot Wheels Curb Killer Conical Natural (50mm/99a)
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The Snot Wheels Curb Killer Conical Natural (50mm/99a) brings together old-school horror imagery, compact street-skating performance, and the unmistakable underground personality of Snot Wheels. Featuring a natural, slightly translucent white urethane body covered in blood-red lettering, black detailing, and a gruesome horror-inspired graphic, these wheels celebrate the art of destroying curbs. Built with Snot's BT2 Formula and a 50mm conical shape, they're designed for skateboarders who favor quick, responsive setups, technical ledge tricks, slappy grinds, and the kind of everyday street skating that doesn't require a perfect skatepark to have a good session.
The artwork immediately stands out with an oversized "SNOT" logo stretching across the upper portion of the wheel in dripping, blood-red lettering outlined in black. Each letter features a cracked, cellular pattern near its base, giving the typography a grotesque, almost mutated appearance. Red splatters spread across the upper-left side of the natural urethane, surrounding a deranged, hockey-masked horror character whose face is covered in dark holes, scratches, and disturbing red details. A large knife appears embedded in the character's head, with additional blood-red graphics dripping beneath the illustration. The imagery takes obvious inspiration from classic slasher movies, combining the exaggerated violence of vintage horror posters with Snot's distinctive cartoon artwork.
On the opposite side of the wheel, "BT2 FORMULA" appears in bold red lettering with heavy black outlines, positioned above the 50mm diameter and 99a durometer markings. Across the lower portion, "CURB KILLERS" dominates the design in oversized, aggressively distorted red typography with dripping edges, black shadows, and irregular brushstroke details. The recessed center hub retains the natural urethane finish, providing a subtle contrast to the surrounding artwork. From the scattered blood splatters to the deliberately rough lettering, every part of the design embraces the darker, more irreverent side of skateboard culture.
At 50mm, these wheels offer a compact, low-profile setup that appeals to technical street skateboarders. The smaller diameter keeps the board closer to the ground, allowing quick acceleration, responsive flip tricks, and a controlled feel during ledge combinations and flatground skating. The 99a hardness provides the firm response associated with traditional street wheels, balancing traction with predictable sliding characteristics on suitable concrete surfaces. The conical profile adds a defined sidewall shape that complements grinds and technical street maneuvers. While larger wheels generally maintain speed more easily over rough pavement, the 50mm size favors maneuverability, quick footwork, and precise board control.
The Curb Killer name also has a personal connection to Stix SGV through longtime friend and Stix SGV team rider Ira Ingram, better known throughout skateboarding as Curb Killer. Ira's relationship with the shop goes well beyond simply riding for the team. He's a longtime homie whose dedication to skateboarding, both behind the camera and on the board, represents the kind of lifelong commitment to skate culture that Stix SGV has always supported.
Ira Ingram is a Los Angeles-based skateboarder, filmmaker, editor, and media producer who spent more than two decades working behind the scenes in the professional skateboard industry. Long before gaining widespread recognition for his own skating, Ira was responsible for filming, editing, and producing content involving some of skateboarding's biggest names. His work includes projects featuring Jamie Foy and Ryan Sheckler, along with extensive involvement in major skateboard contests and live productions. He's worked on broadcasts for Tampa Pro and Tampa Am, Battle at the Berrics events, and other influential skateboarding productions. His ability to capture and present skateboarding helped shape the way countless people experienced the sport long before he became a recognizable personality in front of the camera.
Interestingly, the Curb Killer nickname originally began as a joke. Around 2010, after taking an extended break from skating, Ira went out for a curb session with his friend Brendan Klein. His slappy grinds weren't exactly what they used to be, and the two jokingly started calling him Curb Killer. The nickname eventually became permanent, even finding its way into a tattoo and his Instagram handle, @curbkiller. What began as a sarcastic reference to his rusty curb skills eventually became one of the most recognizable identities in modern slappy skateboarding.
In 2021, at approximately 41 years old, Ira experienced a period of personal and professional uncertainty and decided to reconnect with skateboarding in a more meaningful way. He began waking up early to skate curbs with longtime professional skateboarder Chris Pastras, gradually rebuilding his skills while developing an increasingly technical and aggressive approach to slappy grinds. That renewed dedication resulted in his video part Mid Life Crisis, a project that captured the attention of skateboarders around the world. Instead of slowing down with age, Ira demonstrated that creative progression and a genuine love of skateboarding have no expiration date.
His Mid Life Crisis part eventually caught the attention of Mark "Fos" Foster, the founder of Heroin Skateboards, who recognized Ira's dedication and surprised him with an official Heroin Skateboards guest model. The gesture was particularly meaningful given Ira's years of contributing to skateboard culture from behind the scenes. His renewed popularity also helped bring greater attention to the resurgence of slappy curb skating, an accessible form of street skateboarding that emphasizes creativity, speed, and making the most of ordinary terrain.
Ira's approach revolves around fast, committed slappy grinds, unusual curb combinations, and the ability to find something worth skating in places most people would walk right past. From the well-known curbs around Atwater Village to everyday parking lots and neighborhood spots throughout Los Angeles, his skating demonstrates that progression doesn't require massive stair sets or handrails. A good curb, a skateboard, and the willingness to experiment are often more than enough. For us at Stix SGV, having Ira as both a team rider and longtime friend makes that message particularly meaningful. His story reflects the friendships, personal connections, and lifelong involvement that keep local skateboard communities alive.
Snot Wheels was established by British skateboarder and artist Mark "Fos" Foster, the creative force behind Heroin Skateboards. Since founding Heroin in 1998, Foster has become one of skateboarding's most recognizable underground artists, known for bizarre characters, exaggerated horror graphics, unusual skateboard shapes, and an approach that deliberately challenges conventional industry aesthetics. His artwork has also appeared through associations with established skateboard brands including Baker, Deathwish, Toy Machine, and Creature.
Foster launched Snot Wheels in 2020 as an independently operated wheel company with an emphasis on distinctive graphics and skateboarders who embrace unconventional equipment and creative terrain. Initially developed to provide additional support for riders such as Dead Dave, the brand expanded to include a roster of skaters whose styles complement its underground identity. With its exaggerated graphics, distinctive formulations, and unmistakable artistic direction, Snot has become a natural extension of the world Foster established through Heroin Skateboards.
The Curb Killer wheel captures that independent attitude particularly well. The natural urethane, blood-red horror graphics, BT2 Formula branding, and compact 50mm conical construction combine to create a wheel that feels rooted in traditional street skating without looking like anything conventional. It's the kind of setup that makes sense for an afternoon spent working on slappies, ledge combinations, flatground tricks, or searching for an overlooked spot.
Throughout the San Gabriel Valley, from the curbs and parking lots around Monrovia, Arcadia, and Duarte to the familiar skate spots throughout Pasadena, Alhambra, Claremont, and South Pasadena, curb skating remains one of the simplest and most accessible parts of skateboard culture. It doesn't take much to get a session going, and that's exactly what makes it special. Between the connection to our longtime friend Ira Ingram and the independent skateboarding philosophy behind Snot Wheels, the Curb Killer fits naturally into the kind of skateboarding we've supported for decades.
The Snot Wheels Curb Killer Conical Natural features a 50mm diameter, 99a durometer, Snot BT2 Formula, conical profile, natural translucent-white urethane, blood-red Snot branding, a slasher-inspired masked character, scattered red splatter graphics, and oversized Curb Killers lettering. Combining a compact street-oriented wheel with Mark "Fos" Foster's unmistakable artistic direction, this model is a strong choice for skaters who appreciate creative curb skating and skateboard equipment with personality.
Product SKU: 23-02-0029.
Stix SGV has proudly served the San Gabriel Valley skateboarding community since the late ‘90s. With three locations across Los Angeles County, we’ve been deeply rooted in the local scene. Our Monrovia shop has been a staple since 1997, followed by our Claremont location in 2014, and our South Pasadena shop opening its doors in 2022. Our mission has always been simple: to uphold skateboarding culture and stay true to our community.