The brand Cartel Skateboards was created in October 1997 by François Rolland. The idea behind creating the company was based on three factors: skateboarding kit is expensive, at the time there were no French brands of skateboards and the skateboarding and streetwear sectors are exploding. The business really began at the end of the month of November 1997, with the receipt of the first decks order (3 models).
A new challenge now faced the brand: creating a European team, enlarging the range and changing from the status "French brand" to that of Euro-continental. Today Cartel Skateboards is one of Europe's leading brands.

A new challenge now faced the brand: creating a European team, enlarging the range and changing from the status "French brand" to that of Euro-continental.

Today Cartel Skateboards is one of Europe's leading brands