Hubba is a

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wheel company that has sponsored many professional

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s over the years. Hubba has a

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of more than 30 different wheel models. Along with wheel models, Hubba also sells a variety of soft goods, for example

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s and

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s, as well as specially designed skateboard

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, and colored skateboard hardware. Hubba uses a wide cast of female

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for their ads, which lures in a large percentage of their fan base. These women are also featured on the annual calendar.

History

Hubba Wheels was founded by

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, the founder of ''

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'' and skateboard wheel company Spitfire Wheels.

References

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