LONG 4 – 2.5″ OLD SCHOOL TRUCK HOLE PATTERN
In 1986 jump ramps were all the rage. Easy to build; portable and fun to launch off of. Unfortunately; decks were snapping left and right. Powell-Peralta deck returns were so high the company sought ways to make decks stronger and more resistant to jump breaks. One solution was Bonite construction. Another was the “Gee-Gaw” shape which had bumps to reinforce the break zone area. Why “Gee-Gaw?” Ask Chris Iverson. This shape was also used for the Ripper graphic. They were produced between 1987 and 1988.
About the art:
The Rodriguez “Skull & Sword” deck was the first pro signature deck graphic produced by Powell-Peralta. The graphic was conceived by Ray and Illustrated by V.C. Johnson with art direction from George Powell in 1979
GRAPHIC FEATURES:
-Bottom graphic features screenprinted ink over foil
-Top is dyed veneer with hand-printed top logo
Powell-Peralta™ Re-Issue Construction
Powell-Peralta re-issue decks are close reproductions of their 1980’s counterparts; featuring the original top and bottom graphics; shape and concave. Made with our partner in Mexico. Materials include U.S. hard rock maple and glue that meets our specifications; warranted against delamination for their useful life. Shape and graphics created in Santa Barbara; CA.
*Given the nature of the foil and the manufacturing process; slight variations and minor imperfections are perfectly normal.
*The dip-dyed top veneer on this deck is one of a kind. Because of natural variations in the wood grain and dyed veneers; the color and pattern may differ slightly from the image shown.
*If you don’t plan on skating this deck; please handle carefully when removing from the packaging. The ink/foil adhesion is delicate and can be easily scratched.
Brand Powell-Peralta
Deck Shape 179
Deck Construction 7-Ply Maple
Deck Concave SP3
Deck Wheelbase 15.125″
Deck Length 30″
Deck Width 9.75″
Deck Nose 3.75″
Deck Tail 6.875″
About Powell-Peralta™ Re-Issue Construction
Powell-Peralta re-issue decks are close reproductions of their 1980’s counterparts; featuring the original top and bottom graphics; shape and concave. Made with our partner in Mexico. Materials include U.S. hard rock maple and glue that meets our specifications; warranted against delamination for their useful life. Shape and graphics created in Santa Barbara; CA.
