Details
Specifications
SKU | DCPARRSSGGX |
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UPC | 845584097776 |
Brand | Powell Peralta |
Deck Shape | 179 |
Deck Construction | 7-Ply Maple |
Deck Concave | SP2 |
Deck Wheelbase | 15.125" |
Deck Length | 30" |
Deck Width | 9.75" |
Deck Nose | 3.75" |
Deck Tail | 6.875" |
Some history:
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.
About Powell Peralta 7-Ply Maple Decks
Powell Peralta® decks are made in the USA at our own skateboard manufacturing factory in Santa Barbara, CA using U.S. hard rock maple, AirLam fused with Type 1 glue and are warranted against delamination for their useful life.