Details
Specifications
SKU | DCGAPSGGRY |
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UPC | 842357133525 |
Brand | Powell Peralta |
Deck Shape | 179 |
Deck Concave | SP2 |
Deck Wheelbase | 15.125" |
Deck Length | 30" |
Deck Width | 9.75" |
Deck Nose | 3.75" |
Deck Tail | 6.875" |
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 Skull & Sword graphic. They were originally produced between 1987 and 1988.
About the Ripper Artwork:
Arguably the most iconic skateboard graphic of all time, "The Ripper" was illustrated in 1983 by legendary Powell-Peralta artist V.C. Johnson. Originally the graphic was used as a "Bones Sold Here" dealer window sticker. Next, the artwork found it's way onto t-shirts and eventually decks. The Ripper graphic has stood the test of time and has been a staple of the Powell-Peralta line for over 30 years.
Originally Released: 1983
Artwork by: Vernon Courtlandt Johnson
Features:
• long 4 - 2.5" old school truck hole pattern
• made in the US
Reviews
Customer Reviews
5 Item(s)
- Great Deck Review by Jeremy
Awesome colors and details it is really a great deck. (Posted on 9/30/2019)Rating - Powell Peralta Geegah Ripper Yellow Review by Fabian
another beautyful reissue from the original one. The Color is so awesome, finaly Powell made a yellow one... No more Words to the Shape. The Shape stands for Oldschool History.Rating
(Posted on 6/27/2019)- Mr. Review by Harold
Great old school deck shaped like my white skull n sword deck from 88' (Posted on 4/25/2019)Rating - Can’t wait Review by Andrew
This is the exact board I had as a kid. I already have it preordered and just waiting for it to come in. After I get this one the Andy Anderson is next! (Posted on 3/15/2019)Rating - banana seat Review by Tim
yellow yellow yellow ... doesn't seem like there's ever enough yellow in the Powell lineup. Well you guys are definitely changing that narrative. Stoked .. ADD TO CART (Posted on 3/8/2019)Rating
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