Powell Peralta GeeGah Ripper Reissue Skateboard Deck Red Foil - 9.75 x 30

DETAILS

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 Skull & Sword graphic. They were originally produced between 1987 and 1988.

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:

-Bottom graphic features screenprinted ink over foil

-Top is dyed veneer with hand-printed top logo

Limited Edition

*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.

SPECIFICATIONS

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"