Powell Peralta

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

LONG 4 - 2.5" old school truck hole pattern

About the Skull and Sword Artwork:

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. 

Initially released in two distinctly different shapes; a 10" x 30" "Widetail" version and a 10" x 28.5" "Snub Nose,? it came in "Brite-Lite" Dayglo yellow, orange, purple and green. In years to follow, it was made in various different colors and a Powell-Peralta logo was added. In 1983 Ray's signature was removed and replaced with a Powell-Peralta script logo. The graphic was also used for T-shirts and stickers.

Originally Released: 1979

Artwork by: Vernon Courtlandt Johnson

Powell-Peralta? Re-Issue Construction

Powell-Peralta re-issue decks are close reproductions of their 1980?s counterparts, featuring the original Pro graphics and shape, top graphic logo and concave. They are manufactured in our Santa Barbara skateboard factory, which is still directed by a few of the same craftsmen that made them originally.

About Powell Peralta Grip:

Powell-Peralta graphic griptape printed by Skate One. This might be the best looking graphic griptape on the market.

Features:

• made in USA
• silicon carbide grit 
• 9 x 33?

Powell-Peralta graphic griptape printed by Skate One. This might be the best looking graphic griptape on the market.

Features:

• made in USA
• silicon carbide grit 
• 10.5 x 33?

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

There are so many within the skateboarding world who look at skating as a religion which must be practiced to exacting and specific standards; you must conform and ride this type of terrain, you must conform and do these types of tricks, you must not mix this style with that style, you must look this way or else etc. And then once in a while a skater like Andy comes along who doesn?t fit into this fanatical mold, a skater who is such an outsider himself that he doesn?t even fit into skateboarding. He doesn?t fit in because he?s not following it?s false mandates. What Andy is doing is living the creed of what a skateboarder is supposed to be. He?s not conforming nor is he looking for acceptance from conforming, and with that he?s accepting the grief and exclusion that comes with being a true outsider. That is what a real skateboarder is.? -Stacy Peralta

Short 4 Truck Hole Pattern

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

There are so many within the skateboarding world who look at skating as a religion which must be practiced to exacting and specific standards; you must conform and ride this type of terrain, you must conform and do these types of tricks, you must not mix this style with that style, you must look this way or else etc. And then once in a while a skater like Andy comes along who doesn?t fit into this fanatical mold, a skater who is such an outsider himself that he doesn?t even fit into skateboarding. He doesn?t fit in because he?s not following it?s false mandates. What Andy is doing is living the creed of what a skateboarder is supposed to be. He?s not conforming nor is he looking for acceptance from conforming, and with that he?s accepting the grief and exclusion that comes with being a true outsider. That is what a real skateboarder is.? -Stacy Peralta

Short 4 Truck Hole Pattern

Powell-Peralta graphic griptape printed by Skate One. This might be the best looking graphic griptape on the market.

Features:

• made in USA
• silicon carbide grit 
• 10.5 x 33?

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

An east coast skateboarding wonder at a young age?there?s a story out there that Bucky started skateboarding after his bicycle was stolen, sure, but really there was a shop owner in Baltimore named Andy who liked Bucky, flowed him product, and generally made skateboarding affordable for him. He entered amateur contests and did well. His profile rose to a point where in 1989 Tony Hawk sent him a game changing invite to visit him in SoCal.

The 1990 release of what has become known as Bucky?s STADIUM model was one of the graphics designed entirely by Sean Cliver during his three years at Powell Peralta. The back-story behind the unusual baseball-themed graphic has little to do with Bucky?s interest in, or his ability to actually play baseball.

Not only was Bucky known for being a nice, likable guy, Sean also knew he was from Baltimore. At the time the Baltimore Orioles had gone through a resurgence because their new stadium (Camden Yards) was being constructed while Cal Ripken, Jr., was surging in his effort to play more baseball games consecutively (2632 eventually) than any human thought possible. Sean saw this as an opportunity for Bucky Lasek, the nice guy that people liked, to have a board graphic with lots of those people he liked on his board. BOOM! 

-Nostalgic notes from the eidetic memory of Jim Fitzpatrick

Powell-Peralta? Re-Issue Construction

Powell-Peralta re-issue decks are close reproductions of their 1980?s counterparts, featuring the original Pro graphics and shape, top graphic logo and spoon nose concave. They are manufactured by our partners in Mexico or in our Ventura skateboard factory, which is still directed by a few of the same craftsmen that made them originally.

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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:

• 36 x 36" / 30"x30"

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

FLIGHT decks are:

Thinner - as thin as your phone
Stronger - more than twice as strong in our tail break tests
Longer lasting - The epoxy infused, fiber reinforced structure of the Flight deck is extremely resistant to breaking, and this structure gives Flight decks "everlasting pop" that doesn't fade as your Flight deck slowly wears.
Ollies higher because of greater rebound and snap.Team testing suggests that Flight decks will last several times as long as a 7-ply, making them a great value as well as a superior performing skateboard.

About Powell Peralta Flight Decks

Powell Peralta decks are made in the USA at our skateboard manufacturing facility in Santa Barbara, CA. Materials include U.S. hard rock maple, high strength fiberglass, AirLam fused with epoxy resin and are warranted against delamination for their useful life. Our graphics are created in-house using non-solvent based inks and paints to keep our atmosphere cleaner.

This is the custom current shape that Steve rides in bowls, vert ramps, pools and transitions. He loves it and so will you. Artwork VCJ.

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Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

New School Short 4 Truck Hole Pattern

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

Powell-Peralta? Re-Issue Construction

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.

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

About The Nordic Skull artwork:

The Per Welinder Viking Skull was illustrated by V.C. Johnson in 1984. The fanged fantasy graphic was meant to reflect Per's Swedish origins. It was initially assigned to his freestyle model without the rock texture background, which was added in an updated version in 1986. In 1987 the new full-length graphic was adapted for a street model as Per began performing freestyle / street demos. The eighth century Runic stone lettering spells out Per's name as well as the background quote, "Search and strive, push beyond with strength, yours not theirs, that is the key." Something Per came up with. The graphic was also used for T-shirts and stickers.

Originally Released: 1984

Artwork by: Vernon Courtlandt Johnson

Features:

? long 4 - 2.5" old school truck hole pattern

Powell-Peralta? Re-Issue Construction

Powell-Peralta re-issue decks are close reproductions of their 1980?s counterparts, featuring the original Pro graphics and shape, top graphic logo and concave.

? Made in Mexico

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

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

Features:

? long 4 - 2.5" old school truck hole pattern

? Made in Mexico

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.

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

New School Short 4 Truck Hole Pattern

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

Powell-Peralta? Re-Issue Construction

Powell-Peralta re-issue decks are close reproductions of their counterparts, featuring the original Pro graphics and shape, top graphic logo and concave. They are manufactured in our Santa Barbara skateboard factory, which is still directed by a few of the same craftsmen that made them originally.

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

Powell Peralta OG Rat Bones Skateboard Deck NAVY- 10 x 30

LONG 4 - 2.5" OLD SCHOOL TRUCK HOLE PATTERN

About the Vato Rat Bones Artwork:

The Vato Rat was created by artist Craig Stecyk. Coming from the Santa Monica Dogtown "Z-Boy" surf-skate scene of the 1970's, Stecyk was surrounded by Hispanic gang culture and graffiti. At the time he was airbrushing a lot of Zephyr surfboards and blended that influence into his work. The Vato Rat was one of the many symbols he used to decorate surfboards and generally mark territory at local surf spots. In 1983 Stacy Peralta decided to bring the Vato Rat back as a Powell-Peralta graphic. They called it "Rat Bones" and it was used in advertising, on decks, stickers and T-shirts.

Originally Released: 1983

Artwork by: Craig Stecyk

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

New School Short 4 Truck Hole Pattern

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

Powell-Peralta? Re-Issue Construction

Powell-Peralta re-issue decks are close reproductions of their counterparts, featuring the original Pro graphics and shape, top graphic logo and concave. They are manufactured in our Santa Barbara skateboard factory, which is still directed by a few of the same craftsmen that made them originally.

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

Double-drilled Short 4 Truck hole pattern

Santa Barbara local Frankie Hill was known for his "go for it" attitude, especially when filming videos. He was featured in Public Domain, but Ban This features his breakout part, one minute and 38 seconds of what many today consider proof of Hill's pioneering stunt work at big rails and huge gaps. After Ban This, Hill received bags of fan mail asking when he's going to turn pro.

The timing was good, too, as a spot opened up with Mike Vallely's departure. Hill started riding Vallely's shape, modified with a bigger nose, and on a vacation with Hastings, he poached a bulldog logo from an Amsterdam coffee shop and made it his first pro graphic.

It was illustrated by Sean Cliver in 1990.

Powell-Peralta? Re-Issue Construction

Powell-Peralta re-issue decks are close reproductions of their 1980?s counterparts, featuring the original Pro graphics and shape, top graphic logo and spoon nose concave. They are manufactured by our partners in Mexico or in our Ventura skateboard factory, which is still directed by a few of the same craftsmen that made them originally.

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

In 1988 Powell-Peralta ran an "Artist Wanted" advertisement in TWS and Thrasher. The contest "winner" would get a job in the Powell-Peralta art department in Santa Barbara. The artist selected was Sean Cliver, mainly because his illustration style closely resembled VCJ's. Cliver's first deck design, the Barbee Ragdoll, was a departure from the traditional VCJ look, but when it came time to update the Caballero dragon, Sean emulated the master. At some point later, someone dubbed the graphic Cab "Ban This" Dragon since it was prominently featured in that video (think slow-motion sequence).

Originally Released: 1988

Artwork by: Sean Cliver

Powell-Peralta? Re-Issue Construction

Powell-Peralta re-issue decks are close reproductions of their 1980?s counterparts, featuring the original Pro graphics and shape, top graphic logo and spoon nose concave. They are manufactured by our partners in Mexico or in our Ventura skateboard factory, which is still directed by a few of the same craftsmen that made them originally.

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

About the Steadham Spade Artwork:

Immediately after his debut pro contest at Pipeline, Steadham placed second at the Eagle Rock ramp contest, then fourth at Nebraska's Midwest Melee. When Stacy and George finally gave him a model in 1985, the Stecyk-drawn Rasta-skull graphic and sidecut shape helped propel Steadham's signature deck toward the top of the company's bestsellers at the time. Near the end of 1985, with a decision he says he now regrets, Steadham quit the Bones Brigade. 

Originally Released: 1985

Artwork by: Craig Stecyk

Features:

? long 4 - 2.5" old school truck hole pattern

? original shape, concave, wheel-wells, and truck hole pattern

Powell-Peralta? Re-Issue Construction

Powell-Peralta re-issue decks are close reproductions of their 1980?s counterparts, featuring the original Pro graphics and shape, top graphic logo and concave. 

? Made in Mexico

Powell Peralta Skateboard Wheels

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

Double-drilled Short 4 Truck hole pattern

Santa Barbara local Frankie Hill was known for his "go for it" attitude, especially when filming videos. He was featured in Public Domain, but Ban This features his breakout part, one minute and 38 seconds of what many today consider proof of Hill's pioneering stunt work at big rails and huge gaps. After Ban This, Hill received bags of fan mail asking when he's going to turn pro.

The timing was good, too, as a spot opened up with Mike Vallely's departure. Hill started riding Vallely's shape, modified with a bigger nose, and on a vacation with Hastings, he poached a bulldog logo from an Amsterdam coffee shop and made it his first pro graphic.

It was illustrated by Sean Cliver in 1990.

Powell-Peralta? Re-Issue Construction

Powell-Peralta re-issue decks are close reproductions of their 1980?s counterparts, featuring the original Pro graphics and shape, top graphic logo and spoon nose concave. They are manufactured by our partners in Mexico or in our Ventura skateboard factory, which is still directed by a few of the same craftsmen that made them originally.

Powell Peralta Beer Koozie

• 4? x 4? All-over print Ripper Koozie
• Soft 1/16? thick neoprene that fits perfectly in your back pocket
• Made in China
• Beverage not included

Powell Peralta Beer Koozie

• 4? x 4? All-over print Ripper Koozie
• Soft 1/16? thick neoprene that fits perfectly in your back pocket
• Made in China
• Beverage not included

Powell Peralta Air Freshener

• 4.675" x 1.675"
• Made with cotton/paper blend and fragrant oils.
• Hang freely
• Avoid contact with surfaces.
• Made in China

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

FLIGHT? Decks are:

Thinner - as thin as your phone
Stronger - more than twice as strong in our tail break tests
Longer lasting - The epoxy infused, fiber reinforced structure of the Flight deck is extremely resistant to breaking, and this structure gives them "everlasting pop" that doesn't fade as your deck slowly wears.
Ollies higher because of greater rebound and snap.
Team testing suggests that Flight decks will last several times longer than a 7-ply, making them a great value as well as a superior performing skateboard.

*Remember, skateboards are meant to be ridden, not run over by a car or truck.

Andy Anderson is one of a kind. One of the most interesting and open minded skaters that you could ever meet. From free style skateboarding to big rails, vert ramps, and bowls, Andy has something for it all. The Andy Anderson Skull graphic was designed by Vernon Courtlandt Johnson in 2019, when became Andy?s first pro Powell-Peralta graphic. 

Released: 2019

Artwork By: Vernon Courtlandt Johnson

FEATURES

? Screen Printed logo t-shirt

? Large back graphic and small left chest graphic

? Screen printed inside label

? 6oz 100% cotton jersey

? Standard adult fit

Powell Peralta T-Shirt

Just as Mike McGill was perfecting the 540 McTwist in the summer of 1984 at Swedish summer camp, V.C.J. was working on a new deck graphic for him. Since the "Skull & Bones" theme was proving to be popular, that was the direction chosen for McGill's new deck. Mike's input was to add the snake and lightning bolts since there is an abundance of both in his home state of Florida. McGill's Skull & Snake is truly a classic skateboard icon. 

Originally Released: 1984

Artwork by: Vernon Courtlandt Johnson

Features:

• Screen Printed logo t-shirt
• Large back graphic and small left chest graphic
• Screen printed inside label
• 6oz 100% cotton jersey
• Standard adult fit

Powell Peralta Skateboard Complete

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

Powell-Peralta graphic griptape printed by Skate One. This might be the best looking graphic griptape on the market.

Features:

• made in USA
• silicon carbide grit 
• 10.5 x 33?

Powell Peralta Skateboard Complete

Powell Peralta Skateboard Complete

Powell Peralta Skateboard Complete

Powell Peralta Skateboard Complete

Powell Peralta Skateboard

Powell Peralta Complete Skateboard

Powell Peralta Skateboard Complete

Powell Peralta Skateboard Complete

Powell Peralta Skateboard Complete

Powell Peralta Skateboard Complete

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

Powell Peralta Skateboard Deck

About the Winged Ripper Artwork:

The Winged Ripper graphic was created by artist V.C. Johnson in 1986. Originally it was used as the 1986 Bones Brigade Summer Tour graphic on T-shirts and stickers. Later the graphic was redesigned and used as the top graphic on decks replacing the Oval Dragon. The "XT" refers to Extra Tough Bonite construction, which was later changed to "7-P" When Bonite construction was discontinued.

Originally Released: 1986

Artwork by: Vernon Courtlandt Johnson

Features:

• Screen Printed logo t-shirt
• Large back graphic and small left chest graphic
• Screen printed inside label
• 5.5oz 100% Soft spun cotton jersey
• Preshrunk
• Standard adult fit

About the Winged Ripper Artwork:

The Winged Ripper graphic was created by artist V.C. Johnson in 1986. Originally it was used as the 1986 Bones Brigade Summer Tour graphic on T-shirts and stickers. Later the graphic was redesigned and used as the top graphic on decks replacing the Oval Dragon. The "XT" refers to Extra Tough Bonite construction, which was later changed to "7-P" When Bonite construction was discontinued.

Originally Released: 1986

Artwork by: Vernon Courtlandt Johnson

Features:

• Screen Printed logo t-shirt
• Large back graphic and small left chest graphic
• Screen printed inside label
• 5.5oz 100% Soft spun cotton jersey
• Preshrunk
• Standard adult fit

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:

• Screen Printed logo t-shirt
• Large back graphic and small left chest graphic
• Screen printed inside label
• 5.5oz 10% Polyester 90% Soft spun cotton jersey
• Standard adult fit

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:

• Screen Printed logo t-shirt
• Large back graphic and small left chest graphic
• Screen printed inside label
• 5.5oz 100% Soft spun cotton jersey
• Standard adult fit

Powell Peralta Skateboard Wheels

About the Wheels:

Powell-Peralta Park Formula is unsurpassed for skateparks and ramps, providing extra grip on smooth surfaces and twice the life of ordinary wheels, no matter where you ride them.

84B = 104a

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

Powell Peralta Skateboard Tail Bone

Based on original classic 8" shape

3- #8 machine screws Instructions *Does not include Rat Nuts.

The drilled holes in the Tailbone are sized as pilot holes, just big enough to allow the screw to go in but small enough to give good grip on the threads.

Powell Peralta Skateboard Wheels

Original shape, in the formula you can trust.

Mini Cubics were introduced in the early 80's. They are a less wide, and therefore lighter version of the Cubic. Mini Cubics originally were available in three colors and two hardnesses, Yellow 90a, Green 93a and purple 93a.

Powell Peralta Skateboard Wheels

Original shape, in the formula you can trust.

Designed by George Powell in 1988, The "G" Bones filled the 64mm slot once held by the Cubic. The artwork on the wheel was done by VCJ. It was one of his last before his departure in 1989. The graphics were pad printed which was new technology for printing wheel graphics.