Powell Peralta Geegah Ripper Red Foil Skateboard Deck

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 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.   SKU    DCGMPSGGR15 UPC    840398210588 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"