PRODUCT DETAILS
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.
Features:
- Width: 9.89"
- Length: 31.32"
- Wheelbase: 15.38"
- Nose: 5.05"
- Tail: 6.7"
- Shape: 144
- Concave: K15
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Frequently Asked Questions
Modern decks feel too narrow for bowl skating is this one wide enough?
Yes. At a massive 9.89 inches wide, this deck gives you maximum foot space and unmatched stability for carving deep transitions, dropping into pools, and pumping vertical walls.
Does this board have a true 80s shape or just a retro graphic?
It's a genuine old-school shape, with a tapered nose and wider kicked tail for authentic pool geometry not just a reissued graphic on a modern deck.
Is the graphic an authentic reissue?
Yes. The deck reissues the iconic Powell Peralta Ripper graphic, one of skateboarding's most legendary artworks, faithfully preserved for nostalgic shredders and collectors.