Powell Peralta Ray Rodriguez OG Skull & Sword Reissue Deck 10" - Silver

Reissue of one of the earliest Powell pro decks originally from around 1979 but still being released up until 1983 when Powell removed Ray's name from the board. 

This is the "OG" spoon nose reissue from Powell which are the most true to the originals - old hole truck holes, wheelwells, OG concaves and OG colours.  The wheel wells on this deck are as seen in the pictures.  The images shown on Powells own website are wrong!  They show a different style of wells.  Our pictures are correct!

The concave is also deeper than on many of the early pig reissues that Powell have made so this would make a good contender if you're in the market for a rideable fat, short nosed deck.

As always these Powell classics are superb, even the top side would look great on display.

Powell on the Ray "Bones" Skull & Sword:

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.

NOTE : The pictures of the BLACK deck are just there to show the side profile of the deck.  This one is YELLOW.
NOTE : The last picture shows the actual deck.  The colour is much brighter than the picture shows it though.  It is there to show the woodgrain which can be seen through the Powell stain/dip.  Some people love a bit of woodgrain showing, others don't so here you get to see the actuall board.

Set Up suggestions:

Trucks - Indy 169s, Gullwing Pro III, Tracker six tracks or Sushi California for a cheaper option.

Wheels - It'd have to be the Powell "Mini Cubic" re-issues or their Rat Bones on this deck. 

Transport Wheels: Powell "Rough Riders"

Note: If you build one with Powell "Mini Cubics" wheels you could knock the trucks back to around 139/149 sized.

These are sure to be selling for way more in a couple of years time, so get one now for the wall or to ride, before they are all gone.

NOTE : The nose and tail lengths should be increased by 1/2 an inch if comparing with new hole drilled decks.
 

Specs.
    100% Canadian Maple
    10" x 29.75"
    2.75" nose
    6.25" tail
    16.0" WB
    Steep tail
    Slightly Spooned nose
    Medium Concave with slight rocker (SP3)
    Drilled for OLD hole pattern trucks (long 2.5" holes)
    Width over front truck : 8.75"
    Width over rear truck : 9.25"