Details
Specifications
| SKU | DCGMPSGGRM |
|---|---|
| UPC | 842357163614 |
| Brand | Powell Peralta |
| Deck Shape | 179 |
| Deck Concave | SP3 |
| Deck Wheelbase | 15.125" |
| Deck Length | 30" |
| Deck Width | 9.75" |
| Deck Nose | 3.75" |
| Deck Tail | 6.875" |
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.
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:
• long 4 - 2.5" old school truck hole pattern
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.
Reviews
Customer Reviews
- Geegah Review by Robert
Looks even better in person. Fast free shipping too (Posted on 10/11/2021)Rating - Great as always Review by Brian Nichols
Love this new color. GeeGah Ripper all day long. (Posted on 10/1/2021)Rating - Gotta See It To Believe It Review by Jason
Killer all-around deck. Gorgeous color scheme. Functional concave. Classic shape. The board looks better in person than it does in the photos with this ad that I had been staring at for months. This Ripper deck was well worth my wait! Thanks yet again, Powell Peralta! (Posted on 9/24/2021)Rating - Gotta See It To Believe It Review by Jason Purcell
Killer all-around deck. Gorgeous color scheme. Functional concave. Classic shape. The board looks better in person than it does in the photos with this ad that I had been staring at for months. This Ripper deck was well worth my wait! Thanks once again, Powell Peralta! My ride of choice for 35+ years. (Posted on 9/24/2021)Rating - Sick Review by Andrew
Maroon and gold is great colorway. just got to find some gold trucks (Posted on 9/14/2021)Rating - One Rad deck!!!!!! Review by Richard
I’m 49 yeas old and remember the GeeGah. I gotta have this deck. So cool. (Posted on 9/8/2021)Rating - GeeGah Ripper Maroon Skateboard Deck Review by Paul
I love the shade of this one but even cooler is the color way i haven't see anything like this in the past. Definitely not one of the normal color ways used. (Posted on 8/19/2021)Rating - 1st Powell Peralta board in 42 years Review by David
Can't wait to build this with Red Goldwing 161mm trucks and Bones 56mm 80a Red Rough RidersRating
Wanted the Ripper Flight Deck but they flew off the shelf too fast.
Gotta pull the trigger when buy these limited run decks. (Posted on 7/12/2021)- Senior Estimator Review by Jeremy
Iconic graphic gets even better with this color combination (Posted on 6/16/2021)Rating - Maroon Ripper Review by John
This board looks sick!! Can't wait to purchase. Rad colorway. (Posted on 6/9/2021)Rating
