Skateboard deck with a skull design on a blue and black striped background
Powell Peralta GeeGah Ripper Reissue Skateboard Deck Blue Foil - 9.75 x 30
Skateboard deck with a skull design on a blue and black striped background

Powell Peralta GeeGah Ripper Reissue Skateboard Deck Blue Foil - 9.75 x 30

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$93.75

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Size Chart

Apparel Size Chart

Size
Numeric
Waist
Chest
Hip
XXS
0-00
24-25
32
35
XS
2
26
33
36
S
4-6
27-28
34-35
37-38
M
8-10
29-30
36-37
39-40
L
12
31
38-39
41-42
XL
14
32
40-41
43-44

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GeeGah Ripper Reissue

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🌟 Powell-Peralta History: Innovation and Iconography

The Ripper Graphic: A Skateboard Icon

"The Ripper," arguably the most iconic skateboard graphic of all time, was illustrated in 1983 by the legendary Powell-Peralta artist Vernon Courtlandt Johnson (V.C. Johnson)

  • Original Use: The artwork first appeared as a "Bones Sold Here" dealer window sticker.

  • Evolution: Its popularity quickly led to its use on t-shirts and eventually, skateboard decks.

  • Legacy: The Ripper graphic has stood the test of time, remaining a staple of the Powell-Peralta line for over 30 years.

The Jump Ramp Crisis and Deck Innovation (1986-1988)

By 1986, jump ramps were immensely popular—easy to build, portable, and fun. However, the constant jumping led to high rates of broken decks. Powell-Peralta faced soaring deck returns and was compelled to seek ways to make their boards stronger and more resistant to "jump breaks.

They introduced two key engineering solutions:

  1. Bonite Construction: A material solution developed to increase overall deck durability.

  2. The "Gee-Gaw" Shape: A deck design featuring reinforcing bumps strategically placed to strengthen high-stress break zones. This shape was notably used for the Skull & Sword graphic and was originally produced between 1987 and 1988. (The shape's name is attributed to Chris Iverson.)

Product Details (Limited Edition)

 

Feature Detail
Originally Released 1983
Artwork By Vernon Courtlandt Johnson (V.C. Johnson)
Edition Limited Edition
Production Made with our partner in Mexico.
Materials U.S. hard rock maple and glue that meets our specifications.
Warranty Warranted against delamination for their useful life.
Design Origin Shape and graphics created in Santa Barbara, CA.

 

Specifications

More Information
SKU DCGMPSGGR14
UPC 840398204747
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"

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