WELCOME SKATEBOARDS - SLOTH ON PHOENIX (8.0")
The Welcome Sloth on Phoenix is a tribute to the brand’s early roots, featuring a long-retired shape that has been brought back for those who appreciate a unique, directional ride. Built on the Phoenix shape, this deck stands out with its distinct silhouette: a rounded, comfortable tail paired with a long, squared-off nose.
Drenched in a vibrant teal-dipped finish, this deck features the iconic Sloth graphic, a staple of Welcome’s surrealist art history. At 8.0" wide, it offers a familiar width for street skaters but provides a completely different technical experience thanks to its specialized geometry and extended nose.
Technical Specifications & Details
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Brand: Welcome Skateboards
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Graphic: Classic Sloth
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Shape: Phoenix (Retired Shape)
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Width: 8.0"
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Length: 32.0"
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Wheelbase: 14.0"
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Nose: 6.9"
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Tail: 6.5"
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Construction: 7-Ply North American Maple
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Finish: Teal Dipped
Key Features
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Unique Phoenix Shape: A rare find in modern skating, the Phoenix features a long, square nose that provides extra room for nose slides and leveling out ollies, while the rounded tail offers a classic feel for pops and carves.
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Vibrant Teal Dip: The entire deck is encased in a premium teal dip, providing a solid, opaque color that looks incredible and ensures the graphic pops with high-contrast clarity.
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Technical 8.0" Profile: This board brings "shaped" performance to the 8.0" category, making it an excellent choice for skaters who want a unique look without moving to a wider, heavier deck.
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Snappy 14.0" Wheelbase: A tighter wheelbase makes this board extremely responsive, allowing for quick pivots and technical maneuvers in tight spaces.
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Premium North American Maple: Like all Welcome decks, this is pressed using the highest-grade maple, ensuring a stiff, long-lasting pop and resistance to delamination.
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Extended Nose (6.9"): The elongated nose provides increased leverage for technical flip tricks and "north" style tricks, setting it apart from standard symmetrical popsicle decks.
Product Summary
The Welcome Sloth 8.0" Phoenix Deck is a "shape-shifter" designed for the creative skater. It takes the familiar 8.0" width and reimagines it with a squared-off nose and rounded tail that encourages a different approach to obstacles. Between the iconic Sloth art and the rare Phoenix geometry, this teal-dipped deck is as much a collector's piece as it is a high-performance street machine.
Keywords: Welcome Skateboards, Sloth Graphic, Phoenix Shape, 8.0 Skateboard Deck, Teal Dipped Deck, Shaped Skateboard, Welcome Columbus.