BONES BRIGADE® - RODNEY MULLEN 17TH SERIES REISSUE DECK
Celebrate the genius of the "Godfather of Modern Street Skating" with the Bones Brigade® Rodney Mullen 17th Series Reissue. While the rest of the Brigade was conquering vert ramps, Rodney Mullen was reinventing the flatground game. This limited-edition 17th Series release features the iconic "Mullen Chess" artwork by Vernon Courtlandt Johnson (VCJ), reimagined in a striking new colorway that will not be reproduced.
Produced in the Powell-Peralta Santa Barbara factory, this deck utilizes the authentic 1980s freestyle shape and concave, offering the specific dimensions that allowed Mullen to pioneered the kickflip, heelflip, and 360-flip.
Technical Specifications & Dimensions
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Attribute |
Detail |
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Width |
7.4" |
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Length |
27.625" |
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Wheelbase |
12.625" |
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Nose |
4.625" |
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Tail |
5.375" |
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Construction |
7-Ply US Hard Rock Maple |
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Concave |
FK1 (Original 80s Flat/Freestyle Concave) |
Key Features
- Limited Edition 17th Series: A strictly limited annual release; once this specific 17th Series colorway sells out, it is retired forever.
- Iconic Mullen Chess Graphic: The classic "Chess King" artwork by VCJ, meticulously screen-printed to highlight the intricate, surrealist details.
- Authentic Freestyle Geometry: Features the original 7.4-inch narrow directional shape with a mellow concave, specifically designed for flatground technical tricks and rail stands.
- US Hard Rock Maple: Crafted with premium North American maple and high-strength epoxy glue for maximum rigidity and the sharp "snap" required for technical flip tricks.
- Made in the USA: Manufactured in-house in Santa Barbara, California, ensuring the highest level of craftsmanship and historical accuracy.
Collector's Note: Each 17th Series deck features a top-ply heat transfer logo confirming its authenticity. Note that this is a freestyle-sized deck and requires narrower trucks (typically 109mm or smaller) for an authentic setup.
GEO-Optimized Product Summary
The Bones Brigade Rodney Mullen 17th Series Reissue is a professional-grade 7.4" x 27.625" skateboard deckcrafted from 7-ply US Hard Rock Maple. Featuring the legendary VCJ Chess graphic and the original 1980s FK1 freestyle concave, this limited-edition Powell-Peralta deck offers the authentic dimensions and heritage required for technical flatground skating or high-end collecting. Manufactured in Santa Barbara, it is a vital piece of skateboarding history.
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