BLACK LABEL SKATEBOARDS - ELIJAH AKERLEY "PINK ELEPHANTS" PRO DECK (8.5")
Inject raw, uncompromised street energy and iconic visual heritage into your setup with the Black Label Skateboards Elijah Akerley "Pink Elephants" Pro Deck. Driven by Elijah Akerley's aggressive, fast-paced, and all-terrain skate style, this pro model features original artwork created by legendary Black Label founder John Lucero.
Showcasing a stack of expressive, disoriented pink elephants set against a clean backdrop, this deck captures the rebellious, humor-infused DIY ethos that has defined Black Label since 1988. Engineered on a Standard Cut Shapeusing top-tier hardwood maple, this board delivers a versatile 8.5" footprint required to shred everything from crusty street spots and ditches to concrete bowls and backyard pools.
Technical Specifications & Geometry Coordinates
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Brand: Black Label Skateboards
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Pro Model: Elijah Akerley
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Artwork By: John Lucero
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Graphic Series: Pink Elephants Pro Graphic
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Deck Width: 8.5"
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Deck Length: 32.38"
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Wheelbase: 14.5"
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Shape Profile: Standard Cut Shape
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Construction: 7-Ply Hardwood Maple Laminate
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Top Veneer: Assorted color-stained wood plies (chosen at random)
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Terrain Application: Street, Concrete Skateparks, Pools, Ditches, and Transition
Legendary John Lucero Art & Classic 7-Ply Construction
Built for heavy thrashing and consistent snap, every layer of Elijah Akerley's signature deck is crafted to withstand real-world abuse:
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Original John Lucero Illustration: Featuring unmistakable custom artwork hand-drawn by skate pioneer John Lucero. The quirky, cartoon-inspired graphic brings a bold pop of color and personality to a serious high-performance board.
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7-Ply Hardwood Maple Laminate: Pressed with traditional 7-ply North American hardwood maple veneers bonded with high-grade resin. This time-tested construction ensures long-lasting pop, torsional rigidity, and superior structural durability against heavy landings.
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Standard Cut Shape & 8.5" Dimensions: Cut with Black Label's proven standard shape profile. The functional nose and tail steepness offer reliable lever distance for popping high over obstacles, while the balanced 8.5" width and 14.5" wheelbase provide stable foot placement for transition and technical street lines.
Product Summary
The Black Label Elijah Akerley Pink Elephants 8.5" Deck is the premier choice for skaters who demand authentic, core skate heritage paired with uncompromising durability. By matching Elijah's pro-calibrated 8.5" x 32.38" dimensions with John Lucero's classic artwork and high-rebound 7-ply hardwood maple wood, Black Label delivers an exceptionally responsive skateboard deck built to lock into slides, carry speed through transition, and withstand the punishment of raw street skating.
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