DEATHWISH SKATEBOARDS - "CRIME" LOGO DECK (8.475")
Bring a dark, aggressive street presence and high-impact structural performance to your setup with the Deathwish Skateboards Crime Deck. True to the brand's raw, alternative identity, the "Crime" series flips the script on classic corporate typography by warping it into a dark, illustrative statement that commands attention on the shop wall. Featuring an unmistakable visual layout that pops hard against gray concrete plazas, this deck is custom-built for skaters who ride with absolute velocity and demand a board that looks as heavy as the tricks they drop.
Cut to a highly specialized, extra-stable 8.475" width and armed with Deathwish's legendary DW Deep Concave, this deck serves as the ultimate weapon for technical street hammers, rugged ledge sessions, and high-impact handrail drops.
Technical Specifications & Details
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Brand: Deathwish Skateboards (Bakerboys Distribution)
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Graphic Variant: Crime Logo Edition
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Material Composition: 100% Hard Rock Canadian Maple (7-Ply)
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Concave Profile: DW Deep Concave
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Shape Profile: Classic Deathwish Full-Shape (Full Nose & Tail Kicks)
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Pressing Style: Single Deck Press (Individually Pressed)
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Deck Width: 8.475"
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Deck Length: 31.875"
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Wheelbase: 14.25"
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Griptape: Sold Separately
DW Deep Concave Architecture & Full-Shape Dynamics
Every geometric parameter of this 8.475" frame is engineered to increase foot containment, maximize pop leverage, and optimize control during technical street execution:
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Aggressive DW Deep Concave: Engineered with deep, pronounced side-to-side concave curves and steep, abrupt pocket walls. This design completely cradles your feet, locking them securely into the sweet spots for maximum leverage when whipping heavy flip tricks, catching high-impact gaps, or charging full speed toward street handrails.
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100% Hard Rock Canadian Maple: Pressed using only the highest-grade, tight-grained Canadian maple veneers. This premium construction gives the deck its signature rigid structural strength, providing an explosive, snappy pop that resists flexing and refuses to go soggy after heavy abuse.
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The Specialized 8.475" Performance Platform: Sitting right in the sweet spot between 8.38" and 8.5", this highly specific width delivers the robust landing surface and grinding balance of a larger board without sacrificing the rapid rotation and flick response needed for advanced technical flip variations.
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True-Centric Single Pressing: Formed one by one using elite individual molds rather than massive stacks. This guarantees that every single board comes off the line with an identical, uncompromised shape and consistent concave depth across the entire production run.
Product Summary
The Deathwish Crime 8.475" Deck is the premier choice for technical street purists, handrail hammer-droppers, and loyal Deathwish fans who demand maximum foot security and elite woodwork. By anchoring a premium 100% Canadian maple core with a stable 8.475" x 31.875" deep concave geometry, Deathwish delivers an uncompromised board built to slide smoothly and pop heavily. It is a vital upgrade for anyone looking to optimize their pocket lock-in and back authentic independent skate heritage.
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