DEATHWISH SKATEBOARDS - ERIK ELLINGTON "POOL REAPER" PRO DECK (8.25")
Lean into Deathwish’s signature dark, raw aesthetic with the Deathwish Skateboards Erik Ellington "Pool Reaper" Pro Deck. Staying true to the brand's legacy of gritty, illustrative horror graphics and high-impact street thrashing, this pro-model plank honors legend Erik Ellington with a custom "Pool Reaper" graphic layout set cleanly against a stained wood backdrop. Clocking in at a highly versatile 8.25" width, this board hits the definitive middle ground between technical flip quickness and robust landing stability.
Whether you're hitting backyard pools, flowing through concrete parks, or punishing local street spots, this premium maple slab is built to handle heavy, daily abuse.
Technical Specifications & Geometry Coordinates
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Brand: Deathwish Skateboards
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Pro Model: Erik Ellington
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Graphic Pattern: Pool Reaper Illustrated Layout
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Deck Width: 8.25"
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Deck Length: 31.5"
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Wheelbase: 14.25"
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Shape Profile: Traditional Popsicle Shape
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Material Composition: 7-Ply Premium North American Maple
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Top Veneer: Assorted color stained wood plies (chosen at random)
High-Impact Pop & Responsive Street Geometry
Every structural dimension of Ellington's 8.25" pro plank is calculated by the Baker Boys distribution camp to yield long-lasting stiffness and crisp leverage:
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The Sweet-Spot 8.25" Profile: Measuring 8.25" wide by 31.5" long, this setup hits the absolute sweet spot for modern street skaters and all-around park riders. It provides plenty of foot room for catching flip tricks down stair sets without the extra rotational weight of wider frames.
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Responsive 14.25" Wheelbase Lever: Spaced with a tight, responsive 14.25" wheelbase, this deck reacts instantly to foot pressure. This tighter spacing generates a snappy lever point off the tail, allowing you to pop into technical ledge combinations and high-precision slides with minimal effort.
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Premium North American Maple Architecture: Composed of seven thin, hyper-compressed plies of high-grade North American Hard Rock maple compressed with premium epoxy. This tight laminate construction yields a rigid, long-lasting snap that resists premature softening.
Product Summary
The Deathwish Erik Ellington Pool Reaper 8.25" Deck is the premier choice for technical street specialists, pool riders, and core enthusiasts who demand top-tier durability on a classic shape. By matching Erik Ellington's pro-calibrated shape dimensions with a stiff 7-ply premium maple construction and a quick 14.25" wheelbase, Deathwish Skateboards delivers a highly responsive, uncompromised performance tool built to snap crisply, slide predictably, and elevate trick consistency across any terrain.
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