Powell Peralta Skateboards

Powell Peralta Skateboards History

Powell Skateboards has been at the forefront as the industry leader since skateboarding was introduced to the public. The masterminds behind the 1976 start up were George Powell and Stacy Peralta. The company is widely known as founders of the legendary Bones Brigade.

Powell Skateboards introduced some of the first skate videos. The company was a gateway sponsor for many of the top professional skaters that everyone grew up following. They even sponsored pros that still continue to pursue their successful professional skateboarding careers.

Powell Skateboards is based in Santa Barbara, California and still continues to operate with full force, turning out a wide variety of high quality products for the new and traditional skateboarders. They are a major factor in the strong global presence of skateboarding.

Powell Peralta Skateboards Construction Technology

Powell Skateboards are made with hard American maple. The decks are fabricated with the unique AirLam™ press giving it an overall lightweight and durable deck construction. They incorporate a variety of deck concave.

• Classic Spoon Nose skateboard deck has a similar design to the construction of the Original Powell Peralta Spoon Nose
• K15 Concave skateboard deck is a step up from the K10 concave. This deck features a double kick nose with a deep, smoother concave. It has a longer wheelbase for a more controlled and secure feel.
• K10 Concave skateboard deck incorporates the classic Powell Peralta graphic while providing functionally larger shapes.
• Ki11 skateboard deck has a deep concave but is flat in the nose and tail.
• K12s skateboard deck has a deep concave but has a smaller wheelbase for smaller skateboarders.
• FK1 skateboard deck is a flat deck with some rocker and tail kick.

Powell Peralta Skateboards Team Riders

Powell Peralta is known for having one of the best skateboard teams, Bones Brigade. The team included many elite skaters, but some of the more notable team riders included Tony Hawk, Mike McGill, Ray Barbee, Steve Caballero, Lance Mountain, Frankie Hill, Rodney Mullen, Ray Underhill, Ray Rodriguez, and Kevin Harris.