Enjoi Deck Darkside Panda Black (8.25)
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The Enjoi Deck Darkside Panda Black (8.25) brings together Enjoi's unmistakable panda character, a classic rock-inspired graphic, and a durable construction built for serious skateboarding. Featuring a glossy black background, bold rainbow striping, and the familiar Enjoi panda, this deck captures the brand's playful personality while delivering the strength and responsiveness needed for everyday street skating. Its 8.25-inch width provides a versatile platform for technical tricks, ledges, stairs, and transition.
The bottom graphic takes inspiration from the visual style of Pink Floyd's legendary The Dark Side of the Moon album, reimagined with Enjoi's distinctive sense of humor. A diagonal rainbow stretches from near the upper-right edge toward the center of the deck, featuring vibrant bands of red, orange, yellow, green, and blue against the deep black finish. Running vertically along the opposite side is the phrase "the dark side of enjoi," printed primarily in crisp white lettering, with the letters of "enjoi" appearing in rainbow colors. Below the rainbow sits Enjoi's signature black-and-white panda, illustrated with loose white outlines, rounded ears, dark eyes, and an oversized body. The panda's raised arms and playful pose give the design its unmistakable personality. Visible natural wood edges and precisely drilled truck mounting holes complete the traditional popsicle silhouette.
Beyond its graphic, the Darkside Panda features Epoxy 7 construction, using seven plies of 100% North American maple bonded together with epoxy resin glue. Each deck is individually pressed to maintain consistent shape, strength, and pop. This construction provides a strong, responsive feel while helping the board maintain its performance through repeated impact and everyday use. The combination of mellow concave and steep nose and tail kicks gives riders a comfortable standing platform with the leverage needed for ollies, flip tricks, and controlled board rotations.
Measuring 8.25 inches wide, 32.0 inches long, with a 14.25-inch wheelbase, this deck offers a balanced setup for skaters who want stability without giving up technical control. The mellow concave makes foot positioning comfortable and predictable, while the steeper kicks provide a responsive feel when popping tricks. Whether you're skating rough street spots around Pasadena and Arcadia, working on new tricks in Monrovia, or heading to a session near Glendora or Alhambra, the 8.25-inch shape is a dependable all-around choice.
Enjoi Skateboards was founded in 2000 by professional skateboarders Marc Johnson and Rodney Mullen, establishing a brand that mixed high-level technical skateboarding with irreverent humor and unconventional artwork. The panda quickly became Enjoi's most recognizable symbol, representing a lighter, less serious side of skateboarding without compromising the talent behind the team. Over the years, Enjoi has been associated with influential riders including Jerry Hsu, Louie Barletta, Cairo Foster, and Caswell Berry, helping establish its reputation through memorable video parts, creative graphics, and a distinct identity within skateboarding.
The Darkside Panda Black carries that history forward with a graphic that feels equally at home being skated or displayed. Its North American maple construction, epoxy-bonded plies, mellow concave, and steep kicks make it a practical deck for everyday sessions, while the rainbow-and-panda artwork gives it the visual character that Enjoi has been known for since the beginning.
Stix SGV has proudly served the San Gabriel Valley skateboarding community since the late ‘90s. With three locations across Los Angeles County, we’ve been deeply rooted in the local scene. Our Monrovia shop has been a staple since 1997, followed by our Claremont location in 2014, and our South Pasadena shop opening its doors in 2022. Our mission has always been simple: to uphold skateboarding culture and stay true to our community.