Foundation Deck Austin Heilman Wrestlers (8.25)
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Foundation Deck Austin Heilman Wrestlers (8.25) blends classic cartoon chaos with the fast, technical energy that defines both Austin Heilman’s skating and Foundation’s long-running identity. The graphic features a stylized masked wrestler mid-suplex, completely inverted and crashing downward with exaggerated motion lines, exploding stars, and bold comic-book-style impact graphics surrounding the scene. The art style feels playful and chaotic at the same time, using thick black outlines, muted greys, oranges, yellows, blues, and greens that almost resemble hand-drawn vintage lucha libre illustrations or old wrestling merch graphics from the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. “Austin Heilman” runs vertically alongside the wrestler in a blocky outlined font that keeps the whole graphic feeling raw and skate-driven rather than overly polished.
The overall shape and sizing make the Foundation Deck Austin Heilman Wrestlers (8.25) a super balanced setup for all-around street skating. At 8.25” x 31.63” with a responsive 14.00” wheelbase, the board keeps quick flick and easy control without sacrificing stability. The slightly fuller platform gives enough confidence for bigger gaps, rails, and transition while still feeling nimble on technical flip tricks. The proportions feel especially right for the kind of fast crusty street skating common around Southern California — from rough alley banks near El Monte to ledges around Pasadena or long sessions weaving through schoolyard spots across the SGV.
Foundation Skateboards was founded by Tod Swank under Tum Yeto and has remained one of skateboarding’s most respected core brands for decades, known for its mix of raw street skating, heavy video parts, and graphics that stay weird, aggressive, and fun without chasing trends. Austin Heilman fits naturally into that legacy. Raised in Westminster, California, Heilman built his reputation through technical consistency and powerful street skating, eventually breaking through the amateur contest scene with major performances at Tampa Am and Damn Am before officially turning pro for Foundation in 2026. Outside skating, his surfing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background also show up in the way he approaches terrain — controlled, explosive, and fast.
The deck features a traditional popsicle shape with a 7.00” nose and 6.88” tail, keeping the geometry familiar and dependable whether you’re skating ledges, stairs, transition, or rough DIY terrain. Like most Foundation decks, it ships with assorted color top veneers chosen at random, making every setup slightly unique while keeping the clean graphic intact underneath.
Specs include:
- Austin Heilman Pro Model
- Wrestlers Graphic
- 8.25” x 31.63”
- 14.00” Wheelbase
- 7.00” Nose
- 6.88” Tail
- Standard Popsicle Shape
- Assorted Color Top Veneers
- Style: BRDFSAH01
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.