Hockey Deck Ben Kadow Sounds Of Spring (8.25)
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Hockey Deck Ben Kadow Sounds Of Spring (8.25) blends raw East Coast energy with Hockey’s unmistakable off-kilter aesthetic, built on a versatile 8.25" x 32.24" platform with a 14.12" wheelbase and Shape 2 profile—giving you that slightly steeper concave and responsive feel that locks in for quick flick and control while still holding steady on bigger terrain.
The top veneer comes through in a rich, saturated blue stain, with natural wood grain patterns bleeding through in organic streaks—every deck slightly unique, with that subtle HOCKEY logo hit centered clean and minimal. Flip it over and the graphic shifts into something more chaotic and cinematic: a dark, moody black background with soft white fade bars near the nose and tail, framing a central image that feels like a frozen moment mid-destruction. Flames engulf a guitar, the fire curling and stretching outward in vivid orange and yellow tones, while a small HOCKEY mark sits embedded in the scene—low-key but deliberate. It’s one of those graphics that doesn’t scream at you but sticks in your head the longer you look at it.
This board reflects Ben Kadow’s whole approach to skating—unfiltered, unpredictable, and heavy. Coming out of Brewster, New York, Kadow wasn’t shaped by perfect parks or clean plazas. He built his style grinding through rough terrain, long train rides into NYC, and sessions at spots like Tompkins and the Banks. Before skating took over, he was deep into snowboarding, and that carryover shows in the way he charges lines—fast, loose, and fully committed. His rise through the William Strobeck era of Supreme videos like Cherry and Blessed cemented him as one of the most raw figures in modern skateboarding, eventually turning pro for Hockey in 2017 in a way that felt just as unpredictable as his skating.
Hockey itself, driven by Jason Dill and Anthony Van Engelen, continues to push that same anti-polished, real-world perspective—graphics that feel more like found footage than clean design, boards that reflect skating as it actually is, not how it’s marketed. This deck fits right into that DNA.
Whether you’re hitting ledges in Alhambra, pushing through side streets in El Monte, or skating parking lots after hours around the SGV, this shape and feel holds up—quick on the snap, stable under pressure, and built to take a beating.
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.