Hook-Ups Deck Mariko (8.25)
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Hook-Ups Deck Mariko (8.25) keeps the classic Hook-Ups formula front and center: bold anime-style artwork, bright color, and that unmistakable late-’90s/early-2000s skate-shop wall energy. The deck features a teal stained wood background with visible grain running through the length of the board, giving the graphic a clean contrast against the warm natural ply edges. At the top, the red-and-white Hook-Ups logo sits over the phrase “The Original Brand,” with small Japanese-style text worked into the layout for that signature import-anime influence the brand is known for.
The main artwork shows Mariko in a glossy illustrated pin-up style, with long dark hair, green eyes, red gloves, and a white outfit accented by small red and yellow details. The composition fills the board vertically, making the graphic feel bold without overcrowding the shape. From the clean teal background to the sharp black outlines and bright highlights, this is the kind of deck that stands out whether it is being set up to skate or added to a collection.
At 8.25" x 32", this deck hits a dependable modern size for street, park, ledges, flatground, and everyday riding. The 8.25 width gives a balanced feel underfoot—wide enough for control and landing stability, but still quick enough for flip tricks and technical skating around spots throughout the San Gabriel Valley, from Pasadena and Arcadia to Pomona, Alhambra, Azusa, and Covina.
Hook-Ups was founded by professional skateboarder and artist Jeremy Klein, whose anime-driven graphics helped make the brand one of skateboarding’s most recognizable cult names. The Mariko graphic fits right into that legacy, carrying the same mix of skateboarding, illustration, humor, and underground collector appeal that made Hook-Ups a staple in core shops like ours.
Dimensions: 8.25" x 32"
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.