Powell Peralta Deck Pro Flight Chris Hiett Skull (8.5)
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The Powell Peralta Deck Pro Flight Chris Hiett Skull (8.5) is a high-performance pro model that matches Christopher Hiett’s one-of-a-kind approach to skateboarding. Hiett is known for mixing late-’80s and early-’90s shaped-board influence with modern street, park, and transition skating, and this deck captures that same personality in both the graphic and construction. It is expressive, technical, loud, and built for skaters who want something with more character than a standard-looking setup.
The bottom graphic sits on a bright purple Flight deck base and features a detailed skeleton jack-in-the-box bursting out of a toy box. The skeleton has wild green hair, red eye accents, a ruffled green collar, bony hands, and a mischievous skull face that gives the whole board a twisted circus feel. The box is packed with blue, green, brown, and red details, including a bold heart on the front panel. A small Flight logo appears near the nose, Christopher Hiett’s signature is printed near the lower graphic, and Powell Peralta branding sits toward the tail. The artwork was illustrated by legendary Powell artist Vernon Courtlandt Johnson (VCJ), continuing the brand’s long history of unforgettable skate graphics.
This 8.5 version is actually listed at 8.55" wide, giving it a little extra platform underfoot while still staying in that versatile street-and-park range. The full dimensions are 8.55" wide x 31.2" long, with a 14.0" wheelbase, 6.5" nose, and 6.5" tail. It uses Shape 317, a custom scaled shape, with K26 deep concave for a locked-in, high-performance feel. The short 4 truck hole pattern uses 2.125" spacing, keeping the setup clean and responsive.
What separates this deck from a standard maple board is Powell Peralta’s FLIGHT® construction. Flight decks are built with thin plies of hard rock maple reinforced with high-strength fiberglass and epoxy resin. The result is a board that is thinner, lighter, stronger, and longer-lasting than a traditional 7-ply deck. It is designed for lasting pop, strong rebound, and extra impact resistance, making it a solid choice for skaters who want a deck that keeps its snap after heavy sessions.
The shape and size make this board a great option for skaters who want stability without giving up response. At 8.55", it gives you more room for transition, banks, park lines, and bigger landings, but the 31.2" length and 14.0" wheelbase keep it quick enough for street tricks, flip tricks, and technical movement. For skaters hitting spots around Monrovia, Arcadia, Pasadena, Claremont, Covina, South Pasadena, or anywhere across the SGV, this deck has the mix of control, pop, and durability to handle real sessions.
Christopher Hiett’s style is anything but generic, and this board reflects that. From his shaped-board influence and creative grip-tape expression to his unique trick selection and visual identity, Hiett brings a different energy to modern skateboarding. The Powell Peralta Deck Pro Flight Chris Hiett Skull (8.5) feels like a true pro model because it connects the rider, the artwork, the shape, and the technology into one complete deck.
Product details: 8.55" width, 31.2" length, 14.0" wheelbase, 6.5" nose, 6.5" tail, Shape 317, K26 deep concave, Short 4 truck hole pattern, Powell Peralta FLIGHT® construction, manufactured at Skate One in Ventura, California.
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.