Stix SGV Deck Todd Francis Pigeons "S" Shape (White/Black)
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The Stix SGV Deck Todd Francis Pigeons S Shape (White/Black) is a special shop deck created for Skate Shop Appreciation Day during the Covid era, featuring original artwork by legendary skate artist Todd Francis. Known for shaping the visual language of modern skateboarding through his work with Antihero, Real, Stereo, Element, Vans, Nike, HUF, Stance, and more, Francis brings his signature mix of dark humor, sharp linework, and raw skate energy to a deck that feels deeply connected to independent shop culture.
The graphic is clean, stripped down, and unmistakably Todd Francis. Set against a crisp white bottom graphic, the black illustration shows a battered trash can crashing through the center of the board, with trash, cans, debris, and scrappy pigeons flying around it. The large vertical STIX lettering sits behind the chaos, while San Gabriel Valley is worked into the artwork beneath it, grounding the deck directly in the local scene. The whole piece has that gritty, street-level humor Francis is known for—part alleyway, part survival joke, part love letter to the kind of skate shops and skaters that keep going no matter what.
This deck also carries extra meaning because it came out of the Covid-era Skate Shop Appreciation Day moment, when core shops had to fight harder than ever to stay connected to their communities. For STIX SGV, having Todd Francis create a graphic during that time was not just about releasing another deck—it was about marking a strange, difficult chapter in skateboarding and turning it into something lasting. The trash can and pigeons feel perfect for that era: beat up, messy, resilient, and still moving forward.
The S Shape is a major part of what makes this board skate so well. It is a proven street shape with a round nose, tapered tail, and shorter wheelbase, giving the board a quick, responsive feel under your feet. The round nose provides plenty of control for flip tricks and catch, while the tapered tail helps the board snap fast and feel precise on pop. The shorter wheelbase makes it easier to turn, adjust, and react quickly, especially for technical street skating, ledges, flatground, manuals, and tight spots. It is a shape built for skaters who want a familiar feel but still appreciate a little extra control and response.
The Stix SGV Deck Todd Francis Pigeons S Shape (White/Black) fits right into the kind of skating that happens across the San Gabriel Valley—curbs in Monrovia, schoolyard spots in Arcadia, ledges around Pasadena, alley missions in Alhambra, quick sessions in Covina, and park days near Claremont or South Pasadena. It is a deck that represents the shop, the valley, and the type of underground skate culture that keeps moving even when things get rough.
Behind the artwork, Todd Francis brings decades of skate history to the board. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he became one of the most important artists in skateboarding through his early work at Deluxe Distribution, his long creative relationship with Antihero Skateboards, and his iconic animal-driven graphics, especially his dirty city birds and bleakly funny commentary on human behavior. That background makes this deck feel especially appropriate for STIX SGV: a local shop deck with true skate art credibility, not a generic logo board.
Available on the trusted S Shape, this deck is ideal for skaters who want a real street board with character, history, and a direct connection to the SGV skate scene. It is collectible enough to hang, but it was made to be skated—just like any proper shop deck should be.
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.