Zero Deck Adam Arunski Reptiles (8.5)

Zero Deck Adam Arunski Reptiles (8.5) blends understated artwork with heavy skate grit, giving Adam Arunski’s pro model a look that feels more like a vintage natural history print than a loud modern graphic. The bottom graphic features a beautifully illustrated coiled snake resting against a soft cream background, detailed with layered reptile patterns, muted reds, earthy browns, faded blacks, and subtle floral-style markings woven through the scales. Floating above the snake is a delicately rendered moth, adding an eerie calmness that contrasts perfectly with Zero’s traditionally aggressive identity. The placement of the artwork leaves a ton of negative space, giving the deck a clean gallery-style presentation while still feeling dark and rugged underneath. The top veneer on this one comes in an assorted stained finish — this version showing a rich mossy green woodgrain with minimal “Adam Arunski Zero” typography stamped cleanly through the center. Since veneers are assorted, each board carries its own slightly different character.

Founded by legendary skateboarder Jamie Thomas, Zero Skateboards has remained one of skateboarding’s most respected core brands since the late ‘90s, known for raw video parts, heavy street skating, and graphics that lean dark without trying too hard. Adam Arunski perfectly fits that DNA. Long respected as one of the hardest working people behind the scenes at Zero, Arunski balanced warehouse work, sales responsibilities, and full-time industry duties while continuing to stack serious footage for years before officially turning pro in 2024 at age 35. His story resonates with a lot of real skaters because it never followed the polished industry path — just years of dedication, injuries, humility, and genuine love for skating.

The shape sits at 8.5” x 32.3” with a 14.5” wheelbase, giving it a stable all-around platform that feels right at home bombing rough hills, hitting bigger transition, or cruising through crusty alley spots around Pasadena, Alhambra, El Monte, or late-night parking lot sessions anywhere across the SGV. The standard layup keeps a familiar responsive feel underfoot while the Made in Mexico construction delivers solid durability and consistent pop. Whether you’re skating rails, ledges, ditches, or just building a board with something that looks genuinely timeless, this deck carries a mature feel without losing its edge.

This particular deck is also signed by Adam Arunski himself, making it an especially cool piece for longtime Zero fans and collectors who’ve followed his journey from behind-the-scenes workhorse to fully earned pro status.

SKU: 11072

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.