Zero Deck Jamie Thomas Graveyard (8.25)
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The Zero Deck Jamie Thomas Graveyard (8.25) brings back one of Zero Skateboards' most recognizable early graphics as part of the brand's 30th Anniversary Reissue Collection, celebrating three decades of skateboarding history from 1996 to 2026. Featuring Jamie Thomas' original Graveyard artwork, this commemorative release combines the unmistakable visual identity of Zero's formative years with modern skateboard construction. Built from seven plies of North American maple using Resin-7 epoxy technology, the deck delivers dependable pop, durability, and consistency while paying tribute to the brand's uncompromising roots in street skateboarding.
The bottom graphic is a striking combination of vivid lime green, electric blue, yellow, black, and white, with a distressed, almost comic-book-inspired illustration covering the entire deck. At the nose, a sinister skull with exaggerated features, an exposed jaw, and a piercing yellow eye emerges from a chaotic background of blue and black textures. Running vertically through the center is the oversized ZERO lettering, rendered in jagged, ice-blue characters with white interiors and dark outlines. A series of large white graveyard crosses extends down the opposite side, gradually decreasing in size toward the nose, while aggressive lime-green textures resemble overgrown grass or supernatural flames. Near the tail, JAMIE THOMAS appears in black lettering against a bright yellow background, tying the graphic directly to the skateboarder who built the company. The artwork's heavily layered textures, contrasting colors, and irregular outlines capture the raw, dark aesthetic that helped establish Zero's identity during the late 1990s.
Measuring 8.25 inches wide by 31.9 inches long, the Graveyard reissue features a 14.25-inch wheelbase, approximately 7.125-inch nose, and 6.5-inch tail. Its traditional popsicle shape and medium-to-mellow concave provide a familiar, versatile platform for technical street skating, ledges, rails, gaps, and skatepark sessions. The 8.25-inch width offers a comfortable balance between stability and flip-trick responsiveness, while the 14.25-inch wheelbase keeps the board maneuverable without sacrificing control during faster approaches and larger obstacles.
Construction consists of seven plies of North American maple bonded with Resin-7 epoxy and individually pressed to maintain consistent shape, strength, and long-lasting pop. The top veneer features a laser-engraved 30th anniversary logo commemorating Zero's milestone, with assorted wood stain colors that vary between individual decks. This anniversary release combines the feel and performance expected from a contemporary skateboard with the historical artwork that made the original Graveyard model memorable. Grip tape is sold separately.
Behind the design is Jamie Thomas, better known throughout skateboarding as "The Chief," one of the most influential professional street skateboarders and entrepreneurs of the past three decades. Born in Cocoa Beach, Florida, in 1974 and raised in Dothan, Alabama, Thomas began skating at age eleven before moving to California in 1992 to pursue a professional career. After establishing himself in San Francisco's legendary street scene, he eventually joined Ed Templeton's Toy Machine team, becoming a central figure in the groundbreaking 1996 skate video Welcome to Hell. His aggressive approach to handrails, enormous gaps, and dangerous street obstacles helped redefine what skateboarders considered possible.
In 1996, Thomas established Zero, initially as an apparel label before transforming it into one of skateboarding's most influential board companies. Built around a gritty visual identity, punk-inspired artwork, and a team of fearless street skateboarders, Zero quickly earned a reputation for pushing the limits of street skating. Thomas' famous attempted "Leap of Faith" at San Diego's Point Loma High School became one of the most talked-about moments in skateboarding history, symbolizing the commitment and determination that would define the brand.
Under Thomas' direction, Zero produced some of the most influential skateboard videos of their era, including Thrill of It All (1997), Misled Youth (1999), Dying to Live (2002), and New Blood (2005). These films helped introduce a generation of skaters to riders such as Chris Cole, Jon Allie, Erik Ellington, John Rattray, and many others who contributed to Zero's reputation for technical progression and high-impact street skating. Beyond his own professional career, Thomas expanded his influence through Black Box Distribution and the founding of Fallen Footwear, helping shape both the creative and business sides of independent skateboarding.
The Graveyard graphic represents an important chapter in that history. During the late 1990s, skateboard graphics were more than decoration; they reflected a company's identity and the personality of the riders behind it. Zero's skulls, crosses, aggressive lettering, and dark visual themes became defining elements of skateboarding during an era dominated by full-length videos, independent skate shops, and distinctive team identities. Bringing back the Graveyard artwork for the company's 30th anniversary recognizes the influence those early designs continue to have on skateboarders today.
At STIX SGV, this reissue has a particularly meaningful connection to our own history. Zero's emergence in 1996 came just one year before our Monrovia shop opened in 1997, placing both businesses within the same formative period of modern street skateboarding. From the skate spots around Pasadena, Arcadia, and Alhambra to the parks and street terrain throughout Glendora, Azusa, and the eastern San Gabriel Valley, Zero decks have remained part of the local skateboarding landscape for generations. The Jamie Thomas Graveyard reissue brings back artwork familiar to longtime skaters while introducing newer riders to a significant piece of skateboarding history.
The Zero Jamie Thomas Graveyard 30th Anniversary Reissue features an 8.25-inch width, 31.9-inch length, 14.25-inch wheelbase, approximately 7.125-inch nose, 6.5-inch tail, standard popsicle shape, medium-to-mellow concave, individually pressed seven-ply North American maple construction with Resin-7 epoxy bonding, assorted top veneer colors, laser-engraved anniversary detailing, and the classic Jamie Thomas Graveyard graphic. Released as part of Zero Skateboards' commemorative 1996–2026 collection. Style number: 11113. Grip tape is not included.
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.