Fade Popsicle Skateboard Decks

In 1980, Steve Caballero had proven his readiness for a pro signature model after placing 3rd overall in the Gold Cup Series and being voted "Rookie of the Year." Initially, he was offered a simple propeller/skull nose-art graphic, but he rejected it. Instead, Steve submitted his own sketches for consideration, one of which featured a crouching dragon, and that design was pursued.

The task of reworking the design was taken on by artist VCJ, who revised it a couple of times before finalizing the artwork. The deck was first released in December 1980 and the graphic was so well received that it remained unchanged until 1986.

The original specifications of the deck are as follows:

Deck Width: 8.25" Deck Length: 31.95" Wheelbase: 14.25" Deck Nose: 6.88" Deck Tail: 6.63" Shape: 248 (Tapered Nose & Tail) Concave: K20

It is important to note that the deck itself was released without grip tape.

The deck's enduring popularity and the artist's skill in translating Steve Caballero's vision into a striking graphic design contributed to its success and longevity in the market.

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