Santa Cruz Skateboards is once again turning back the clock for the Holiday 2025 Reissues, delivering four classic decks that defined an era and continue to inspire new generations. This drop features the bold yellow Micke “Malba” Alba Crash Test, the fiery Jeff Kendall Pumpkin, the grotesquely iconic Rob Roskopp Face Two, and the gritty Tom Knox Punk. Each board is faithfully recreated with Santa Cruz’s in-house NHJ Manufacturing, ensuring collectors and riders alike get the same authentic shapes, graphics, and energy that made these decks legends.
A LEGACY THAT NEVER FADES
Founded in 1973, Santa Cruz Skateboards has been a cornerstone of skate culture for over five decades. Born from the surf-skate crossover scene of Santa Cruz, California, the brand quickly gained fame for its cutting-edge shapes, wild graphics, and commitment to quality. With artists like Jim Phillips defining the look of 1980s skateboarding through his visceral designs—screaming hands, melting monsters, and explosive colour—Santa Cruz became a visual and technical pioneer. Their boards were the canvases of rebellion, expression, and progression, shaping how skateboarding looked and felt worldwide.
THE REISSUE LINEUP
This year’s lineup dives straight into the heart of Santa Cruz’s history. The Micke “Malba” Alba Crash Test deck resurrects one of the most recognizable graphics from Santa Cruz’s golden age—a high-contrast yellow and black crash test symbol that perfectly fits Alba’s reputation for fearlessness and raw power. Micke Alba, known as “Malba,” was a Dogtown and Upland Pipeline legend, part of the infamous Badlands Crew, and one of the key figures who helped define vertical skateboarding. His style was explosive, aggressive, and unapologetically bold—just like his deck.
Next up, the Jeff Kendall Pumpkin brings back the haunting purple-and-orange chaos of his Pro Series board—an urban landscape ruled by Kendall’s unstoppable attack lines. Rob Roskopp’s Face Two remains one of the most infamous graphics in skate history, featuring the gnashing green mutant face that defined the raw intensity of backyard vert. And Tom Knox’s Punk graphic hits with a stark black-and-white photo print aesthetic, embodying the DIY grit and underground attitude that Knox brought to the streets in the early 90s.
FOR COLLECTORS AND RIDERS ALIKE
These reissues aren’t just museum pieces—they’re functional works of art. Each deck stays true to original dimensions, wheelbases, and concave profiles, ready to ride or hang proudly on your wall. From the glossy graphics to the classic construction, the Santa Cruz Holiday 2025 Reissues preserve the craftsmanship and chaos that continue to influence skateboarding today.
THE SPIRIT CONTINUES AT CALSTREETS BOARDERLABS
The reissue tradition reminds us why Santa Cruz remains unmatched—authentic, unrelenting, and timeless. Whether you’re a collector reliving your youth or a new skater discovering the roots of board culture, this drop connects past and present in one perfect set. From the screaming hand to the crash test badge, Santa Cruz keeps proving that legends never die—they just get reissued. Each of these decks represents more than just a reissue—they’re pieces of living skate history, built to ride hard and display with pride. Santa Cruz continues to bridge eras, giving new generations a tangible connection to the icons who shaped the culture. From Alba’s high-flying vert sessions to Roskopp’s wild backyard battles, every graphic tells a story of grit, innovation, and raw style that still echoes through skateparks today. The Holiday 2025 Reissues aren’t just boards—they’re time machines, rolling proof that true skate energy never fades, it just keeps coming back stronger.
