Ready to make its way to a new home is the 101 Natas Kaupas Panther SP Deck!
This rad board features a custom shape by Natas and showcase new artwork by Marc McKee, screen printed onto the deck. Aside from a beautiful graphic, this board is concreted and designed to withstand the elements of skateboarding at hand.
Built with a signature Resin-7 construction which consists of 7-plies of 100% Canadian Maple with expose glue (Resin-7), formed using a single deck press. This construction ensures the deck will have more rigidity, a longer lifespan, and provide better pop.
This deck has lots of space for your front foot, while the back slightly narrows down. Natas took inspiration from ’90s decks and kept it OG! Overall, this deck features a solid shape all-around making it shine when it comes to creative street and bowl skating. It’s rock-solid with tons of pop and is ready for technical or hammer tricks!
101 NATAS KAUPAS PANTHER SCREENED:
- Deck width: 9.25″
- Deck length: 32″
- Wheelbase: 14.49″
- Nose dimension: 6.75
- Tail dimension: 6.625
- Top stains may vary
- SILK SCREENED Natas Reissue
- More here: 101 SKATEBOARDS
In 2003, On Video’s Winter edition delved into the life and influence of Natas Kaupas. Several of your favorite pros, photographers, and industry heads weigh in on how Natas’ appeal shaped their view of skateboarding. The first wallrides, breaking the handrail barrier with Gonz, and of course that fire hydrant. Strictly brute.
In 1991, Steve Rocco, a professional skateboarder and the founder of World Industries skateboards, approached Natas Kaupas with an exciting proposition—to start their own brand. This proposition prompted Kaupas to depart from SMA and establish 101 Skateboards, a venture that would soon leave an indelible mark on the skateboarding scene.Â
Over the course of its 6 to 7 years of existence, 101 Skateboards boasted an exceptionally talented roster of renowned skaters. The team comprised individuals who would go on to shape and redefine the sport, including the likes of Natas Kaupas, Gabriel Rodriguez, Eric Koston, Adam McNatt, Clyde Singleton, Gino Iannucci, Jason Dill, Kris Markovich, Andy Stone, Leigh Peterson, and Marcus McBride. Their collective skill, innovative tricks, and distinctive styles cemented 101 Skateboards as a formidable presence within the skateboarding community.
Today, the Heritage Reissues serve as a nostalgic homage to the original and iconic 101 boards. These reissued boards embody the essence of skateboarding history and have become highly sought-after items among skateboard collectors. With their timeless designs and rich heritage, the Heritage Reissues from 101 Skateboards hold a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts, providing a tangible link to an influential era in the sport's evolution.
