Russ Howell Freestyle Deck – Spin to Win, Baby!
Before freestyle was even considered a “style,” Russ Howell was defining it.
Russ isn’t just a pioneer—he’s a founding father of modern freestyle skateboarding. From the golden age of the 1970s, where he stunned crowds with dizzying 360 spins and impossible board control, to being inducted into the Skateboarding Heritage Hall of Fame, Russ has always embodied the purest expression of skateboarding: fun, fluidity, and finesse.
This deck celebrates his unstoppable energy and colorful personality. The graphic?
A swirling tornado of retro psychedelia topped off with the unmistakable Russ-stache—a tribute to his endless spinning and his habit of pulling pranks with a smirk. It’s playful, trippy, and perfectly chaotic… just like freestyle should be.
Underneath the wild graphics is a shape that’s been crafted for function. Inspired by the classic 1980s Per Welinder freestyle deck, this replica updates the geometry with smoother, more rounded nose and tail transitions—offering better maneuverability while maintaining that familiar vintage feel. Built on a mild concave single-kick mold, this board offers stability and response for rail tricks, footwork, and of course… spin city.
Howell 360 Cyclone Specs:
- Width: 7.25″
- Length: 27.25″
- Wheelbase: 12.125″
- Nose: 5.25″
- Tail: 5.625″
- Mold: Mild concave with single kicktail
- Shape: Updated replica of 80s Welinder freestyle deck
- Compatible Skids:
- Blistered Big Tail – 5.86”
- Blistered Round – 5.5”
Perfect for hardcore freestyle junkies, nostalgic collectors, or anyone who wants to spin their way into another dimension—with sparks flying and that unmistakable Russ-stash leading the charge.
Russ Howell wasn’t just skating—he was educating. He pushed for skateboarding to be recognized in the Olympics long before it was mainstream, and he holds the Guinness World Record for most 360 spins on a skateboard. He taught, mentored, competed, and evolved the scene.
Russ also had the rare distinction of approaching skateboarding as a legitimate sport—earning a degree in Physical Education to help promote it as such.
This deck isn’t just wood and paint—it’s a spinning tribute to a man who helped define what skateboarding could be. Whether you’re a hardcore freestyle ripper or a collector of skate history, the Russ Howell Freestyle Deck is a must-have relic and ride.
Pull a fast one, spin out of reality, and remember—style never goes out of fashion. Get your Howell on.
Decomposed Freestyle Skateboards, founded by Witter Cheng in 2003, is a brand dedicated to the art of freestyle skateboarding. 
