


Chris Hiett’s first pro model for Powell-Peralta is more than just a graphic—it’s a story. Designed by Vernon Courtlandt Johnson, the artwork shows a skeleton bursting from a jack-in-the-box, a metaphor for breaking free and owning individuality. Midway through creating this piece, VCJ suffered a heart attack, giving the heart-driven imagery a deeper, visceral weight—a reflection of both fragility and resilience.
This version of Chris’s deck comes pressed from traditional 7-ply hard rock maple, delivering the classic feel riders have trusted for decades. With a 9.5″ width, 31.13″ length, and a 14.63″ wheelbase, paired with a 5.5″ nose and 6.8″ tail, it offers a stable platform for power skating while still keeping responsive control underfoot. The K26 concave locks you in, while Powell-Peralta’s USA construction and AirLam bonding process ensure durability ride after ride.
Graphics are printed in-house with non-solvent inks, featuring foil and fluorescent hits that bring VCJ’s art to life. Each board may show slight visual variations due to the unique ink process. Collectors should handle with care and avoid UV exposure to preserve the art for the long run.
POWELL HIETT 7 PLY DECK:
- WIDTH: 9.5″
- LENGTH: 31.13″
- WHEELBASE: 14.63″
- 7 PLY Maple
- UV Reactive
- Art By VCJ















George Powell dropped by CalStreets Skateshop in Vancouver—one of Powell's earliest Canadian distributors—for a throwback hangout with Rick Tetz, Illya, and Graham. Surrounded by 80s memorabilia and fresh Powell gear, George shared untold stories from the golden age of skateboarding, posing proudly with an Andy Anderson deck, symbolizing the bridge between skateboarding’s roots and its future.


