Who is Frankie Hill? Well, this guy is the reason street skateboarding is what it is today. What about so and so? Frankie was the first one taking on the goliath gaps and rails that we see today, while other skaters were busy ollieing 5 sets, he was hurling his young carcass down 11’s on a belief that he could possibly pull off the never been done. Whether he’s grabbing and flipping his board down stairs or riding the gnarliest boards, Frankie pushed the boundaries super hard and gave us what is skateboarding today.
Why is this deck so special you ask? Well, back in the day to get a pro model board you had to win contests. Frankie had hit the cover of Thrasher Magazine before even getting his own board. His huge group of followers begged Powell for a Hill model and in 1990 they got it. It is essentially the Mike Vallely pro model but with a kick nose that was Frankie’s main preference at the time. Best part is? Frankie continues to skate this day, so if you want to rip like its 1990 or don’t have the 3000 bucks for an original, this is it!
This deck features the K15 concave which gives the rider noticeable kick tails and a concave geared towards street riding.
All Powell Peralta decks are designed and reworked in the United States, and this one is manufactured in Mexico. This professional quality skateboard reissue measures 10″ wide x 31.5″ long and is suitable for street and transition action. Just like the decks made way back in 78′, this deck up to the highest quality standards, using only the best Canadian Maple money can buy. The graphics on this deck are heat transfer and vibrant! Snatch this limited edition Powell Peralta Frankie Hill Bulldog Reissue while they last, as these are sure to go fast!
POWELL PERALTA FRANKIE HILL BULLDOG:
- Length: 31.5″ Width: 10″
- Wheelbase: 14.5″ or 13.88″
- Nose: 6″ Tail: 6.75″
- Green full dip
- 7 ply Maple
- Made in Mexico
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Growing up in Santa Barbara and eventually riding for Powell Peralta, getting a Thrasher cover, going to SF with Guy and Rudy, filming video parts with Stacy Peralta, getting an offer from Gonz, blowing out his knee, the comeback, a phone call from Ray Simmonds, Hill skateboards, a first impression from Todd Hastings, Tim & Eric 2, figuring out the schnitty with Schmitty and much more with the legend himself, Frankie Hill!
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.
