The Santa Cruz Malba Crash Test Reissue deck brings back one of the most iconic—and wildest—graphics of the 1980s. Originally released during a time when skating was raw, fast, and on the edge, the Crash Test Dummy artwork splattered across this 10.03″ x 29.35″ deck is pure adrenaline-soaked nostalgia. Fully dipped in yellow with black hazard detailing, it’s a graphic that hit like a warning label—and still does.
With a 14.75″ wheelbase and reissued on the original shape, this deck isn’t just about looks. It’s built to shred. The Cruz Missile II concave locks your feet in with deep, directional contours and forward rocker, offering that aggressive control that defined the vert and park scene of the late ‘80s. The short nose and extended tail let you attack transitions with precision and ride with confidence.
Crafted using 7-ply North American Maple and epoxy pressed for strength, this reissue stays light underfoot while bringing serious snap and long-term durability. Whether you’re ripping coping, mobbing the streets, or just throwing down in the driveway, the Malba reissue is made to ride—hard.
Santa Cruz Skateboards was founded in 1973 by Richard Novak, Doug Haut, and Jay Shuirman under NHS Inc., a powerhouse in skateboarding that also gave birth to Independent Trucks, OJ Wheels, and later, Creature. NHS revolutionized the industry with innovation in graphics, concaves, and construction methods.
SANTA CRUZ REISSUE MALBA CRASH TEST :
- RELEASE DATE OCT 28, 2025
- Width: 10.03″
- Length: 29.35″
- Wheelbase: 15″
- Nose Length: 2.3″
- Tail Length: 6.70″
- Concave: Cruz Missile II
- Construction: 7-ply Maple
- Finish: Yellow Dip
- Shape: Malba Shape
Santa Cruz Skateboards, nestled in the skateboarder's paradise of Santa Cruz, California, burst onto the scene in 1973. Picture this: Richard Novak, Doug Haut, and Jay Shuirman, probably sporting some epic '70s hairdos, get together and say, "Hey, let's start NHS Inc. and shake up the skate world."
With over four decades of skateboarding smarts (that's like, 280 in dog years of skate knowledge), Santa Cruz isn't just a brand; it's a skateboarding legend. Thanks to the mind-blowing graphics from the artist extraordinaire Jim Phillips, their decks are more iconic than a rock star's guitar.
And let's talk about NHS's brand family – it's like the Avengers of skateboarding gear. They distribute the who's who of skate brands: Santa Cruz Skateboards (obviously), Creature Skates for the monster in you, Independent Truck Co. (the backbone of your board), Bronson Speed Co. (because who doesn't like speed?)!
