The Santa Cruz Skateboards Natas Kaupas Sketch Panther Reissue deck revives one of the most influential graphics and shapes in skateboard history, arriving as an August 2026 release. Featuring the original hand-drawn Panther sketch artwork by legendary Santa Cruz artist Jim Phillips, this reissue is pressed on Natas Kaupas’ iconic oversized 10.54″ shape with a 15.4″ wheelbase.
Wide, powerful, and unapologetically old school, this deck reflects the era when Natas helped redefine street skating while still delivering a ride that feels relevant today. Built from 7-ply North American maple and individually pressed using epoxy, the construction provides a strong, responsive feel with long-lasting pop and consistent concave and kick that holds up to real skating.
The Old School concave offers a comfortable side-to-side curve paired with a continuous tail kick, allowing for confident foot placement on cruisers, shaped setups, and transition boards with a longer tail than nose. Whether you’re carving bowls, rolling through the streets, or adding a true classic to your collection, this reissue balances function and heritage perfectly. Founded in 1973 in Santa Cruz, California, Santa Cruz Skateboards remains one of skateboarding’s most respected brands, continually blending innovation, art, and authenticity while shaping the culture for more than five decades.
SANTA CRUZ REISSUE FA26:
- W: 10.54″
- L: 30.14″
- WB: 15.46″
- Art By Jim Phillips
- Old School Concave
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."Â
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?)!
