The Santa Cruz Skateboards Gregor Rankine Monster Reissue 10.39″ deck is a true celebration of 1980s skateboard history, brought back for the first time in an authentic reissue scheduled for August 2026. This iconic model honours New Zealand legend Gregor Rankine and features his original Monster artwork by Jim Phillips, faithfully reproduced on a rich brown stain deck with laser-engraved top graphics. Shaped to Gregor’s original specs, this deck measures 10.39″ wide with a 15″ wheelbase, delivering a stable, powerful feel that reflects the era’s aggressive approach to street and transition skating.
Constructed from 7-ply North American maple and pressed individually using epoxy, the deck offers a strong, responsive ride with long-lasting pop and consistent concave and kick. The Cruz Missile II concave brings back Santa Cruz’s infamous 1980s tech design, featuring aggressive multi-dimensional side-to-side concave, a pronounced tail kick, and a forward-set rocker that locks your feet into key zones. This unique concave creates a confident, planted feel whether you’re cruising the streets, carving bowls, or charging transition on an old school or shaped setup with a longer tail than nose. Founded in 1973, Santa Cruz Skateboards has remained one of skateboarding’s most influential and enduring brands, continually blending innovation with deep-rooted heritage.Â
SANTA CRUZ REISSUE FA26:
- W: 10.39″
- L: 30.46″
- WB: 15″
- Brown Stain
- Cruise Missile 2 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?)!
