Pros
- Exceptional pop and flip trick ease from innovative shape
- Incredibly durable even under extreme abuse
- Consistent performance improves overall skating
- Lightweight yet strong for bigger feet
- Responsive feel boosts skill progression
Cons
- Griptape not included requiring separate purchase
- Delicate gold foil can scratch if mishandled
- Thinner profile develops razor tail sooner than standard decks
The Powell Peralta Andy Anderson Hydrant Flight skateboard deck is a premium 8.4-inch wide by 32-inch long symmetrical shortboard designed for street skaters who demand precision and durability. Inspired by Andy Anderson's Vajra but refined into a more dialed-in shape, it suits intermediate to advanced riders focused on technical tricks like tre flips and varial heelflips.
Standout features include Flight construction using US hard rock maple, fiberglass, and epoxy resin, making it thinner, stronger, and longer-lasting than traditional decks. The 14.25-inch wheelbase, K26 concave, and inner cuts create a responsive front-foot pocket for effortless flicks, while the square edges deliver solid stable pop. Riders report buttery flip tricks, consistent performance, and surprising durability, with one even surviving a truck runover intact.
Build quality shines with made-in-USA craftsmanship and eye-catching gold foil artwork by VCJ, though the foil requires careful handling to avoid scratches. The shape measures 8.25 inches at the waist for balanced stability, accommodating bigger feet without feeling bulky.
Minor drawbacks include no included griptape and a thinner profile that may develop razor tail earlier, but these do not diminish its pop like standard decks. A rare report noted a warped unit upon delivery, likely a production anomaly.
Overall, this deck earns top marks for transforming skating sessions with its intelligent design and unbreakable feel. Serious street skaters will find it a game-changer worth every skate.
Dimensions: 8.4" width x 32.03" length, 14.25" wheelbase, 6.79" nose/tail
Shape: NEW Shape 311, K26 Concave, Symmetrical
Construction: Flight Deck - U.S. hard rock maple, fiberglass, AirLam epoxy resin
Other: Deck only (no griptape), Gold Foil color, Wood material, 1.27 kg weight
"This deck is actually amazing... better pop than most, the flip tricks flip like butter... unbreakable." - Tanner
"Sick deck. I really hope this shape becomes a staple... It's everything a popsicle wants to be." - Thomas Steed
"One of the best on the market hands down... the most consistent board I have owned." - Ryan
"Lightweight and nice shape... Has held up to hard skating." - Steven Bell
"This is the best deck I have ever owned... My riding has already improved." - KiloZlulu