Jim Murphy pro deck “Wings” model – Vintage Autographed Original. A solid example of Jim Murphy’s first pro deck with Alva Skates. Decades of shredding took a toll on the underside graphic, but this deck was well cared for and never left to rot. Veneer de-laminations of the deck and no structural cracks; only minor hairline cracking around front truck mount [pic #11]. The story was that it might have Murf’s signature on it [pic #12] – I never verified it, but this might be one of his first autographs on his first pro deck. The era of wild shape design was at its zenith in 1987, and board shapers were going ape shit. Countercultural backlash against decks that prevented progression & innovation was inevitable. Chose a viably tested evolutionary design build to navigate the pre-popsicle heyday: a fish. The piscine progression of their deck shapes during the late 80′s, manifesting in different sub-species as each. Team pro made tweaks to their signature style, largely avoided anything that got in the way of the skater or the line. Murf’s signature deck shape falls somewhere between bluefin tuna and grouper. This is Jim’Outlaw’ Murphy’s first pro deck with. Alva, and he would go on to be recognized as one of the more aggressive skaters on a team that defined the term. Murf now spends time advocating for First Nations issues, and is active in the Lenni-Lenape community. Even the Outlaw can evolve. 10″; length: 29″, 7-ply maple veneer. Aggression Fish series Wings model. Griptape, original white 3-hole nose guard. Topside badging [pic #3], and some bottom graphic. Front: Independent Stage III. Tracker Trucks hanger (9.125 axle width). Tracker Trucks hanger (9.125) [pic #7]. Santa Cruz Cell Block III. Green 62mm 87a NOS. Kryptonics K+R Radial Roller. That sweet spot between clay wheels and popsicle sticks. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Skateboarding & Longboarding\Vintage”. The seller is “norcal_legacy_skateboards” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Alva Skates
- Type: Jim Murphy Pro Deck
- Custom Bundle: No
- Model: Wings model
- Theme: The 80s
- Featured Refinements: -black Santa Cruz cellblock riser\n-white nose guard\n-new griptape
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Modified Item: No