The Santa Cruz Malba Crash Test Reissue deck features OG early 80’s Malba shape, graphics and concave. This first time reissue also comes with wheel wells.

Hand Screened and Numbered at NHS!

*This reissue has the original 80’s mounting hole pattern – so make sure to get trucks with a 6 hole baseplate. We suggest Independent Stage 11 169’s, 215’s or Stage 4 166’s

Construction

7 ply North American Maple pressed individually using epoxy – making a strong, responsive deck with long lasting pop and consistent concave and kick. 

Concave

In the late 70s and early 80s, Santa Cruz led the charge from flat decks with little or no concave to the infamous tech concaves of the late 80s. Early 80s concave is based off of this evolution, with defined, mellow side-to-side concave and slight tail kick that was found on Santa Cruz’s Street Skate, RS/C, and pro models like the Malba Tombstone.

About Santa Cruz Skateboards

Santa Cruz Skateboards, located in Santa Cruz California, was established in 1973 by then owners, Richard Novak, Doug Haut and Jay Shuirman who founded NHS Inc. Santa Cruz Skateboards has long been revered as one of the original skateboard companies that has not only survived over the years but contributed to the innovation and modernization of skateboards and skateboarding. In 2023 NHS celebrated its 50th anniversary.