Vintage Powell Peralta Tony Hawk Iron Cross Skateboard Appraisal

Vintage Powell Peralta 'Tony Hawk' Iron Cross Skateboard

This is a vintage 1980s-era skateboard featuring the iconic Tony Hawk 'Iron Cross' skull graphic by Powell Peralta. The deck is constructed from multi-ply maple, exhibiting the classic wide, directional 'pig' shape popular during the mid-to-late 80s, characterized by a blunt nose and a large kicktail. The graphic depicts a stylized, pilot-helmeted hawk skull superimposed over a purple Maltese/Iron cross, with visible branding for independent truck company (cross logo on the helmet). Physically, the board shows significant signs of use and age, including edge wear, 'razor tail' grinding on the kicktail, and numerous surface scratches across the natural wood grain finish. The hardware includes vintage aluminum trucks and aged, amber-colored urethane wheels. There are visible holes from where plastic rails were previously mounted. The patina suggests this is an original survivor rather than a modern reissue, with the faded colors and mechanical wear consistent with decades of storage and active street or ramp use. The craftsmanship is typical of high-end 1980s professional boards, using cold-pressed lamination that remains structurally sound despite cosmetic distress.