M41704

Originally released in 1997, the Mike Vallely Lightning Bolt symbolizes the second and most enduring act of Vallely's long career: his desire, dedication, and determination to positively promote skateboarding. Throughout the mid-to-late 90s and into the 2000s, as the popularity of skateboarding grew, Mike toured relentlessly. From parking lots to skate shops, from backyard ramps to skate parks, and from city streets to shopping malls, Vallely's passion and drive to welcome young people all over the world into skateboarding and to share all that he had learned goes unmatched. His "never give up" message of individuality and self-expression is woven into the very fabric of the sport. Through it all, the Lightning Bolt has become as iconic and as meaningful to skateboarding and skateboarders as Vallely's Elephant graphic from the 80s. Powell Peralta is proud to reissue this graphic in our innovative Flight Deck Construction.

Originally Released: 1997
Artist: Jim Knight

Due to the nature of foil during the production process, you may notice some faint lines or subtle inconsistencies. This is completely normal.

FLIGHT™ Decks are:

• Thinner - as thin as your phone
• Stronger - more than twice as strong in our tail break tests
• Longer lasting - The epoxy infused, fiber reinforced structure of the Flight deck is extremely resistant to breaking, and this structure gives them "everlasting pop" that doesn't fade as your deck slowly wears. Ollies higher because of greater rebound and snap. Team testing suggests that Flight decks will last several times longer than a 7-ply, making them a great value as well as a superior performing skateboard.

Remember, skateboards are meant to be ridden, not run over by a car or truck.