World Industries skateboard deck Skateboarding is Dead popsicle 8.5"
World Industries Skateboarding Is Dead Deck – 8.5"
A bold throwback to skateboarding’s most irreverent era, the World Industries Skateboarding Is Dead deck brings back one of the brand’s most iconic and tongue-in-cheek graphics. Rooted in the early 1990s, this design reflects a time when skateboarding was constantly being written off by mainstream media—something World Industries turned into satire rather than taking seriously.
Styled like a mock obituary, the graphic plays on the repeated idea that “skateboarding is dead,” using humour and exaggeration to challenge that narrative. This kind of playful, anti-establishment attitude became a defining part of World Industries’ identity and helped set the tone for modern skate culture.
This version comes in a classic popsicle shape, making it ideal for everyday skating. Built from 7-ply maple with epoxy glue, it offers strength, durability and consistent pop. The 8.5" width provides a versatile, stable platform suited to both street and park skating.
Designed in Torrance, California, this deck combines classic World Industries heritage with reliable modern performance—perfect for skating or adding to a 90s-inspired collection.
Key Features:
- Skateboarding Is Dead graphic (early 90s World Industries concept)
- Width: 8.5"
- Length: 32.2"
- Wheelbase: 14.25"
- Popsicle shape for street and park skating
- 7-ply maple construction
- Epoxy glue for strength and durability
- Designed in Torrance, California
