Santa Cruz · 2025 reissue

Santa Cruz Malba Crash Test

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A black and yellow crash-test-dummy target symbol made of a circle and two black blocks on a bright yellow deck. A script Alba signature and Santa Cruz lettering sit on either side.

Listed by NHS Skate Direct, on sale 2025–2026. The date is from the shop listing, not necessarily the release. October 2025 Release 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. Also listed in 2025 as "Malba Crash Test" by SkateTillDeath. Also listed in 2026 as "Malba Crash Test" by The Dark Slide.

Brand

Santa Cruz

Released

2025 reissue

Edition

Reissue

Artist

Jim Phillips

Style

Old school

Width

10.03″

Length

29.35″

Concave

Tech