Skateboard Grip Tape 9 Powell Peralta McGill Snake

Overview

The Powell Peralta McGill Skull & Snake 9" x 33" grip tape combines grip, durability, and one of the most classic graphics in skateboarding history. Produced with silicon carbide grit, it offers excellent traction between your shoe and the deck, ensuring more control, stability, and safety during sessions.

In addition to performance, the main highlight is the old-school look of Powell Peralta. The McGill Skull & Snake art is a true icon of skateboarding, featuring the skull with a snake in a striking graphic, perfect for those who want to set up their board with classic style and personality.

About Powell Peralta Grip Tape

The original Powell Peralta graphic grip tape is made for skaters looking for quality and a distinctive look. Its abrasive surface provides good foot adhesion to the skateboard, aiding in tricks, turns, transitions, and bowl, street, or cruiser sessions.

Measuring 9" x 33", it fits well with different deck shapes, including street, old school, cruiser, and wider decks. It's an excellent choice for those who want functional, durable grip tape with a standout visual finish.

Features

• Made in the USA
• Silicon carbide grit
• Size: 9" x 33"
• Original Powell Peralta graphic grip tape
• High grip and good durability
• Old-school look with classic McGill Skull & Snake art
• Suitable for street, cruiser, bowl, and old school decks

About the McGill Skull & Snake Art

The McGill Skull & Snake art originated as one of Powell Peralta's most iconic graphics. Created by Vernon Courtlandt Johnson for Mike McGill's pro model, it appeared in 1984, a period when McGill was also making skateboarding history with the development of the famous 540 McTwist.

The skull with the snake and lightning bolts became a classic symbol of skate culture. The inspiration came from the Skull & Bones theme, which was already very strong at the time, with elements added from Mike McGill's identity, including the snake and lightning bolts, references linked to Florida, his home state.

Today, the McGill Skull & Snake remains one of Powell Peralta's most recognized artworks, carrying all the strength of the old-school era and the authenticity of a brand that helped build the history of global skateboarding.