The Vato Rat was created by artist Craig Stecyk. Coming from the Santa Monica Dogtown "Z-Boy" surf-skate scene of the 1970's, Stecyk was surrounded by Hispanic gang culture and graffiti. At the time he was airbrushing a lot of Zephyr surfboards and blended that influence into his work. The Vato Rat was one of the many symbols he used to decorate surfboards and generally mark territory at local surf spots. In 1983 Stacy Peralta decided to bring the Vato Rat back as a Powell-Peralta graphic. They called it "Rat Bones" and it was used in advertising, on decks, stickers and T-shirts.

Originally Released: 1983

Artwork by: Craig Stecyk

Board:

Powell-Peralta skateboards are made from strong, light, hard yellow birch, fused together with water-resistant glue in proprietary Powell-Peralta AirLam™ presses. This ensures maximum stiffness, strength, pop and durability.
Brand Powell Peralta
Deck Shape 239
Deck Concave K16
Deck Wheelbase 11.5"
Deck Length 28"
Deck Width 7"
Deck Nose 6.3"
Deck Tail 6"
Wheel Core None
Wheel Diameter 53mm
Wheel Hardness 90a
Wheel Formula Street
Wheel Color White
Wheel Suggested Use Street
Wheel Surface Smooth
Truck Width No
Truck Make Other