Zero Skateboards is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a limited, one-time run of reissue decks. The series brings back graphics from Zero's three classic videos (Thrill of It All, Misled Youth and Dying to Live), rare 90s pro boards from Jamie Thomas, Eric Ellington and Adrian Lopez, pro models from every generation of the team, and team classics like Lightning and Firebird.
Thirty years almost never happens in skateboarding. Plenty of brands show up hot and are gone in five years. Very few make it past three decades and stay relevant the whole way. Zero is one of them. Since Jamie Thomas started the brand in 1996, it's put out some of the most iconic videos, teams and board graphics skateboarding has seen.
The Zero video decks: Thrill of It All, Misled Youth and Dying to Live
The series starts where a lot of us first found Zero: the videos. Each of Zero's three classic full-lengths gets its own deck. If any of those videos shaped how you skate, these are the boards to get.
Thrill of It All (1997)
Zero Thrill of It All 30th Anniversary Deck (8.5", black/white)
The first Zero video, and the one that set the tone for everything after it.
Misled Youth (1999)
Zero Misled Youth 30th Anniversary Deck (8.25", black/white)
The one a whole generation wore out on VHS. Big rails, big gaps, no holding back.
Dying to Live (2002)
Zero Dying to Live 30th Anniversary Deck (8.5", black/white)
Still on most people's list of the best skate videos ever made.
90s Zero pro reissues: Jamie Thomas, Eric Ellington and Adrian Lopez
The anniversary run digs into the 90s pro boards, and a few of these have never been reissued before. If you collect, or you just always wanted one of these and never found it, this is the chance.
Jamie Thomas Graveyard
Jamie Thomas Graveyard 30th Anniversary Deck (8.25", green)
The founder's own Graveyard graphic, back for the first time we can remember.
Eric Ellington Stencil
Eric Ellington Stencil 30th Anniversary Deck (8.25", red)
The spray-painted stencil skull, one of the most popular Zero pro boards of its era.
Adrian Lopez Pushead
Adrian Lopez Pushead 30th Anniversary Deck (8.25")
A rare Lopez board with artwork by Pushead. We've never seen this one reissued either.
Every generation of the Zero team
Zero didn't stop at the 90s. The series has pro boards from every generation of the team, so it isn't only a nostalgia trip. Whether you grew up on Jamie and Ellington or on the newer crew, there's a board here for you.
John Allie Taxi Driver
John Allie Taxi Driver 30th Anniversary Deck (8.5", gold foil)
The first of two John Allie reissues, in gold foil.
John Allie Headcase
John Allie Headcase 30th Anniversary Deck (8.25", gold foil)
The Headcase skeleton in gold foil, one of Allie's best boards.
Tommy Sandoval Gunslinger
Tommy Sandoval Gunslinger 30th Anniversary Deck (8.5", black)
Sandoval's Gunslinger graphic, back for the anniversary.
Garrett Hill Jester
Garrett Hill Jester 30th Anniversary Deck (8.25", pink)
Hill's Jester graphic, in pink.
James Brockman Wolfspider
James Brockman Wolfspider 30th Anniversary Deck (8.5", red)
Brockman's Wolfspider graphic, in red.
Zero team board classics: Lightning and Firebird
Some of Zero's most recognizable graphics were never pro models. They were team boards you'd see under half the kids at the park. Two of them are back.
Lightning
Zero Lightning 30th Anniversary Deck (8.25", glow)
A simple, instantly recognizable Zero classic, this time in glow.
Firebird
Zero Firebird 30th Anniversary Deck (8.5", iridescent foil)
The Firebird graphic, done in iridescent foil.
All 13 Zero 30th anniversary decks at a glance
| Deck | Width | Color |
|---|---|---|
| Zero Thrill of It All | 8.5" | Black/white |
| Zero Misled Youth | 8.25" | Black/white |
| Zero Dying to Live | 8.5" | Black/white |
| Jamie Thomas Graveyard | 8.25" | Green |
| Eric Ellington Stencil | 8.25" | Red |
| Adrian Lopez Pushead | 8.25" | – |
| John Allie Taxi Driver | 8.5" | Gold foil |
| John Allie Headcase | 8.25" | Gold foil |
| Tommy Sandoval Gunslinger | 8.5" | Black |
| Garrett Hill Jester | 8.25" | Pink |
| James Brockman Wolfspider | 8.5" | Red |
| Zero Lightning | 8.25" | Glow |
| Zero Firebird | 8.5" | Iridescent foil |
Zero 30th anniversary FAQ
When was Zero Skateboards founded?
Zero Skateboards was started by pro skater Jamie Thomas in 1996, which makes 2026 the brand's 30th anniversary.
What's in the Zero 30th anniversary series?
Thirteen reissue decks: three video decks (Thrill of It All, Misled Youth, Dying to Live), 90s pro reissues from Jamie Thomas, Eric Ellington and Adrian Lopez, pro boards from John Allie, Tommy Sandoval, Garrett Hill and James Brockman, and the Lightning and Firebird team boards.
Are the Zero 30th anniversary decks limited?
Yes. They're a one-time release for the anniversary, so once they sell out they won't be restocked.
Do the decks come with grip tape or trucks?
No. These are deck only. Add grip tape, trucks, wheels and bearings to build one out.
One run only
These 30th anniversary decks are limited. It's a one-time release for the anniversary, and once they're gone, they're gone. If one of these graphics means something to you, don't sit on it.
Here's to 30 years of Zero, and to the next 30.
