Powell Peralta Vato Rats Complete Skateboard | 7.0"
The Vato Rats in Purple Fade. 28" x 7.0" 7-ply hard yellow birch, 11.5" wheelbase, Mini Logo trucks, 53mm 90a wheels, Mini Logo bearings. Built compact. Built to last.
The Vato Rats 7.0 is Powell Peralta's entry point for younger skaters and smaller riders — a compact, confidence-building setup that doesn't cut corners on quality. At 28" x 7.0", it's light, manageable, and sized to make skating feel accessible from session one. The AirLam™ pressed birch construction gives it the stiffness and pop of a proper skate deck, not a toy — this is a real board, built to the same standard Powell Peralta has held for over four decades. The Purple Fade graphic and Vato Rats artwork carry that unmistakable Powell DNA: bold, iconic, and built to turn heads at the skatepark before a single trick is thrown.
At an 11.5" wheelbase, the Vato Rats sits in a tight, quick-turning range — a compact platform that responds easily underfoot and builds the kind of board feel that makes learning fundamentals faster and more intuitive. The Mini Logo trucks run medium-soft bushings matched to the 7.0" width — smooth, forgiving, and controlled without feeling loose. The 53mm 90a wheels are grippy and predictable across street and park terrain — enough speed to keep things fun, enough control to build confidence. Everything arrives assembled and ready to skate.
Why Ride the Powell Peralta Vato Rats Complete?
Compact 7.0" Street Shape — 28" Length
A light, manageable platform sized for younger skaters and smaller riders; easy to control from day one, with proper deck construction that grows with your skating rather than holding it back.
AirLam™ 7-Ply Hard Yellow Birch Deck
Powell Peralta's proprietary press system fuses hard yellow birch with water-resistant glue for maximum stiffness, pop, and durability — the same construction standard applied across the entire Powell lineup.
Mini Logo Trucks — Medium-Soft Bushings
Matched to the 7.0" deck width with medium-soft bushings; smooth, stable turning that gives beginner skaters confidence underfoot without the unpredictability of loose, over-responsive trucks.
53mm 90a Wheels
Medium hardness wheels sized for a 7.0" setup — grippy enough for controlled speed across street and park, durable enough to handle daily skating without chunking or flatspotting.
11.5" Wheelbase — Tight and Controlled
One of the more compact wheelbases in Powell's lineup; quick to respond, easy to manoeuvre, and matched to a riding style built around learning fundamentals and building confidence.
Mini Logo Bearings
Fast, consistent roll from day one — reliable baseline bearings that keep the wheels spinning cleanly and let the 90a urethane do its job.
Professional Silicon Carbide Griptape
Optimised for grip and durability across all weather conditions; applied at the factory so the board is ready to skate straight out of the box.
Factory Assembled
Trucks, wheels, and bearings matched and mounted before it reaches you — unbox it, tighten it down, and skate.
Specs:
- Deck Length: 28"
- Deck Width: 7.0"
- Wheelbase: 11.5"
- Deck Construction: 7-ply hard yellow birch, AirLam™ pressed
- Deck Concave: K16
- Deck Nose: 6.3"
- Deck Tail: 6"
- Trucks: Mini Logo (medium-soft bushings)
- Wheels: 53mm / 90a hot cast polyurethane
- Bearings: Mini Logo
- Griptape: Silicon carbide, pre-applied
- Warranty: Lifetime against manufacturer defects
- Skill Level: Beginner to All Levels
- Rider Style: Street / Park / All-Around
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is this board suitable for a beginner skater?
Yes. The 7.0" width and 28" length make this one of the more manageable setups available — light underfoot and easy to control, with proper construction that won't let a progressing skater down. The medium-soft bushings and 90a wheels are both tuned for smooth, forgiving performance. If you're buying for a child or first-time skater and want to make sure it's the right fit, call us on 03 9421 2293 and we'll help you get the sizing right.
What does the lifetime warranty cover?
Powell Peralta backs the deck, trucks, and wheels against manufacturing defects for the life of the skateboard — not just a season or a year. Normal wear and tear from skating isn't covered, but if something fails because of how it was made, Powell stands behind it. Any warranty questions, give us a call on 03 9421 2293.
About Powell Peralta:
Powell Peralta has been part of skateboarding's DNA since the 1970s — the brand behind the Bones Brigade, the team that put Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, and Rodney Mullen in front of the world and sparked the skateboarding boom of the 1980s. The graphics are iconic. The quality standard hasn't moved. Four decades on, Powell Peralta still builds boards the same way they always have — properly, with no shortcuts, for skaters who want something real under their feet.
Why Buy from Twelve Board Store?
✔️ Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $90
✔️ Gear advice from riders — call 03 9421 2293
✔️ Authorised Powell Peralta stockist with full manufacturer warranty
✔️ Flexible payment options including Afterpay & Zip
✔️ In-store at 435A Bridge Rd Richmond
