Dual-durometer wheels down 35%, plus four deck deals worth noting
OJ's Double Duro wheels hit their biggest discount in a while, and a handful of decks from Violet, Opera, and Santa Monica Airlines are worth a closer look.
This week's most interesting drops are spread across wheels and decks, with nothing requiring much justification to pull the trigger. The OJ Double Duro line leads the way at 35% off, which is a meaningful cut on a wheel that has some actual engineering behind it rather than just a colorway. Below that, a few decks stand out either for the brand, the construction detail, or the price getting low enough to matter. No filler here, just the deals that are worth your time.
Wheels: OJ Double Duro Gum Hardline 53mm 101a/95a — 35% off
The OJ Double Duro Gum Hardline 53mm 101a/95a is down to $39.99 from $61.99, and that 35% cut puts it in range where passing on it takes actual effort. The dual-durometer construction is the whole point here: a 101a core paired with a softer outer layer means you get the stiffness and pop-off response you want for technical street skating without the wheel chattering out from under you on anything slightly rough. At 53mm you are staying light and low, which keeps your flip tricks feeling consistent. OJ has been making wheels since the early days and the Double Duro line is their serious street offering, not a lifestyle product.
If you skate mostly smooth concrete, plazas, or indoor parks, this is a straightforward pickup. The 101a rating makes these fast and hard, so if you are mostly cruising rough pavement you will feel every crack, but that is not who this wheel is built for. Street skaters who care about board feel and want predictable slide behavior will get a lot out of these at this price.
Wheels: OJ Double Duro Gum Hardline 54mm 99a/95a — 35% off
Same discount, slightly different character. The OJ Double Duro Gum Hardline 54mm 99a/95a also sits at $39.99 from $61.99. The 54mm diameter and 99a outer durometer make this the more forgiving version of the two. You are picking up a millimeter and dropping a couple durometer points compared to the 53mm, which translates to a slightly smoother ride and a touch more grip on questionable surfaces.
The choice between these two comes down to what you skate. The 53mm 101a is for skaters who want maximum responsiveness on clean ground. The 54mm 99a gives you a bit more cushion and grip without going soft enough to feel sluggish. Both are solid at this price, and buying either one right now instead of paying $62 is just correct math.
Decks: Violet Lollipop 8.25 and 8.5 — 29% off
The Violet Lollipop Yellow 8.25 and Violet Lollipop Green 8.5 are both sitting at $55 from $78, a 29% drop. Violet is a French brand that has built a following through straightforward quality and a roster of skaters who actually skate. The Lollipop shape is one of their recognizable cuts, and seeing it discounted this far below MSRP is not something that happens constantly.
No additional spec data beyond width is listed here, so what you are working with is the brand reputation and the size. The 8.25 is a practical all-around street and park width that suits most adult skaters. The 8.5 makes sense if you are skating transition or just prefer a wider platform under your feet. At $55 either of these is priced closer to a blank than to what a deck from a brand with actual distribution usually costs.
Decks: Opera Evil Eye 8.25 Twin Pop Slick — 25% off
The Opera Evil Eye 8.25 Twin Pop Slick is $65.95, down from $87.93. That 25% cut on a deck with a specific construction detail is worth flagging. Twin pop means the deck is symmetric with a double kick, so there is no nose versus tail distinction built into the shape. Some skaters prefer this because it means every trick is the same regardless of which end you are using. The slick bottom adds a layer of hardened material under the deck that protects the graphic and lets the board slide on surfaces more smoothly when you are grinding or doing board slides.
At 8.25 inches this sits in the most versatile range, useful for street or park without feeling out of place in either. Opera is a brand that has gotten attention for putting out quality presses and interesting graphics without inflating prices, so getting one of their decks at $66 instead of $88 is a reasonable entry point if you have been curious about them.
Decks: Santa Monica Airlines Skater Hall of Fame 11.0 LTD — 25% off
The Santa Monica Airlines Skater Hall of Fame 11.0 LTD is down to $93.95 from $125.27. This one is categorically different from everything else on this list. Eleven inches wide is not a street or park deck, it is a pool and large transition deck, and SMA as a brand is directly tied to the history of that style of skating. The "LTD" designation and the Skater Hall of Fame branding suggest this is a commemorative release rather than a standard production board.
The discount is 25%, which on a $125 limited deck amounts to real money. If you ride large transition, skate pools, or collect boards from brands with genuine historical significance in the sport, this is worth looking at while the price is down. SMA has been around since the 1980s and the name carries weight in the vert and pool community specifically.