Impala Neptune Surf Skate
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Surf-Style Carving on Land
The Impala Neptune Surf Skate is a complete cruiser built to replicate the feel of riding a wave on pavement. Its surf-inspired pintail shape and surf-skate truck geometry let you pump through carves and generate speed the way a surfboard does on a wave face, making it a genuine cross-training tool for surfers and a thrilling ride for anyone who wants more out of a cruiser.
Char Bataille Zodiac Artwork
The deck graphic is a collaboration with illustrator Char Bataille, featuring all twelve zodiac signs rendered as playful, illustrated animals set against a periwinkle lavender background. The artwork wraps the full deck bottom and carries through to the perimeter edge, giving the Neptune a finished look that stands apart from generic graphics. The top deck is fitted with black griptape printed with the Impala circle logo medallion.
Complete Setup, Ready to Ride
The Neptune ships as a complete board. Silver-toned surf-skate trucks are pre-mounted and the cream urethane wheels are fitted and ready. No additional hardware or assembly is required beyond a final tighten to personal preference. The surf-skate truck configuration is the key functional difference from a standard cruiser truck: the pivoting front axle allows a deeper lean angle and a tighter turning radius, which is what produces the pump-and-carve feel the Neptune is designed around.
About Impala
Impala was launched in Melbourne, Australia in 2017 by a team driven by a passion for skating and a nostalgic pull toward the visual culture of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. The brand built its identity on bold graphics, quality completes, and an inclusive approach to who skateboarding is for. The Neptune fits squarely in that mission: a technically capable surf skate wrapped in artwork that makes it worth displaying when it is off the ground.
Who It Is For
The Neptune suits surfers using it to stay sharp between sessions, skaters who want the biomechanical feedback of surf-style pumping, and riders looking for a cruiser with enough visual personality to match its performance credentials. The pintail outline and surf-skate geometry reward committed carving more than technical street skating.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Impala
- Model
- Neptune Surf Skate
- Deck Length
- 30 in
- Shape
- Surf-inspired pintail
- Setup
- Complete (deck, trucks, wheels, griptape)
- Trucks
- Surf-skate pivot trucks, silver finish
- Wheels
- Cream urethane
- Griptape
- Black, pre-applied
- Graphic Artist
- Char Bataille
- Graphic Theme
- Zodiac signs (all twelve)
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- Impala Skate, Melbourne, Australia (founded 2017)
- MPN
- itemMatrix-38451
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes a surf skate different from a regular cruiser?
- A surf skate uses a pivoting front truck that allows a much deeper lean and tighter turning radius than a standard skateboard truck. This lets you generate speed by pumping your body weight through carves, mimicking the mechanics of surfing. The Neptune uses this surf-skate truck setup on a pintail deck shape that reinforces the surf feel.
- Is the Impala Neptune Surf Skate good for beginner skaters?
- The Neptune can work for beginners who are drawn to cruising and carving rather than tricks. The surf-skate truck geometry is more responsive than a traditional truck, which takes a small amount of adjustment to get used to, but many beginners find the intuitive pump-and-carve motion easier to learn than street skating fundamentals.
- Can surfers use the Neptune as an off-season training tool?
- Yes. The pump-and-carve mechanics of a surf skate engage the same hip-and-shoulder rotation used when surfing, making it a recognized cross-training method for surfers who want to stay sharp between sessions or in flat conditions.
- Does the Neptune come fully assembled?
- Yes. The Neptune ships as a complete setup with trucks mounted and wheels fitted. It is ready to ride out of the box, though riders can adjust truck tightness to personal preference.
- Who is the artist behind the Neptune graphic?
- The deck graphic is a collaboration with illustrator Char Bataille, featuring all twelve zodiac signs as illustrated animals on a periwinkle background. The artwork runs the full length of the deck bottom.
- Is neptune skating the same as surf skating?
- The Impala Neptune is a surf skate, so yes, riding the Neptune is surf skating. The name refers to the specific model in the Impala lineup, and the board is built around the same surf-skate truck technology and pintail shape that defines the category.
- Where can I buy the Impala Neptune Surf Skate?
- The Impala Neptune Surf Skate is available at Island Water Sports, both in South Florida and online at islandwatersports.com.