NHS Fall 2026: Fresh Decks, Wheels, Trucks & Fall Layers

Fall sessions call for a fresh setup and a few extra layers. The NHS Fall 2026 collection at The Dark Slide brings together this season’s decks, trucks, wheels, grip, apparel and accessories from Santa Cruz, Creature, Independent, Slime Balls, Ricta, OJ and Mob.

Santa Cruz: Freaks, reissues and new pro decks

Santa Cruz gets weird with the Roskopp Warthog Freaks 11-inch deck and Winkowski Dope Planet Micro Freaks. Prefer a classic shape? Fall reissues include Gregor Rankine’s Monster, Natas Kaupas’ Sketch Panther, Roskopp Five in Cool Grey and Grabke’s Exploding Clock in Pink.

The collection also includes Asta’s Cosmic Cat Twin, Delfino’s Ouroboros and Puppet Master Feelbase, plus VX decks from McCoy, Wooten and Winkowski. Compare widths, shapes and construction on each product page to find your next ride.

Creature: new wood for the horde

Creature’s Fall lineup covers a wide range of shapes: Worthington Scout VX, Torres Jaguar and Eyes Stumps, Bonehead models, Wasted graphics and Gravette’s Hippie Skull IV. Gravette’s Fall apparel celebrates 20 years on Creature and joins the collection alongside Creature flannel, headwear and accessories.

Independent trucks, seasonal wheels and Mob grip

Build around Independent Gravette Pro Stage 11 Hollow trucks, Realtree APX Stage 11 trucks or Stage 4 Hollow Full Bar Black trucks. Choose the size that matches your deck.

Slime Balls brings Worm Holes, Sam Hitz guest wheels, Roskopp Five graphics and light-up options. OJ’s lineup includes Winkowski Samurai Double Duro, Ace Pelka Slappy Redz 2, Tony Latham Full Combo and 70mm Vandals Dirt Tires. Ricta adds Appleyard Clouds and colorful Clouds options, while Mob finishes things off with Realtree APX and Natas Sketch Panther grip.

Wheel size and hardness vary throughout the range. Check the product specifications before choosing wheels for street skating, parks or cruising.

Layers and extras for Fall

Browse Santa Cruz Grabke Exploding Dot hoodies and the Strip Classics Canvas Work Jacket, Independent Realtree apparel, flannels, hats, socks, bags and accessories. Pick your size and color on the product page; availability varies by item.

Shop the NHS Fall 2026 collection

Planning ahead? Visit our NHS Holiday 2026 collection for the next seasonal drop, including Santa Cruz reissue decks currently available to preorder. Check those listings for expected release timing.