Ish Cepeda Leaves April Skateboards and Expands His Brand Gas Giants to Skateboard Decks

Gas Giants started as a clothing brand back in December 2021, but now it’s stepping up with skateboard decks.

Skaters started noticing little changes earlier this year.

Around March 2025, Ish started disappearing from April Skateboards’ team page. No posts, no announcements, nothing.

He didn’t say anything to the skate community, and Shane O’Neill, who runs April, stayed quiet too. It left everyone guessing, but Ish kept it on the low.

Now it’s official. Ish isn’t riding for April anymore. He’s fully focused on Gas Giants and taking it into its own lane with decks.

This wasn’t a random idea; it’s something he’s been building quietly behind the scenes.

He dropped the first Gas Giants decks on his birthday, marking a new chapter for himself and the brand at the same time.

The release is personal and intentional, not just a random drop since it came out on his special day.

Gas Giants started with clothes, but now it’s becoming a full skate brand. It’s not just merch with Ish’s name on it anymore.

This is a brand with its own style, direction, and story. For fans who have been following Ish, this expansion comes as a natural next step.

Big ups to Ish on the birthday drop and congrats on leveling up Gas Giants. The decks are out, the brand is growing, and it’s exciting to see where he takes it next.