Skate shop
In today's world, Skate shop has become a topic of great relevance and interest to various sectors of society. The impact of Skate shop has been reflected in multiple areas, from politics to technology, including culture and the economy. It is undeniable that Skate shop has generated a deep debate and has aroused great interest throughout the world. Throughout this article, we will explore different aspects related to Skate shop, analyzing its influence in various contexts and its relevance today.
A skateshop is a type of store that sells skateboard parts and skateboarding apparel.[1] When financially possible, skate shops sponsor local riders and promote skateboarding locally through skate videos and demonstrations, referred to as "demos".[2]
History
In 1962, the surf shop "Val-Surf" in Hollywood became the first skate shop when they carried the first self-produced skateboards. These boards, sold complete, featured a surfboard shape and roller skate trucks.[3]
Professional skateboarder Jeff Grosso referred to skate shops as "Jedi temples for skateboarding".[4]
Notable skate shops
- Rip City Skates - Santa Monica, CA[5]
- ZJ Boarding House - Santa Monica, CA[6]
- 510 Skateboarding - Berkeley, CA[7]
- 66 6th - San Francisco, CA[8]
- Cal Skate Skateboards - Portland, OR[9]
- Labor Skateshop - New York City, NY[10]
- KCDC Skateshop - Brooklyn, NY[11]
- Skate Brooklyn - Brooklyn, NY[12]
- Supreme - New York City, NY[13]
- Uncle Funkys Boards - New York City, NY[14]
- Central Skate Shop - Managua, Nicaragua[15]
- Church of Skatan - Santa Barbara, CA[16]
- L.A. Skate Co. - Los Angeles, CA[17]
- Coliseum Skateshop - Boston, MA[18]
- McGills Skateshop - Encinitas, CA[19]
- Ridin' High Skate Shop - Burlington, VT[20]
- Anti-Social Skateshop - Vancouver, British Columbia[21]
- Valley Skate & Surf
Gallery of skate shops from around the world
References
- ^ Ruhling, Nancy A. (11 July 2018). "Dropping Into Uncle Funkys Boards". The New York Times.
- ^ Romero, Dennis (11 March 2018). "Skateboarding, not surfing, should be California's official state sport". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
- ^ "History of Skateboarding | skatedeluxe Blog".
- ^ "Jeff Grosso's Loveletters to Skateboarding : Season 10". Jeff Grosso's Loveletters to Skateboarding : Season 10. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
- ^ "RIP CITY SKATES: A SANTA MONICA INSTITUTION TURNS 40". The Berrics.
- ^ "ZJ Boarding House - Los Angeles HOT LIST". la.cityvoter.com. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
- ^ "510 Skateboarding". East Bay Express.
- ^ "Thrasher Unveils San Francisco Flagship Store Located at 66 Sixth Street ⋆ SKATE NEWSWIRE". SKATE NEWSWIRE (Press release). 8 September 2018.
- ^ "Cal Skate Skateboards". Travel Portland. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
- ^ "Welcoming Labor, NYC's Finest Skate Shop". www.paradeworld.com. 2020-02-10. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ "Neighborhood Joint | KCDC Skate Shop (Published 2011)". The New York Times. 2011-09-22. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ "Skate Brooklyn Skate Shop | Shopping in Park Slope, Brooklyn". Time Out New York.
- ^ "50 Things You Didn't Know About Supreme". Complex.
- ^ Ruhling, Nancy A. (2018-07-11). "Dropping Into Uncle Funkys Boards". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
- ^ "Chico Brenes: Back to Nicaragua". X Games.
- ^ "Church of Skatan - Skate shop". MySkateSpots.com. Retrieved 2019-11-05.
- ^ "Skate Shops near Cerritos CA". losangeles.cerritoshyundai.com.
- ^ "New Plans Ahead". ESPN.com. 2009-11-23. Retrieved 2019-03-01.
- ^ "State Of Skate Shop Spotlight: McGill's Skateshop". Adventure Sports Network. 2013-01-08. Retrieved 2019-03-01.
- ^ Picard, Ken. "Ridin' High Again". Seven Days.
- ^ "Rick McCrank's "Abandoned" Ep.1 and Interview". www.thrashermagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-11-30.