Comments on: The Generation Gap of Skateboarding http://www.sublimited.net/skateboard-culture/the-generation-gap-of-skateboarding.html Skateboarding and Nothing Else Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:26:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: dkn http://www.sublimited.net/skateboard-culture/the-generation-gap-of-skateboarding.html/comment-page-1#comment-958 dkn Thu, 08 May 2008 05:40:01 +0000 http://72.47.194.169/?p=210#comment-958 bueno, stereo, city all very legit small companies that i'm sure would love to get support! plus they are pretty popular, and would definitely sell around here. i'm sick of my local shop, i'm on the team and i hardly know the employees, they have ------ product, are out of touch with skateboarding, and denied me free grip tape today. they even forget i'm on the team! it's so wack. i really want to start a small shack with some legit product near the new skatepark. i'm not so sure how it would do in wyoming, but i would feel like a much better human being if i actually went through with this dream. i've enjoyed reading this website very much, i'm only 17 but i was directed to this website by google after searching "how to start a skateshop" i plan on majoring in web design in the future, i dropped out and got my G.E.D. because i couldn't stand highschool. i'm attending community college next semester. i've started on an online portfolio ( dknportfolio.com ) to help with scholarships after i finish schooling here, i really hope my future turns out well so i can be involved with skateboarding. i don't want to be a pro skateboarder, but i would love to atleast be involved! anyways, thanks for putting this website on the net, it's very inspirational to me and i wish you luck with the shop. bueno, stereo, city

all very legit small companies that i’m sure would love to get support! plus they are pretty popular, and would definitely sell around here.

i’m sick of my local shop, i’m on the team and i hardly know the employees, they have —— product, are out of touch with skateboarding, and denied me free grip tape today. they even forget i’m on the team! it’s so wack. i really want to start a small shack with some legit product near the new skatepark. i’m not so sure how it would do in wyoming, but i would feel like a much better human being if i actually went through with this dream.

i’ve enjoyed reading this website very much, i’m only 17 but i was directed to this website by google after searching “how to start a skateshop” i plan on majoring in web design in the future, i dropped out and got my G.E.D. because i couldn’t stand highschool. i’m attending community college next semester. i’ve started on an online portfolio ( dknportfolio.com ) to help with scholarships after i finish schooling here, i really hope my future turns out well so i can be involved with skateboarding. i don’t want to be a pro skateboarder, but i would love to atleast be involved!

anyways, thanks for putting this website on the net, it’s very inspirational to me and i wish you luck with the shop.

]]> By: Baard http://www.sublimited.net/skateboard-culture/the-generation-gap-of-skateboarding.html/comment-page-1#comment-957 Baard Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:45:13 +0000 http://72.47.194.169/?p=210#comment-957 I'm 23 and I opened my skateshop in june 2006 for the same reason one of you guys did, dissatisfaction with the only shop aroud. It wasn't because of the products they were carrying, it was simply because they were/are a chain who don't give a $#@% about supporting the scene. The way the industry works here in Norway is as follows; there are a handfull of distributors, 3-4 chains and some independent shops here and there. Now, the chain that's leading the charge on the online market (the same one i was unhappy with) have some of the distr. in headlock. Meaning that the mentioned distr. won't sell me products because this chain-owner don't like competition. So, the distributors i use are the ones who's had enough of this riddiculous behavior. I'm missing out on Crailtap, but i'm down with Plan B and Sole-tech, and most likely dlxsf in the near future. My hometown isn't really big enough for two shops, I've got an extra job to pay the bills. But #$% it, I'm doing it out of love and hopefully someday I can quit my other job. Working 10 hours a day is ok, but it means more solo sessions at the park. I prefer to skate with my friends, allthough it's nice to skate alone at times. I think it would be easier if had my shop in a bigger city, as my shop is a bit alternative (it's more like a skate/record shop). Anyways, good luck to all of you who's starting up skateshops for the right reasons. It takes time to make it, but if you're devoted it will work out (though you might loose your girlfriend). Support your local scene! I’m 23 and I opened my skateshop in june 2006 for the same reason one of you guys did, dissatisfaction with the only shop aroud. It wasn’t because of the products they were carrying, it was simply because they were/are a chain who don’t give a $#@% about supporting the scene. The way the industry works here in Norway is as follows; there are a handfull of distributors, 3-4 chains and some independent shops here and there. Now, the chain that’s leading the charge on the online market (the same one i was unhappy with) have some of the distr. in headlock. Meaning that the mentioned distr. won’t sell me products because this chain-owner don’t like competition. So, the distributors i use are the ones who’s had enough of this riddiculous behavior. I’m missing out on Crailtap, but i’m down with Plan B and Sole-tech, and most likely dlxsf in the near future.

My hometown isn’t really big enough for two shops, I’ve got an extra job to pay the bills. But #$% it, I’m doing it out of love and hopefully someday I can quit my other job. Working 10 hours a day is ok, but it means more solo sessions at the park. I prefer to skate with my friends, allthough it’s nice to skate alone at times. I think it would be easier if had my shop in a bigger city, as my shop is a bit alternative (it’s more like a skate/record shop).

Anyways, good luck to all of you who’s starting up skateshops for the right reasons. It takes time to make it, but if you’re devoted it will work out (though you might loose your girlfriend). Support your local scene!

]]> By: Aiden http://www.sublimited.net/skateboard-culture/the-generation-gap-of-skateboarding.html/comment-page-1#comment-956 Aiden Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:44:21 +0000 http://72.47.194.169/?p=210#comment-956 ok mate if you ever open up you want to give gr8 deals sponsorship and tell them what they would be best buying for there needs ok mate if you ever open up you want to give gr8 deals sponsorship and tell them what they would be best buying for there needs

]]> By: Greg l Owens http://www.sublimited.net/skateboard-culture/the-generation-gap-of-skateboarding.html/comment-page-1#comment-955 Greg l Owens Sun, 07 Jan 2007 16:22:39 +0000 http://72.47.194.169/?p=210#comment-955 I hate to hear that 31 is "Ancient" i'm 43 and have been skating since i was 14. My nephew is a sponsored skater. I'm still having a blast, however i don't bounce like i used to i tend to break now. SKATE ON, Greg Owens elfontherox@windstream.net I hate to hear that 31 is “Ancient” i’m 43 and have been skating since i was 14. My nephew is a sponsored skater. I’m still having a blast, however i don’t bounce like i used to i tend to break now.
SKATE ON,
Greg Owens
elfontherox@windstream.net

]]> By: Eamonn http://www.sublimited.net/skateboard-culture/the-generation-gap-of-skateboarding.html/comment-page-1#comment-954 Eamonn Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:16:04 +0000 http://72.47.194.169/?p=210#comment-954 I worked in a skate shop for about the past 6 years. At our shop we carried pretty much every company listed in these comments, Blind/World/Almost and all the other dwindle distribution companies seemed to sell really well with the little kids usually age 12 and under. Once a kid hits his teens, he is hanging out with his skate freinds and trying to do something in skating, other then look cool with his Reaper blind board, or his flambo III deck. So generally teens and up skate the more legitimate skate companies like Alien, Habitat, Black label, Girl Chocolate, etc... Another factor is that blind and world are made in china and are really inexpensive (dare i use the word cheap?) for shops to purchase and they can make a huuuge markup on them, unlike the american made boards that cost the shops a bit more. But shops gotta do what they gotta do to stay afloat, even if it means taking juniors money for a Flamebo III deck. Support your local shop though, your local scene, and skateboard company. Check out Convoy Skateboards. later. I worked in a skate shop for about the past 6 years. At our shop we carried pretty much every company listed in these comments, Blind/World/Almost and all the other dwindle distribution companies seemed to sell really well with the little kids usually age 12 and under. Once a kid hits his teens, he is hanging out with his skate freinds and trying to do something in skating, other then look cool with his Reaper blind board, or his flambo III deck. So generally teens and up skate the more legitimate skate companies like Alien, Habitat, Black label, Girl Chocolate, etc…

Another factor is that blind and world are made in china and are really inexpensive (dare i use the word cheap?) for shops to purchase and they can make a huuuge markup on them, unlike the american made boards that cost the shops a bit more. But shops gotta do what they gotta do to stay afloat, even if it means taking juniors money for a Flamebo III deck.

Support your local shop though, your local scene, and skateboard company. Check out Convoy Skateboards.

later.

]]> By: Nevets http://www.sublimited.net/skateboard-culture/the-generation-gap-of-skateboarding.html/comment-page-1#comment-953 Nevets Wed, 22 Nov 2006 03:15:23 +0000 http://72.47.194.169/?p=210#comment-953 I mostly see shop decks at skateparks so you should probaly concentrate more on realy good graphics for your decks. but be sure to stock zero and element for all of the 14 and unders to buy. I mostly see shop decks at skateparks so you should probaly concentrate more on realy good graphics for your decks. but be sure to stock zero and element for all of the 14 and unders to buy.

]]> By: airn720 http://www.sublimited.net/skateboard-culture/the-generation-gap-of-skateboarding.html/comment-page-1#comment-952 airn720 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 22:13:41 +0000 http://72.47.194.169/?p=210#comment-952 You all have valid points for darn sure. I am 34 and only stopped skating for 4 years due to a skate realted injury and had to be in traction for 2 of those years. But it seems in those 4 years stuff really changed. I sorta got used to ridinf the pop sickle sticks (only the wide ones though 8.5's to 9's) but I am fully only skating old skool decks now. And !##$ are they hard to find with the exception of Powwell and Skull and other knock off stuff. I live in FLA and most of the shops aren't really that bad but you still get the wannna-be emo kid behind the counter that looks at you like your his dad at Wal-Mart trying to buy your kid a deck. All I have left is one shop I finally found from many many phone calls that started carrying some SHAPED boards. I hate buying stuff of the internet I want to be able to stand on it and feel the concave and the way the board will be. Oh well I guess its up to us to teach all the younger kids how to be now and not let them turn into some skate snob. The funniest thing is going to the parks and ripping and the kids are like" man your pretty good for an old guy........" You all have valid points for darn sure. I am 34 and only stopped skating for 4 years due to a skate realted injury and had to be in traction for 2 of those years. But it seems in those 4 years stuff really changed. I sorta got used to ridinf the pop sickle sticks (only the wide ones though 8.5’s to 9’s) but I am fully only skating old skool decks now. And !##$ are they hard to find with the exception of Powwell and Skull and other knock off stuff. I live in FLA and most of the shops aren’t really that bad but you still get the wannna-be emo kid behind the counter that looks at you like your his dad at Wal-Mart trying to buy your kid a deck. All I have left is one shop I finally found from many many phone calls that started carrying some SHAPED boards. I hate buying stuff of the internet I want to be able to stand on it and feel the concave and the way the board will be. Oh well I guess its up to us to teach all the younger kids how to be now and not let them turn into some skate snob. The funniest thing is going to the parks and ripping and the kids are like” man your pretty good for an old guy……..”

]]> By: pixelfactor http://www.sublimited.net/skateboard-culture/the-generation-gap-of-skateboarding.html/comment-page-1#comment-951 pixelfactor Sun, 03 Sep 2006 11:58:57 +0000 http://72.47.194.169/?p=210#comment-951 Hi Guys, I kina know what your going through as ive had a few friends back in the states venture into owning skateshops. Its hard, but if done right can be very good! Ive got a few contacts back in the states for some very cheap merch....if anyone is interested ? Skate shirts (around 5� plus shipping), last years models on all shoes (at around 10� to 20� per pair + shipping cost) and a bunch of other bits that you guys may find interesting. boxedagency@gmail.com or <a href="http://www.pixelfactor.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.pixelfactor.org</a> p.s. If you guys ever have any reviews or features you would like done please let me know and i will gladly submit it to our site or include it in our magazine if its interesting enough :) cheers Hi Guys,

I kina know what your going through as ive had a few friends back in the states venture into owning skateshops. Its hard, but if done right can be very good!

Ive got a few contacts back in the states for some very cheap merch….if anyone is interested ? Skate shirts (around 5� plus shipping), last years models on all shoes (at around 10� to 20� per pair + shipping cost) and a bunch of other bits that you guys may find interesting.

boxedagency@gmail.com

or

http://www.pixelfactor.org

p.s. If you guys ever have any reviews or features you would like done please let me know and i will gladly submit it to our site or include it in our magazine if its interesting enough :)
cheers

]]> By: json http://www.sublimited.net/skateboard-culture/the-generation-gap-of-skateboarding.html/comment-page-1#comment-950 json Thu, 03 Aug 2006 01:39:50 +0000 http://72.47.194.169/?p=210#comment-950 i'm psyched to have found this site. i'm 28 (soon to be 29), started skating in 89... i quit about 10 years ago. why? i dunno. lost interest a bit maybe, but it didn't help that there seemed to be a real trend of arrogance among young skaters ('m assuming this sort of hasn't changed) and more emphasis on "tech" as opposed to style and having FUN. it bummed me out BIG TIME. anyhoo, 10 years later, i find myself missing skating more and more. i'm picking up the board again and, looking around online, observing the industry after a decade of absence and it's mind-boggling how different things are. what the heck happened to Blind and World Industries? they're SO goofy and childish now. they seem to really be going for middle America or something. things are SOOOO different now! ha ha... but it's nice to see that there are still some of you guys at it. Foundation, Toy Machine, Krooked seem to be doing some great $%@#. also, it kinda blew my mind that Skull Skates is still around (actually, i was pretty stoked on that). things change, i guess. gone are the days where it was seen as a sort of "outsider" subculture. that's good and bad. i dunno. i'm psyched to see how many public parks there are now, etc etc... i miss the subversive qualities companies used to have. i'm glad that some of em are still aroudn, though i’m psyched to have found this site. i’m 28 (soon to be 29), started skating in 89… i quit about 10 years ago. why? i dunno. lost interest a bit maybe, but it didn’t help that there seemed to be a real trend of arrogance among young skaters (’m assuming this sort of hasn’t changed) and more emphasis on “tech” as opposed to style and having FUN. it bummed me out BIG TIME. anyhoo, 10 years later, i find myself missing skating more and more. i’m picking up the board again and, looking around online, observing the industry after a decade of absence and it’s mind-boggling how different things are. what the heck happened to Blind and World Industries? they’re SO goofy and childish now. they seem to really be going for middle America or something. things are SOOOO different now! ha ha… but it’s nice to see that there are still some of you guys at it. Foundation, Toy Machine, Krooked seem to be doing some great $%@#. also, it kinda blew my mind that Skull Skates is still around (actually, i was pretty stoked on that).

things change, i guess. gone are the days where it was seen as a sort of “outsider” subculture. that’s good and bad. i dunno. i’m psyched to see how many public parks there are now, etc etc… i miss the subversive qualities companies used to have. i’m glad that some of em are still aroudn, though

]]> By: Brandon http://www.sublimited.net/skateboard-culture/the-generation-gap-of-skateboarding.html/comment-page-1#comment-949 Brandon Sat, 22 Jul 2006 19:04:03 +0000 http://72.47.194.169/?p=210#comment-949 Thank You!!! Customer service sucks in most skate shops but why does it? The skateshop that was buy me had great guys that worked in there, alway willing to help with anything from product to trick tips. I dont know if it is the whole "emo" attitude that El Hypno brought up or what. It seriously feels like in most skateshops now a days that its a burden for them to help you but i have also ran into this attitude problem at some Vans stores also. I dont know, i am only 21 so its not the whole, im the old guy thing yet. Brain i am glad there is someone out there willing to give some customer service along with the sport that i love. Thank You!!! Customer service sucks in most skate shops but why does it? The skateshop that was buy me had great guys that worked in there, alway willing to help with anything from product to trick tips. I dont know if it is the whole “emo” attitude that El Hypno brought up or what. It seriously feels like in most skateshops now a days that its a burden for them to help you but i have also ran into this attitude problem at some Vans stores also. I dont know, i am only 21 so its not the whole, im the old guy thing yet. Brain i am glad there is someone out there willing to give some customer service along with the sport that i love.

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