Where To Purchase Skate Materials

There are a plethora of options when picking out locations to buy decks, shoes, wheels, bearings, etc but the best place in my opinion would be your local skate shop.  Many locations such as Zoomies in the mall sell skate boarding materials, but the atmosphere is poor at best.  Places like Zoomies have no love for the sport and make no personal connections with the skaters whom shop there.  Places like Jerics have a real community feel which can only be provided by individuals that love skate boarding.  Getting to know your local skate shop also opens doors to potentially getting sponsored.  Large companies such as Zoomies do not have local sponsorships which a local shop normally provides.  A sponsorship is offer presented to individuals who have excellent attitudes and skating abilities.  A good sponsor or sponsors will provide clothing, shoes, and dicks for a reduced price or even for free.  Also the intrinsic benefits of purchasing your skate materials from a company which actually cares about skating will allow you to make many connections along with friends.  Although the skateboarding atmosphere seems that it is comprised of a bunch of thugs, for some reason when it comes to skate shops they are extremely loyal and respectful.  After talking to the Jerics owner he said that "his store only has about 20 dollars worth of merchandise stolen a month."  This sense of community is shared with individuals whom frequent the shop which allows you the opportunity to make number of friends.