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Custom Skateboard
updated: Oct 08, 2012, 9:20 AM
My son would like a custom built skateboard for his birthday. Where is the best local place to get one for
him?
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COMMENT 329173
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2012-10-08 09:27 AM |
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Church of Skatan. Just go in and tell them you want to order a custom skate. If you want to save some money and add convenience, Google "warehouse skateboards" and do it all online.
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COMMENT 329174
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2012-10-08 09:27 AM |
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Church of Skatan!
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AQUAHOLIC
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2012-10-08 10:07 AM |
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Try Powell-Peralta, a local company. You can make your own skateboard online! Here is the link... http://www.skateone.com
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COMMENT 329208
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2012-10-08 10:14 AM |
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I'd go Powell-Peralta.
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COMMENT 329216
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2012-10-08 10:23 AM |
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Skateboarding is dangerous..buy him a scooter; they are getting more popular than skateboards
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COMMENT 329221
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2012-10-08 10:26 AM |
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Make sure you get him a helmet also!
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LOUWHO?
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2012-10-08 10:47 AM |
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Play It Again Sports or Vans. Had a girlfriend die on a little scooter.... So I'm not sure those are safe either. Just make him always wear a HELMET!!!
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COMMENT 329261P
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2012-10-08 11:34 AM |
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Definitely Powell-Peralta at SkateOne. Local really nice people. Easy to talk to and they will do their best for you an your son.
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COMMENT 329273
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2012-10-08 11:54 AM |
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Surf Country in Goleta. Doug won't give you the cool-guy skate/surf shop vibe, I'm seen him very friendly and helpful to moms trying to hook their kids up, and doesn't oversell them.
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COMMENT 329278
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2012-10-08 11:59 AM |
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You do not and cannot MAKE your son wear a helmet. You SUGGEST that he wear one. And when your son hits 13 or 14 he will take it off whenever you are not looking, guaranteed.
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COMMENT 329328P
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2012-10-08 01:53 PM |
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278. Thanks. I was laughing out loud (derisively) at 221 and LOUWHO?'s comments. I'm a nearly 60-year-old female and even I know that is is UNCOOL to wear a helmet while skating. Witness the skateboard park (Cabrillo Blvd) kids, who are all scofflaws. When was the last time you saw a kid out on the street (State St. environs) wearing a helmet? Hahahahahaha.
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COMMENT 329472
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2012-10-08 07:03 PM |
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Get him a helmet so when he plows over people on state st he will be safe! And make sure he gives you those tickets for playing i mean riding down state on his new deck.
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COMMENT 329481
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2012-10-08 07:24 PM |
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Helmet is a must for a youngster until they learn some balance and can navigate on the board. And yes, they'll ditch it when they get a little bit older.
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COMMENT 329559
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2012-10-09 09:00 AM |
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Find out what kind of board/components he wants, as boards/parts do vary. Certain decks/trucks/bearings/wheels are different than others. Not necessarily better or worse, but different. Might be beneficial to either have him make a parts list or just bring him down there to build it. I know you can't really have the same element of surprise, but if you are going to be dropping some good money on a board, I'd make sure its something he wants. I like Doug at Surf Country as well, he's a nice guy.
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COMMENT 329564
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2012-10-09 09:21 AM |
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Church of Skatan!
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COMMENT 329568
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2012-10-09 09:32 AM |
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Powell-Peralta. They support a lot of local schools and fundraising efforts. Support them.
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COMMENT 329614P
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2012-10-09 11:53 AM |
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There will be a guy at the Surf Fest (Saturday 10/20) who does custom skateboards. He's from about an hour south of here so if you want local, try Doug at Surf Country. He'll get you a referral if he can't help you.
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COMMENT 329644
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2012-10-09 12:43 PM |
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Another vote for Powell.
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