The core skate shop
My story goes back a few decades, to say the least, around 1984 when I was a wee lad, also about 220 pounds lighter. I received my first skateboard. Some of you may remember the old school “penny board” with clay wheels and a small square piece of grip-tape right in the middle of the deck. It was red and made of plastic. I loved that skateboard.
Passion is all you need – you don’t have to be an amazing pro-level skater to enjoy skateboarding. People of all ages can enjoy the adrenaline rush, the feeling of accomplishment when you land your first Ollie, Kickflip or a Halfcab Noseslide Nollie Heelflip Out LOL. No need for a super expensive deck either, just grab a cheap one and wreck that thing. My love for skateboarding is why I have a skate shop. Nothing more, if you have a cool picture or story, let us know. Road rash doesn’t care how good you are; it is an equal opportunity employer.
My love for Art and Skateboarding go hand in hand. Both need a certain amount of creativity and talent to achieve better than average, and I appreciate that. I remember the excitement as a kid going into a local skate shop, so many options, so many cool designs, possibilities were endless.
Here, at this little shop located in Bavaria, Germany, I try to replicate that feeling so I can share it with all the new generations of skaters. I love what I do, and I want that passion to be seen in the way I run my shop.
Skateboarding is about the people that you meet and friendships you create. Road-trips, packing in a tiny car, and hitting up some skateparks 100-200 miles away. The gnarly hills you bomb, the amount of peroxide you use to help heal your road rash, that adrenaline rush, the internal fortitude it takes to be able to do a certain trick. It takes hard work and dedication, it is a prime example of busting your ass doing what you love. I am sure you can tell I am all about the feeling of skating, not the fashion.
We want to embody the spirit of “The Search for Animal Chin”. Oh… you don’t know that movie? Look it up on You-Tube. 🙂
Are you searching for a reliable and trustworthy skate shop that carries all your skateboarding essentials? Look no further than us! Our store is truly dedicated to the skateboarding community, and we have everything you need to take your passion for skateboarding to the next level.
We pride ourselves on offering a vast selection of skateboard completes and decks from all the trusted brands, but we don’t stop there. Our inventory boasts a wide variety of longboards, bearings, helmets, nuts, bolts, bushings, skate wax, skate tools, and more. We even have t-shirts, hoodies, and book bags in stock for those looking to represent their love for skateboarding. Our Skate Pro-Shop is always on point and fully stocked.
We also sponsor local skaters who show true passion and drive. If you’re interested, send us a link to your skate video and tag us on Instagram or Facebook @Skitch.crew. If our current Skitch crew approves of your awesome tricks, we could be offering you a sponsorship opportunity!
We are proud to support local skate competitions, and we are active in local youth summer skate camps and skate competitions. Come visit us and take a peek at all our goodies – and remember, all our complete setup’s come with free grip tape!
T-Shirts & Apparel
“When I was about 8-9 years old (approximately), I was at a Grateful Dead concert and my mother bought me my first Grateful Dead shirt from the lovely people at Liquid Blue t-shirt company. This was in the late 80s, and since then, I have always picked up a new shirt from them whenever they were at a concert. My mother has quite a few t-shirts from the shop, but she got hers at the concerts. I am thrilled to be able to sell these awesome t-shirts from a great company that has been around since the 80s.
Music has always been a huge part of my life. As far back as I can remember, my family was always playing music together, going to concerts, and hanging out to the good vibes that music brings. When I was a kid, around 8 years old, I went to my first Dead show (my parents are pretty big Deadheads to this day). Because of my amazing parents, I was lucky enough to see many great bands like The Who, Steve Miller Band, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, The Cars, Rusted Root, Dave Matthews, The Cure, Slipknot, Rammstein, Limp Bizkit (before they sucked), Led Zeppelin, Everclear, ZZ-Top, Dog Eat Dog, Slash, Shinedown, and many more. I have seen some shows lol. The point I am trying to make is that I feel music is the language of the soul, and that carries over into art as well.
We carry Officially Licensed Liquid Blue t-shirts and DC, Element, and Thrasher t-shirts and hoodies. We carry most designs in S, M, L, XL, XXL, some in 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL. The stock and designs of our t-shirts are based on demand, and we get new t-shirts every three to four months. All Liquid Blue t-shirts are Officially licensed from Liquid Blue located in Derry, New Hampshire, USA. We also have backpacks, ball-caps, belts, wallets, and other clothing accessories.”
