Now that you know what to look for in your skate, from my article on, How to Buy your First Skateboard, it’s onto where to make your first skate purchase. Below you will find a few of my favorite shops who have competitive pricing on their skates and will also be great at helping you find the right skate for you. (Note that some are local to the Portland area but they ALL have an online shop!)

Cal Skate Skateboards: If you are new to skating, or simply want to speak with a skate -god before you make your purchase, then Calsk8 has the expert’s just for you. With boards starting from $80 bucks, you are bound to get exactly what you need here. Not a Portland local? They even have an online shop.

Exit Real World: These guys are actually all over town. Read our shop review on them to learn what they are all about and then listen up. You can get your entire skate set up for $100 bucks, and it will be from a skate specialist who knows what they are up to. If you don’t need the help in the store, or don’t live in Portland, you can get the same set up online for only $90 bucks. Think about it.

Shrunken Head Skateboards: Another local gem that even has an online store. Check ‘em out.

Vans:  If you are lucky enough to live near a Vans Store, their full skate set up’s start at only $70 bucks.

Really wanting a great deal on your skate? Check out Next Adventure or Play it Again Sports.

So now you know what to buy AND where to get it. Now all you need it to learn how to ride it. Check back tomorrow for some tips on learning how to skate. Are you a seasoned skater who has something to share share with the rest of us? Let us know as Skate Week wouldn’t be the same without your tips and tricks. Hit us up at westboundboarder@gmail.com.