Askateshop is a type ofstore that sellsskateboard parts andskateboarding apparel.[1] When financially possible, skate shopssponsor local riders and promote skateboarding locally throughskate videos and demonstrations, referred to as "demos".[2]
In 1962, the surf shop "Val-Surf" inHollywood became the first skate shop when they carried the first self-produced skateboards. These boards, sold complete, featured a surfboard shape androller skatetrucks.[3]
Professional skateboarderJeff Grosso referred to skate shops as "Jedi temples for skateboarding".[4]
