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Purple Skunk
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On 4/23/2004
Boris
wrote in from
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Purple Skunk surely is the best skate shop out there!
Since i am very landlocked over here in germany, i really depend on good longboard stuff. Lizzie and the whole crew gave me the very best information on their products and due to their friendly and patient replies i finally ordered the landyachtz DH Race....I couldn't believe it, but i received the parcel the week after i placed my order! I can heartly recommend this shop to all the people, worldwide.... I am sure that i will order some more stuff within the next weeks...
Summer is coming,
Dankeschön and peace out!
B.
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Purple Skunk
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On 4/15/2004
Harald
wrote in from
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Purple Skunk....simply the best!
Lizzie and the crew just know what
service is!!!They just fix it for you
anytime....anywhere...WORLDWIDE!!!No prob.!!
And yes you get some gooodies X-tra too!!!
...and they realy care!
Thank`s
.......so I have to go and bomb some hill`s here in NORWAY now =)
Ride on...PURPLE SKUNK
Harald
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Mile High Skates
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On 4/8/2004 OTL
wrote in from
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Mark is going off, killer product and 10% off over $60.
The DVD collection here is great! Best prices and he keeps getting the new stuff(I have bought about 10-15 here).
Check out the price on krypto 76's now
Peace
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Purple Skunk, San Francisco, CA U.S.A.
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On 3/31/2004 lizzie
wrote in from
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Billy, at RED NIK SURF CO. in Calgary, Canada, we at the PURPLE SKUNK in San Francisco, CA thank you for networking for the skate community. We too would like to reciprocate and let the Canadians know GO TO RED NIK SURF CO. FIRST for your skate needs. Support your local skate shops.
If you're ever in Calgary or San Francisco, come on in and checkout the great personal customer service, skate equipment and demos! Cheers!
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skatewarehouse.com - amazing online service
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On 3/30/2004
Stevie
wrote in from
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skatewarehouse.com
I found these guys online yesterday while searching for Bones Hardcore yellow bushings. They had the best price: $3.99. I ordered 4 sets yesterday afternoon. They were sitting on my desk when I came into the office this morning. Less than one day. I kid you not. That's shipping from San Luis Obispo to downtown Los Angeles. Oh yeah!
skatewarehouse.com
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Red Nik Surf Co.
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On 3/30/2004 Billy
wrote in from
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Sorry it should be Red Nik not Hik. LOL.
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Red Hik Surf Co, Calgary Canada.
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On 3/30/2004
Billy
wrote in from
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Red Nik Surf Co has just expanded to 1800 sq ft, and with the snow gone and the parking lot clean has broken out the 20 demo boards for you to try out.
We are the biggest Long Board Shop in Canada and carry Sector9,Landyachtz, Tahoe, Surf 1,
Dregs, Bozi, Gravity, Seizmic, Skull Skates and True North. We carry Abec 11's, Krypto's, 3dm and powell wheels, as well as Indy's, randalls, Seizmic, Gullwing and Tracker Trucks. We carry all your Hardware, bearing and safety equipment as well. You can reach us at 403 685-4600, www.rednik.com, or surfrednik@shaw.ca , So check us out if you are in Calgary or call if you are in Canada, we will ship anywhere in Canada. Note: If you are from the States we ask that you call Purple Skunk first to see if they have what you are looking for, if not give us a ring.
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Z Sports Dist online skateshop
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On 3/29/2004
Eric
wrote in from
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www.zsportsdist.com
What more needs to be said?
They know the need for bigger boards and realize all oldschoolers don't come in one size.
Eric
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Vans Hi Tops
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On 3/22/2004 Bill
wrote in from
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Got an awesome pair of Vans Hi Tops from SkateAmerica.com, now if I could slalom like Kenny Mollica.
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In Memory of Brian Rogers - Helmet Use
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On 3/21/2004 Lizzie
wrote in from
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The Purple Skunk is onboard in promoting Universal Helmet Use. As of NOW, we will sell helmets at cost with the purchase of any complete so that dear Brian's death was not in vain, but a wakeup call to the skate community. This is the least we can do to avoid another tragedy in the skate world. Retailers, let's all jump on the bandwagon and make a special effort to promote helmet use to our customers. We're in the consumers face, so it's up to us to spread the awareness of protective lids. Thanks for listening.
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New Shop
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On 3/12/2004
luke
wrote in from
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Longboard-Slalom-Old School
www.casperskates.com
nuff said
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skate team tours and shop support
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On 3/12/2004 anytown USA
wrote in from
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An interesting thing happened recently. Our local park/shop, a privately owned ‘pay park’ was arranging for a tour stop with a big new school skateboard company. The company had told the management, if they ordered $XX of merchandise within a certain time frame, they would be added to the tour stops. After the order has been placed and most of it already sold, the skate company feels that a tour stop at a privately owned venture is not something they want to be part of. Also their allegiance rests with another shop, and they cant stop at our park because of business ‘nuances’ with the other shop.
There is an exceedingly large group of local kids that skate and shop at this park. They read the magazines, street skate, and buy these products and videos. They would definitely come to support this tour stop, they look up to this company. Sales for their product would soar locally, as the little kids (with parents’ money) bought the signature decks and such.
The newschool company is garbage, they are limiting their growth based on what they perceive as ‘real’ skaters versus grom fad level skaters. On top of this, they feel a pay park is not a good invironment.
I am thinking a boycott is in order. With the main reason being, the new school company simply does not want to support their customers unless they are of a certain skate personality type.
What is everyone’s take on this. On this board, there are lots of parents (old tranny skaters, downhill, freestyle, and slalom) that are dealing with our younger skaters that primarily street skate. How would you all feel if you knew a new school company was taking this sort of an approach which concerns their customer base?
As shop owners or company’s, how do you react to such an issue?
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Phone number longskate.com
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On 3/12/2004
ULK
wrote in from
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Hi all,
I want to contact Longskate.com by phone from France.
Can anybody tell me the name of the Boss and the phone number of his company ?
Thank you ( vannes.longskate@free.fr )
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Purple Skunk S.F.
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On 3/11/2004
Craig
wrote in from
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O.K... So I found out about Purple Skunk skate in Concrete Wave magazine. I visited their website with some questions, and after an almost immediate response from Lizzie I knew I had to hit the shop the next time I visited my sister in San Fransisco. WOW! Big kids toy store supreme.
I've gotten back into skating via longboards this last couple years, and have never seen such a selection of goodies. Did I mention Lizzie and the gang are friendly, knowledgeable, and cool!
The thing about their store I found most amazing, was the demo section. I mean, you won't believe the selection of ride before you buy combinations they have. I've wanted to switch gear and upgrade, but didn't know what to buy because no one I knew had the gear for me to ride. And I'm not going to buy blind and sit on the gear if I don't like it. So I know having such an extensive demo section is a big finacial commitment, but what a pay off for the customer. Thank you Purple Skunk!
I must have taken 8-10 boards out for a spin in the course of a half hour. And it really hepled me make up my mind on what to buy then, and in the future. Plus, it was a blast to just kick around the block on all those different set ups. This shop rocks! I will visit evry time I go to San Fransisco.
So if you're ever in the Bay area, you gotta hit the Skunk. You won't be disappointed. And all you other serious skate shops out there take heed! It's worth it for you to provide even just a few boards for your customers to ride, so they know what they want. You'll create rabid loyalty by doing so.
Thanks Lizzie and the rest of the crew at Purple Skunk!
...Just another mid-life kook trying to carve some turns and have a good time in this crazy stress filled world.
Craig...Portalnd, Or.
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SanDiego Skate Shops
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On 3/8/2004
Punx Girl
wrote in from
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anyone know of any skate shops in sandiego i'm headed up there from Wyoming in a month and im lookin for a new board so if ya guys know of ne good one leme know...email me at letsdance_08@hotmail.com
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Asphalt Playground
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On 3/4/2004
Eddy
wrote in from
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I just recieved a pair of 3DM 80 Avalons and one pair of 78 duro Avalons. Once again great service from Gary, thanks for the 3DM stickers bro. These wheels will come in kick some butt at LSJ 2004. Eddy Texas Outlaw
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Purple mecca
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On 3/4/2004 ghandi
wrote in from
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oh, to make my trek to mecca
I'd walk a thousand miles from here
to neel before the counter
and trade money for some gear
a shop that carries inventory
a novel idea it is
soon I hope to worship
the longboard goddess known as Liz
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Purple Skunk again
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On 2/27/2004 Dan
wrote in from
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This place rocks! There are a good number of very good online shops but,they cannot match the customer service here! Great customer service!lightning fast delivery and skate stuff I want and cannot seem to get in in the large city I live in.Now that I can walk I will be up to visit soon. Keep up the great work Lizzie and crew, it is much appreciated!
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Purple Skunk, SF, USA
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On 2/26/2004 Mark Bellone
wrote in from
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Lizzie and Gang,
It was simply an awesome and fun experience at your shop last friday! Never
before have I seen a skateshop that had Abec 11's, 3DMs, Seismics, Landyachtzs, Fibreflexs, etc... on display! And I dont know any cooler sales folk than you or Eli. Being deaf, a lot of people freeze up and dont know how to "act" when dealing with us. But the way you guys were, it was as if we were
friends for a long time. The world definitely needs more people of your kind.
The purple skunk isnt just a skateshop, it is Mecca and a longboarder would
know this just as soon as they step in the store. I wont be writing to Santa Claus any more since I will now go to your shop for all of my skating needs. And have some laughs too!
Stay fly,
Mark
P.S. the cutaway with 3DMs and biltins was really sweet!!
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Skate shops in NYC
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On 2/24/2004 Kwame
wrote in from
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Thanks Burns for the information, i'll def be investigating those shops when i arrive. Thanks i really appreciate the info.
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Shop Twinning
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On 2/21/2004 Lizzie
wrote in from
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Michael, make a deal with ya. When we come out your way, we'll swing by your shop and you do the same when you come out to the West Coast. Lunch will be on us. What about Brixton Skunk? :) Take care.
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nyc skate shop for Kwame
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On 2/21/2004 burns
wrote in from
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Autumn 212 677 6220 will order longboard gear, sometimes they have a 36" alva or similar in stock. 150 E. 2nd
Blades 212 477 7350 has several comet completes and some longboard wheels in stock in the B'way & Bond store.
NYpipe dreams 212 535 7473 has the most variety of in stock longboards in NYC and some slalom gear. York Ave at 85th.
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Gravity Sports, Renton (Seattle Area) WA
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On 2/21/2004
Greta
wrote in from
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Hey all, my old school pals at Gravity Sports have put up their website, it's still in the construction phase, but it's at www.gravitysports.com. These guys know their stuff. If you live here or visit the area, you should definitely stop on by. :)
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Shop Twinning
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On 2/21/2004 Michael
wrote in from
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I think Purple Skunk sounds a lot like our own Brixton Cycles! (even to the point of me knowing they treat deaf customers like any other,Mark!)
A great store, with enthusuatic staff. And a skatepark 20 feet away.
Sounds like NY needs a 'purple Cycles' branch soon!
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New York
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On 2/21/2004 Lizzie
wrote in from
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Hello, Kwame! If you have difficulty finding your longboard needs in NY, feel free to checkout purpleskunk.com or give us a buzz at (415)668-7905. We'll be happy to assist you with any longboard inquiries.
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