Love is a funny thing that comes in many different forms. Skateboarding has developed an entire culture and way of life. It sucks you in and rewards you with new tricks, terrain and technology. Part of what makes skating amazing is the dedicated people who have built it as an industry. They didn't do it with corporate takeovers or expensive marketing campaigns, they did it from their passion and love of skating.
Many of these people own independent skate shops. Do your part and help support them by getting others to dive into the passion of skateboarding. Oh yeah... fuck Kmart and those other greedy box-stores!
Uninformed skaters/consumers need your help. You can lend a hand and help support local skate shops by downloading these SYLSS "Crappy Skateboard" WARNING LABELS (4-up PDF files) and stick 'em on those crappy products you encounter in the mall, discount stores, toy stores and sporting goods stores.
Only independent skateboard shops sell quality products that won't break or fall apart in the first 10 minutes of use. Boards purchased from crappy department stores and gluttonous box-stores are unsafe and will usually result in unnecessary injuries.
Your local skate shop is the only place that cares about you and ensuring you get high quality equipment. Department stores, toy stores and sporting goods stores only want your money. Independent skate shops want to keep you as a customer by helping you get the best products available.
Check out our Support Your Local Independent Skateboard Shop resource center #sylss.
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