Awesome skate shop, the only one around but the owner is a founder of the skate park nearby in St…read morePetes and has done a bunch in the skate world. The side of the shop is painted by a famous skater whose deck I actually got. Little skate ramp in the back. Jay is a super chill dude to talk to, very friendly and helpful, all around good vibes here check it out.

So I feel bad because their 1 review is rough so here I go. I am not a skater by any means but my…read moreson is and we were in town and he wanted to stop by. We also don't have any local skate shops where we live so it was good to shop local. The shop is a little hard to find if you're not familiar with the area but find it, it's worth it. The dude working was very nice-greeted us and asked if we were looking for something specific and told us about the sales they had. Btw their logo is pretty cool-anyway he helped my son find his board and whatever stuff he needed with it was never pushy or pretentious. Give this shop a shot.

Staff here was very helpful getting my son set up for his new hobby. They answered questions, gave…read moresuggestions, and let us know of all the assistance that he could get at the skate park. 11.10.202

Great place for people that are skateboarders and folks that want to learn how to skateboard.read more

Every time I visit here, the staff makes me feel like I belong. Even if I ask stupid questions…read more Awesome staff! Awesome prices! Awesome service! By far, the best shop in Pinellas County.

I went in here while on vacation because I didn't want to check a skateboard on the plane. This is…read moremy favorite skate shop in the area, too. I might like the Tarpon one a little better if for no other reason than the selection. I ended up having to go to Tarpon anyways to get the bushings I wanted. All good. Dude was helpful but not annoying like they can be at mall shops. He kept me from making a mistake with my set up too. I almost out 169s on my card, but the 159s were the right ones. Independent Hollows, son! I never owned a Santa Cruz board in the old days, but my brother loved em. I had been sweating the Dressen Rose Cross for a minute, so I grabbed one finally! They had Spitfires 80HD Chargers too, which I think are discontinued by the manufacturer. That's a bummer because these wheels are dope. I usually use OG Reed's bearings, but dude convinced me to try Super Red's. No regrets on that decision, either. It was a bit more, but I really dig the bearings they feel crazy fast & smooth. Might be the wheels too since I've been riding 99s for a while prior to setting this up. My sister in law got my brother some shoes and dude gave us a bunch of stickers. I promised I'd stick em on every cop car I saw while on vacation. Good looking out, Westside. I'll see y'all again next time.

Yoooo! Only 5 stars is whack! Westside deserves 6 minimum! This shop is skate run for the skaters…read moreand it's assuring knowing that your hard earned money goes back to the DIY scene. If they weren't generous enough to offer free shipping, I'd drive the hour+ and gladly pass every shop along the way to get to Westside. John and Zetchy are the realest dawgs in the game! If you don't shop Westside I don't skate with you.

Westside is a great local skateshop and has been in business since around 1997 which is a long time…read morein skateboarding as well as in dog years. This is their original location though they have a few others now, too, I think. They carry just about everything you'd want or need for skateboarding including a wide array of decks, trucks, wheels, and shoes including Nike SB and adidas Skateboarding. Because of their long local history, they've done colabs with a number of national brands and have some unique shirts and other products. One important note on their location: Google Maps does not show the accurate location! The actual shop is about half a mile south of where Google indicates it is but yes it is in a shopping center off US 19. Keep driving south on US 19 and look on what will be on your right if heading south for a strip mall called I think "Bradley Plaza". It has a bright blue roof and that's where Westside is.

Absolutely outstanding customer service and products. Aaron even let my son take home a demo board…read moreso he could really try it out - - at no charge! Aaron is extremely knowledgeable and offered us many options, including just making some adjustments to my son's existing board. Pricing is fair and the custom boards made on-site are epic! We are customers for life!

I'm still fairly new to skating, and I was looking for a longboard to help me practice. I drove 45…read moreminutes from Tampa to St. Pete to check this place out. The owner John was welcoming right off the bat and encouraged me to try out various demo boards to see which style I felt most comfortable with. After riding several boards of different sizes, shapes, wheels, etc., I felt confident when I picked out my particular set up. John never pressured me one way or the other, and I could tell he was very knowledgeable as well as patient. I would definitely recommend this place!

Just what I was looking for! After going to overpriced stores downtown, I found the flip flops with…read morea small heel I have been searching for! The people at the counter were friendly but didn't hover. I wish I had come here first :)

A ok, but it isn't a true beach shop bc they don't carry beach umbrellas or sunglasses…read more If youre looking for clothes for the beach, they have a good variety of bikinis, board shorts, sun dresses, etc. They also have skateboards. Definitely more of a clothing store and not a buy everything you need for the beach.

Nice little sports shop attached the the skating rink. Lots of ice skates and hockey gear as well…read moreas local team paraphernalia. You can get your skates baked or sharpened here, and the staff is very friendly and honest. Don't expect super fast service as they do not keep a huge staff, but when you get someone's attention, you'll really have it.

Can I have 10 stars, 15 stars or even 100 because it still would not be enough for this business. I…read morehave never met a manager and his staff who are so professional, kind, customer service driven and truly care about the customer like this group of people do. No matter how busy the shop is they always take care of each and every customer and treat them as if they are number one. Tell me one place that does that in today's world. Alan and his staff are THE BEST!!! Rinkside is where EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE should shop for all their hockey and figure skating needs. It is by far the most professional and well stocked pro shop. If they don't have it for some crazy reason they will get it as fast as they can with a smile!!!! PERFECT all the way around!!!

This place is a great resource if you have kids who are trying out various sports. Or if you are…read moretentatively considering a new athletic endeavor. Get used equipment so that you don't feel as awful if they don't take to the sport! As with any used goods place, selection is hit or miss. There's a decent selection of kid stuff since, well, kids grow out of things quickly. They also have some new stuff, although their prices for the new items seemed high to me. I found the sales people to be friendly and helpful, albeit a bit overwhelmed.

Great selection of great! The staff here is very knowledge and friendly. Thank to Paul for your helpread more

We live in Tennessee and stop in while on Vacation. The owners about my aha and I had a great times…read moretalking about our childhood skateboarding/BMX adventure. My son bought a board for his girl. it's a good place to shop and to be chilaxin the most..... Stop in for great service and great conversation.

Wifey bought me a hoodie here , said was a cool, old school place..older feller there, took my wife…read moreas a "hole in the wall" type gal, and pointed her to a few dive bars...good stuff

One of the friendliest, most helpful hard-core Surf, skate and fly fishing shops on God's great…read moreplanet Earth. What Jacob has built in this community is more than just wood, foam, fiberglass and feathers. It's a gathering place for everyone and anyone that loves Sarasota or the Florida lifestyle. Get you some Compound! Just don't start surfing... It's already way too crowded

Sal in the fishing department took great care of me during the purchase of a new fly rod. His…read morerecommendations were spot on, he was very friendly and professional, and he set it up perfectly! Eric at the front counter was very friendly and welcoming as well. I would definitely recommend The Compound to any anglers looking for a real pro shop. Thanks!