The customer service here is amazing! We came in on a Sunday, and the gentleman that helped us was…read morevery informative and gave us good advice. He has an adorable small terrier pup named Bella, she is the welcoming committee here. There are very many good quality boards, roller skates, and even snowboards here! Would 100% recommend to anyone that is looking to support a local business. He even showed my younger sister how to get on the board, and showed other customers in the store how to use their skates.

Local shop that will actually try and help you and not just get as much money out of you as…read morepossible. The 2 dudes there are OGS that know what they are doing.

This record store is small but mighty. The collection of used vinyl is tiny but very well curated-…read moreI came across TWO Crass sleeves! The new selection is bigger but still small enough to clear your way through entirely in about thirty minutes. Their rap section was bigger than most stores thrice BMS' size and, again, was very well curated. If you go to the store and come out without having seen anything you want to purchase, you probably need to reassess your musical taste. I wish we'd have dropped in earlier so I could have checked out the hoodie and clothes section. It looked rad.

This was a great find for us. My teenage son has been skateboarding more seriously for about a year…read morenow and was looking to improve his board setup based on what he learned through practicing. We had gone to a number of other skate shops around and none had all of the hardware that he was looking for. We drove up to the somewhat rundown house in which Black Market Skates is located and my son's first question was 'Are we in the right place?' Having not always lived in the suburbs, my first thought when seeing the Independent banner hanging in the window was that not only were we in the right place, but that this is the real deal (not some mall replica of a skate shop). I'm into other sports and hobbies that don't necessarily attract a mainstream customer base so I know that the best retail stores for these activities are often not particularly dressed up. But what these types of shops do have are staff that know all about what they are selling and equipment designed to perform better (instead of just looking good in a store). The staff at Black Market Skates definitely know what they are talking about and provided in-depth advice on considerations such as what firmness of wheels that would best suit the type of skating that my son wanted to do. I was also really impressed by how much equipment they keep in stock. They have hundreds of decks and wheels as well as a wide selection of trucks and bearings. This is definitely a store that focuses on what skaters need for skating versus the clothing and shoes that wanna-bes are looking for to look like a skater. Given the large number of decks in stock (including their own shop brand of decks at a great price) and all of the other components he wanted, my son walked out the door in 45 minutes with an expertly assembled skateboard that he wanted to ride outside the store. We'll definitely be back!

The team is legit so sweet here! I'm def getting a board here. They have a pretty decent amount of…read morestuff for it being a smaller location. The team members are very hands on and sociable w shoppers. Feels like u have a friend who knows basically everything about what you need and want in a board. They have snowboards and skateboards plus some small gear things tbh I'm new so don't ask for details as to what. Anyways if ur new or experienced I think this is a great place to go! Rn they have a 30% off on snowboarding stuff so def take advantage (without stealing stuff in my size ofc) def an average cost on new gear and good prices on used. Only 50$ for my 1 day rental on board, binding, boots and personalized for my ride style (80$ at Steven's and soooo uncozy ) Okay that's all I have to say enjoyyy

They're the best board shop ever than I went, and also they let me bought some wheels that they…read moretold me that are very slighty and very easy to slide

Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Yes you might be able to get things cheaper online but I…read morelove supporting local business and they are priced very competitively. The selections are great and the service is excellent. Thank you Brian for helping my daughter get her gears ready for roller boarding camp!

I drove all the way from Vancouver, WA after speaking to Jacob on the phone. Upon arriving, he was…read moreextremely helpful and patient. I felt bad as I had tried on so many pairs of skates to find the right fit, but he didn't mind and actually recommend other ones for me to try on as well. I ended up purchasing a pair of skates and have been super happy. It was worth the trip up to ensure I had a good fit, and their customer service was top notch. I will be coming back in the future whether it's in person or purchasing online at their website!

Customer service here rocks!!! I emailed Scott the day…read morebefore I decided to come in and he told me I'd be taken care of. Shout out to Brando for building be a sick downhill complete that feels like it has an engine in it! I'll be back here for all my future purchases Also, consider copping some of their socks, they are the best I've ever had as far as sweat is concerned.

I bought long board parts online and emailed Scott with an inquiry about getting my trucks swapped…read moreand he sent them out to me even though my order had already shipped, with the trust I'd send the first pair back. That is an incredible display of customer service from a skate shop and big plus on being right in SoCal! Highly encourage interested skaters to check out longboard parts at Muir Skate's website, which has the Forest Green wheels other shops didn't have. Digging the friendly vibes and impressive stock,

Came here with a group of friends to try skateboarding for the first time. This place is such a…read morehidden gem! It was pretty empty and the park was decently sized. It was only $10 to skate and that came with boards and protective gear included! Awesome deal. This was a great environment to come and start learning to skate.

My daughter in second grade just did a half-day camp here as a total beginner and despite my…read moreconcerns about skateboarding, they did an incredible job getting her going and comfortable. She supposedly fell a few times but they taught her how to fall and she said "falling is part of skateboarding". She was also able to go down and up two ramps after her first day. Thank you to the awesome team. Highly recommended.

I stopped into this shop because of all the wonderful reviews. The service I received was…read morewonderful. The person helping me made sure I was getting the right fit for my feet. I must have tried on 8 pairs before landing on the right ones.

Great store and I was helped right away with little knowledge of buying skates for a good price!…read moreThey are awesome!

Evo Seattle is my home store, and honestly, I'm just so grateful they're here. I've bought two sets…read moreof skis, two pairs of boots, and way too much outerwear and base layers here over the years, so I've spent a lot of time in the shop. The selection is huge, but it's really the people that keep me coming back. The shop team is awesome and they actually listen. If something isn't feeling right with your gear, they're super open to feedback and want to make it right. Matt, the shop manager, is the man. He's incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with. It makes a huge difference going into a season knowing your gear was handled by people who care. I also have to give a massive shoutout to Caesar, who helped me with a boot fit recently. I can't say enough good things about him. He sat there and listened to every single complaint I had about my old boots and didn't stop until we found the perfect pair. We tried on at least four different sets, and he was so patient through the whole process. What I appreciated most was how honest he was about the tradeoffs between different fits. He explained exactly what I should be looking for and how to adjust them on the fly. He moved me from a "beginner" comfort fit into a performance boot that feels worlds better on the snow. I really hope he's still there when I'm ready for my next pair, but honestly, with how good he is, he'll probably be running the company by then. Whether you're just starting out or you've been skiing for years, go to Evo. They have the perfect mix of being approachable but also knowing exactly what they're talking about.

Such a cool store. It's huge! The highlight for me was finding a cool Seattle T-shirt that looks…read morelike Seattle. It's an Evo Seattle branded shirt that fits a lot like a Carhartt. They also have outdoor gear consisting of hiking, mountain biking, and snow sports. Cool store to check out.