On point delivery! Nothing to worry bout if you are skeptical! My girl got her present on time! Twenty one pilots vinyl to complete her collection! Took about 5 days with basic delivery I will definitely buy again if I see anything else! read more

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2/16/25 Multiple people on their end were super responsive. Facilitated the shipping directly from manufacturer within 1 week of order. Couldn't ask for more. read more

I have a skateboard collection and I shop The Dark Slide frequently. I live in CA and I still find the coolest decks, trucks, & wheels on their site. I highly recommend this shop. Who knew Iowa was cooler than California when in comes to a local or online skate shop. I haven't shopped their vinyl yet. Anyway, worth checking out. The Dark Slide is a smooth ride. read more

Very happy its a local shop . I got my trucks on time and intend to keep useing Dark Side skate shop . Thanks read more

I pre-ordered a board for my SIL. Whenever I would email they never responded with a date. I finally threatened to file a complaint with my attorney general because I had said if it's not coming refund me ( I ordered it Early Jan) it's now March 18th and nothing yet. If they are honest then their customer service and communication sucks. I won't do anymore business with them ever again. read more

Not a very attentive customer service. I'd sent them 2 emails asking to cancel an order done in error (was not live recording I thought it was), and no response to the emails. They just went ahead and shipped anyway. Never using them again if that's the way they are. I wouldn't recommend you do either. Plenty of good shops out there who care about things like that. read more

The item came as was expected. The shop has a very good selection. I would shop there again.

This place is horrible. Ordered a mug online, never received it. I asked for a refund, but never received that either after multiple emails. Wish I would have read reviews before ordering. read more

Great resource for skate supplies. Very knowledgeable and helpful customer service. Extra bonus, the variety and diverse pricing options. Oh but did I mention, vinyl? You gotta check the store out! read more

The Dark Slide - Skate Shops Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

**** Please read this about the owner of this store. See my screenshots I am not just blowing steam. *** Avoid this place at all costs. The owner is not a nice guy at all. They had a board posted online for free shipping. I have multiple screen shots showing this. So when I went to check out it was wanting to charge me for shipping. So I thought, hmm, I will reach out to the business. I contacted them and I got the owner. He did not give 2 sh#t$ about what I had to say. He basically told me that I was wrong and what I was seeing was not right. So after he patronized me a couple of times I sent him the screenshots of the price and the spot where it said free shipping. All I wanted was a hey, sorry but he could not do that. He kept on saying there is nothing to talk about. We went back and forth and like I said, I wasn't even expecting anything in return but a good owner would have honored the free shipping. A whopping 18 dollars is all it was and he lost a customer over that. Plus I am going to make sure that people are well aware of this guy's attitude. I have everything saved. There are better skate shops out there I would NOT waste my time lining this guy's pockets who does not give a damn about his customers. Again, I have proof of that. Never again DarkSlide! read more

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They decided since what I ordered was supposedly "not in stock" to ship out something completely different from what I had ordered. WHO TF DOES THIS?! Waited over a week to get here just to jump through hoops to send it back. It's been 11 days and they haven't responded to my emails nor issue a refund. Terrible service and company. Avoid ordering from here. read more

Fantastic shop with a wonderful selection of skateboards and related items. The owner is very helpful and knowledgeable.

Avoid this place at all costs. The owner is not a nice guy at all. They had a board posted online for free shipping. I have multiple screen shots showing this. So when I went to check out it was wanting to charge me for shipping. So I thought, hmm, I will reach out to the business. I contacted them and I got the owner. He did not give 2 sh#t$ about what I had to say. He basically told me that I was wrong and what I was seeing was not right. So after he patronized me a couple of times I sent him the screenshots of the price and the spot where it said free shipping. All I wanted was a hey, sorry but he could not do that. He kept on saying there is nothing to talk about. We went back and forth and like I said, I wasn't even expecting anything in return but a good owner would have honored the free shipping. A whopping 18 dollars is all it was and he lost a customer over that. Plus I am going to make sure that people are well aware of this guy's attitude. I have everything saved. There are better skate shops out there I would NOT waste my time lining this guy's pockets who does not give a damn about his customers. Again, I have proof of that. Never again DarkSlide! read more

Amazing selection & great customer service. Everyone very knowledgeable & love the facts & history comparisons when helping customer.

Very helpful and they take their time with customers. My son is new to skating and we have been here twice with positive experiences both times! read more

Great selection of all things skate related. Plus super cool shorts and a brilliant selection of new vinyl records!! Go there today!!!