Huge selection of boards, stickers, wheels, hats, shoes and clothes my teen sons enjoyed looking…read morethrough

A great shop! Dan and Nick are very friendly and customer service is phenomenal…read more We came into the shop as a surprise for our kids since they have all fell in love with skateboarding during the pandemic. We brought them each in to make their own customized skateboards as one of their early Christmas gifts. My husband remembers frequently visiting their old location as a kid growing up. He was thrilled when we found them. The customer service we received the second we walked in up until we walked our of the store was phenomenal. The employee took his time helping each of our children find the perfect size board, style of board, trucks, wheels and grip tape. He was patient and very informative during the entire process. If you're looking for a skateboard, clothing, shoes or a gift card for the skater in your life, please give Escapist your business. A wonderful asset and local small business to the Kansas City community for over 20 years.

Experienced helpful staff, well maintained park, quality products. I am not a skateboarder but…read morewanted to purchase a birthday skateboard for grandson. Staff took time to answer questions, make suggestions

Great indoor skatepark!!!! Staff are friendly and helpful!!!! Prices are affordable!!!read more

I got kind of excited when I saw the sign "Escapist" on the side of the door at the shop next to…read moreSmall Cakes. Their sign said, "Hoodies, 20% off." I'm familiar with Escapist (it used to be over on Barry Road). It's a local; shop, and they have their own skateboards, and clothing, besides carrying the usual brands. Walked in, and there's a few wracks of clothes, not much. Maybe 20 hoodies, and none of which I was looking for. Jeans, and a wrack of t-shirts. They do carry a near full line of skateboards. Skateboard, and supplies are kind of becoming part of the general public, but people should be mindful of their equipment. They should be mindful of the wood that is the deck, the grip tape. The wood is generally maple. Stores like this sell the real thing. Stores like this can keep This location has a good stock of them, and many shoes. (mostly Vans). Vans are fine, but don't grip the grip tape as well as DC's or Etinnes. This is a generally uncolorful store, nothing too interesting. That's unfortunate. I hope they can manage to stay afloat in Summit Fair. Maybe if they can,they can improve the shop to make it a bit more lively.

I took my seven year old in to buy his first real skateboard yesterday. The owner was very…read moreattentive, helpful and polite. He took the time to visit with us and help my son with his board and helmet. Certainly worth the drive across the city to visit this shop!

The customer service here is incredible here EVERY time I come here, the team here is amazing I…read morehave never left this place without a laugh. They are passionate about the sports. The products are awesome and wide selection.

Great people doing great work. If you ever need to get set up for skiing then you should check this…read moreshop out. The shop is very fun, lively and they know what they are doing. We got 3 sets of ski's and boots, My wife got a jacket and pants as well... Long story short we couldn't be happier. I had a problem with my boots so we went back, they figured out what the problem was and took care of it no problem. I ended up going back a week or so later to get a helmet and the guy remembered me and asked how the boots fit! I always have a great time dealing with this shop.

I took my bike to Erik's Bike Board Ski on 95th St., Leawood, KS. The serviceman examined my bike,…read moresaid small repairs would be $55.00 (including labor). The bike was ready the next day. I asked about the price of a tune-up; he said "$150, but you don't need a full tune-up. We will only charge what you need." I asked about the crank shaft. He said it was fine. I had issues with the brake lines, but no crank shaft issues. This is significant because I went to the Erik's on 135th St., Overland Park, KS before going to the 95th St. location. I was told the crank shaft needed to be replaced and the cost would be about $147 (including labor). They said if the bike can't be repaired, I could get a comparable bike for $850. I am so glad I followed my instincts at went to the 95th St. location for a second opinion. Great service and honest values goes a long way and I will always return to Erik's on 95th St. Thank you!

We visited yesterday to get our 5 year old a bike and a helmet for our toddler…read more Brian helped us and was beyond helpful!!! The way he spoke with my daughter to help fit her to the right bike was just so sweet. He was helpful and encouraging of her. He was also very respectful. Always asking if he could hold on to her shoulder to show her how to ride or to hold my son's head to try on the helmet. I will definitely be recommending Erik's and Brian to anyone I know looking for a bike. We'll definitely be back!

I spoke so well of this store when I reviewed Independence Center, that I'm going to go and re-edit…read morethat review. Zumiez is known for skateboard and snowboard apparel, supplies and boards, et al. So, expecting them to have snowboarding pants isn't too much to ask. The website has tons more, but I can't order something like pants online without trying them on first. This being local, I went to Zumiez, and expected them to have snowboarding pants. They had 5 or maybe 6 pair, one of which I bought. All were marked down. But nothing for females, really....except the teeny Burton's that would only fit a pipe cleaner. My son asked if they had any other snowboarding supplies, and they replied that they sent them all back. WTF? That didn't go over so well. I kept my mouth shut. One of us didn't. They do have a pretty good skateboard shop, one of the few in Independence. But, heck, I'd rather Loma Vistas in Westport. I'm not happy cause this Zumiez didn't have what my son needed (they could've but didn't), and we drove all the way to Oak Park Mall. Keep that in mind before you go to this store.

I took my young daughter in to find a skateboard. The employees were very helpful and friendly to…read moreher. They helped her pick out the right size and gave her some tips. We will go back if we need anything else. When or if she is ready to go a step up, we'll definitely go back and have them build a board for her.

Probably one of the best experiences I've had at a bike shop. The staff was knowledgeable and so…read morehelpful in getting my wife fitted for a new bike. This will definitely be our go-to shop from now on!

I just spent 10 to 15 minutes walking around the store waiting to be waited on. I wanted to…read morepurchase a new helmet and cycling shoes. There were three gentlemen standing behind the counter none of which offered to help me. One may have been a customer the other two were definitely employees, I made eye contact with them and still not one of them offered to help me. I just walked out of the store. I will not be going back.