13/12/2011 Photos
I grumbled as I heard that the lowest price was $160 for a beginner's ready-made skateboard (Come on! It's just a skateboard, right? I have a feeling I'm wrong.) I'm dying to try my first skateboard sometime in the next few weeks. I wonder how many times I'll stack it?
I don't think I have to worry about DJ Shep (owner) staying in business: there are always young and very hip customers, and they not only have the coolest skating products and workshops to choose from, but the prettiest rack of the latest shoes, clothes, rollerskates..and wait for it....private breakdance classes any day of the week upon your booking, for only $10 (for yourself) - $45 (for a group of 3) an hour!
Graffiti decorations and hip-hop features and smooth touches merge with modern graffiti Australian artwork around the shop and products themselves, and yes, it's true, there is another hidden room that have turn-tables and old school original American hip-hop music (think 'Tribe Called Quest') playing in them! But what I went for was the hidden basement break-dancing class next door. I ended up doing more than half a dozen beginner's classes with this shop, and if I could afford it, do more in the near future!
Shep's 'Da Klinic' is a precious jewel in the Adelaide CBD, and this is definitely the most memorable destination skate shop, and has been for many years. If you're a cool kid, this is definitely the place to hang out. read more