Rip City Skates was founded by current owner and CEO Jim McDowell in 1978 in Santa Monica, California. The company operates a skateboard and roller skate shop. McDowell, originally believed that skateboarding would become a “legitimate sport”, but is now thankful that that did not happen.
The company offers a wide range of skateboards, decks, and wheels for customized boards, as well as stock boards. Rip City Skates considers themselves to be different from other sporting goods or department store skateboard shops as they sell only core products from manufacturers who are interested in quality over price.
Rip City Skates have a large collection of vintage boards that are mounted on the walls and ceiling. They also offer repairs and service, sportswear, and protection equipment, such as helmets and pads.
Rip City SkatesRip City Skates was founded by current owner and CEO Jim McDowell in 1978 in Santa Monica, California. The company operates a skateboard and roller skate shop. McDowell, originally believed that skateboarding would become a “legitimate sport”, but is now thankful that that did not happen.
The company offers a wide range of skateboards, decks, and wheels for customized boards, as well as stock boards. Rip City Skates considers themselves to be different from other sporting goods or department store skateboard shops as they sell only core products from manufacturers who are interested in quality over price.
Rip City Skates have a large collection of vintage boards that are mounted on the walls and ceiling. They also offer repairs and service, sportswear, and protection equipment, such as helmets and pads.