The two most important things to a skateboarder are having fun and being able to purchase the best skateboarding equipment they can. Pittsburgh locals understand the importance of this and in turn have some very good skate shops with the best gear from all the top brands.

What non-skateboarders don’t understand about skate shops is how important they actually are to the skateboarding community. Yes, they stock all the decks, trucks, wheels, and bearings one could ever want but there is so much more to them. Skate shops are where skateboarders go to meet friends, hangout, get advice, and learn everything there is to know about skateboarding. Not to mention all the events that local skate shops put on for the local skateboarding community.

If you’re are in Pittsburgh and in need of a skateboard or any other skateboarding related equipment, then these skate shops are the place to go and support.

Best Skate Shops In Pittsburgh

Radio Skate Shop

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Radio Skate Shop is rated by many as the best skate shop in Pittsburgh. This is a one-stop-shop for skateboarders needing the best skateboarding equipment.

This skate shop stocks decks from Anti Hero, Dark Room, Enjoi, Krooked, Limosine, Quasi, Radio, Scumco and Sons, and Strangelove. If you need trucks you will find only the best from Independent, Thunder, Ace, Venture, but if it is wheel you are looking for, you can choose from Bones, Satori, Spitfire, OJ, Loop Hole, and Dial Tone. Other skateboarding equipment you’ll find here include bearings from Bones, Independent, and Spitfire, as well as grip tape from Mob And Jessup.

The apparel section includes all the latest threads from top brands such as Polar Skate Co, Quasi, Radio, Theories of Atlantis, Thrasher, Environs, and more. Their shoe selection includes the latest models from Emerica, Lakai, Last Resort AB, New Balance, and Vans.

RADIO SKATE SHOP
Hours: Mon-Fri: 1pm to 7pm, Sat: 12pm to 7pm, Sun: 11am to 3pm
Address: 4116 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA

OneUp Skate Shop

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OneUp Skate Shop has been taking care of local Pittsburgh skateboarders for many years. Whether you’re a beginner or pro skateboarder, their selection of skateboarding equipment will satisfy your needs.

A wide-range of decks are available from Baker, Heroin, Chocolate, Habitat, Quasi, Deathwish, Hockey, FA, Pizza, Girl, Element, Powell-Peralta, Element, Birdhouse, and many more. They offer a great selection of trucks, wheels, and bearings from top brands such as Independent, Thunder, Ace, Venture, Spitfire, Santa Cruz, OJ, Bones, and Bronson.

This skate shop also has a nice selection of apparel that includes t-shirts, long sleeves, coats, hoodies, headwear, and eyewear. Skate shoes are available from Vans and Lakai.

ONEUP SKATE SHOP
Hours: Mon-Fri: 1pm to 8pm, Sat: 12pm to 8pm, Sun: 12pm to 5pm
Address: 1010 Freyburg St, Pittsburgh, PA

Plank Eye Board Shop

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Plank Eye Board Shop was founded in 2008 by Brian Buck. This skate shop is the first choice for most local skateboarders looking for new gear because it is always stocked with high quality skateboarding equipment for very reasonable prices.

The skateboard deck selection consists of top brands such as 5Boro, Anti Hero, Birdhouse, Creature, Jart, Pizza, Plan B, Primitive, Powell-Peralta, Stereo, Uma, Wknd, and more. Every skateboard needs a good set of trucks and Plank Eye Skate Shop knows this and only stocks the best from Independent, Ace, Grind King, Gunmetal, Krux, Mini Logo, Silver, Tensor, Thunder, and Venture. All other important skate parts such as wheels, bearings, grip tape, hardware, and bushing are also available.

Beginner skateboarders can pick up a complete skateboard, longboard, or cruiser from Powell, Santa Cruz, Girl, or Primitive. A great selection of protective equipment, apparel, and shoes is also in store.