Banned Blog

Let this be the new beginning of a blog created by, and for, the skaters. These blogs will be the archives of current day events along with, other interesting information that comes with being in the world where the wheels meet the pavement. As for now, excitement floods the minds of local skaters due to the construction of the new skatepark in Sylvan park. For years skaters throughout the area have been looking for a placed to skate only to be turned down, kicked out or cited wherever they go. But     after grueling years of patience, funding, and hard work...

Hello, after 25 years in the business, it is always a pleasure to answer safety questions in skateboarding, longboarding. I particularly enjoy the intelligent, funny. questions of course. ( real funny is rare) So in how to reduce speed in Lonboarding, I must say that falling is one way to slow down - maybe not the best but it is guaranteed to work. For more Q&A write to info@bannedskateshop.com

The city of Redlands is home to a sizable population of people who enjoy skateboarding. Anyone who lives here is aware of the fact that we haven't had a suitable location to skate for years. However, all of that is going to change this coming year. The Redlands skate park is fully funded and currently under construction after an extensive 11 years since its approval back in 2006.  The park will be located in Sylvan Park near the University of Redlands and is estimated to be a whopping 15,000 sq. foot build. The entire project will cost approximately $1,000,000 to...