Should You Buy a Skateboard from Zumiez? (The Pros and Cons)

For many beginner skateboarders, Zumiez seems like a great place to pick up new skateboard, trucks, wheels, and griptape because there are so many locations. (Pretty much one in every single mall.) But should you buy a skateboard just out of convenience? What if Zumiez is literally your only option? In this video, I take a look at the pros and cons of shopping from Zumiez.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
1:52 - The Pros of Shopping at Zumiez
4:08 - The Cons of Shopping at Zumiez
6:40 - Final Thoughts
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[@gerrychinifer1638]

I personally go shopping at ace hardware for my skating needs

[@dreamcast2k1]

That’s probably a good way to get in bulk

[@MaybeRival]

Mostly Zumiez is expensive which i wish it wasn't but my first complete skateboard was from Zumiez and it was pretty good

[@timwilcox615]

hey zach, love your videos - you truly, as everyone says, are extremely underrated.
i have a request for a video if its in your budget - could you do a review on the ccs blem complete? its like $80

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Thanks for the kind words! I'd love to do a review of the blem complete. I'll add it to my list! With the weather though, I probably won't be able to review it until next spring. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@thevernonposse]

That's why I like TGM SKATEBOARDS little shop Michigan

[@dneck]

if you have a local skate shop GO THERE. not only will they have more helpful tips for buying equipment, they'll have cooler brands than Zumiez (but many of the same) and you might MAKE FRIENDS THERE who actually want to go skate. Not nearly as likely in a mall chain shop. Also local skaters get the money not zumiez board members in suits and ties who have never skated

[@Kaimerah]

literally the only skate shop near where I live.... and im not pulling up in a 20+ dollar uber to go to a skate shop further away lmaoo

[@im_skrunkly]

zumiez doesn't sell bad boards, it's just by not supporting a local skate shop, you have local places go out of business :(

[@dudelambozacmanguy6036]

I live in bumfuk Louisiana Noone will put a skate shop here

[@H8Kleaver]

Ok bro just cause it's not a $80 plus board doesn't make it a bad deck.

[@ettnollbajen9945]

Support your local shop.
Always.

[@tennesseedogpack]

As long as you have the internet zumiez is never your only option

[@poserz333]

anyone know how to find local skateshops? especially in the city?

[@MidnightSnackSkateboarding]

Best option would be to google, "Skateshop in (Your City/Town)" You'll be able to find some that are local to you!

[@poserz333]

@@MidnightSnackSkateboarding i wasn’t expecting a reply ngl since this video is a year old but thank u!
i found a skateshop somewhere with just a single subway trip so i’ll try n check that out next time i’m out 👍

[@omega_official9936]

I bought my all my skateboard stuff from zumiez

[@collinrussell08]

Scateboard

[@Vivbrightman-fm4ox]

Lol

[@diplenski]

mini logo are basically powell blanks. not my choice, but there is nothing wrong with them especially for the price. i get stuff from zumiez, they have good stuff and run deals. like buy a board/deck and get another deck for 25 bucks. i never understood the 'guilting/shaming people into paying more at a skateshop' bit, that's not how business works.

[@LouisMalenchek]

LET ME SAVE YOUR TIME (the store has nothing to do with the skateboard, a board is a board

[@zakjackson2610]

I like Zumiez. But I’m a kook 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@S_Eb24]

‘ should you buy a skateboard from zumies ‘
-No

[@sheeladavid1118]

pin pls?

[@abeydrouin8398]

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