Native Skate Store Blog

Back in 2000, Evan Hecox created one of Chocolate Skateboards’ most memorable graphic series with the original Bar Scene boards. The artwork placed each of the Chocolate riders into a fictional bar, with Hecox’s loose, understated style bringing the whole scene to life. There was something about those graphics that made them feel different: the more you looked, the more little details you noticed. Nearly a decade later, Hecox returned to the idea with Bar Scene II. Rather than simply reissuing the originals, he revisited the concept and made subtle... Read More

Throughout the years, the construction of Skateboard decks has remained the same, 7-ply of maple wood. This has been one of the only constants in the construction of skateboarding components, until the last few years.  In more recent years, we’ve seen the introduction of special mixed ply decks, featuring layers of the classic maple, with added special polymers, from carbon fibre, to basalt (a type of volcanic rock). These specially made boards offer extra strength, better pop and a longer life span, however also come with a heftier price point... Read More

Last Resort AB have come out swinging in 2026, new riders, new models, and new videos. Their latest video offering, Cruise and Indy’s has officially introduced the two young hitters to the team, although if you’ve had your ear to the ground the last year or two, you would have known these two lads were very much ones to watch.  Indy opens the video, showcasing his hefty bag of tricks from ledge tech to pure hammers. With excellent spot and trick selection, Indy kills everything from ledges, to rails, to... Read More

Skatepal are a not for profit organisation that have been supporting people in Palestine through skateboarding since 2013. Over the years, they’ve supplied Skateboarding equipment, such as decks and completes. They’ve also built skateparks and provided a central hub and spaces for the community to host events such as workshops and film screenings.  Over the last year in particular, we’ve seen absolutely devastating events occurring daily in Palestine, which has been truly horrific to watch unfold. It is now harder than ever for Palestinian people to live normal lives and... Read More

Legendary skater Geoff Rowley has said ‘’This shoe is the reason I decided to skate for Vans’’.  If that doesn’t tell you all you need to know about the Vans Skate Era, then nothing will.  First introduced in 1976, a truly classic Vans Skate shoe has returned in 2026. With a sleek look, and vulcanized sole, the Era is a classic looking skate shoe, giving you excellent board feel as well. With the re-release, Vans have introduced a number of colourways, and have also brought back the incredibly nostalgic Red... Read More