Is CCS a good skateboard company?
CCS are excellent skateboards and the CCS logo natural wood complete in particular is about the best you can get considering its price. If you are new to skateboarding, want to buy it for your kid, or just want a board to ride around on a budget, this is the one you should go for.
What happened to CCS?
CCS became a “wasting asset” once Foot Locker decided to shut down the brand. Marketing stopped and inventory was liquidated. While we are very much open for business again, we’re nowhere near where we need to be and where the old CCS was.
Where are CCS decks made?
Portland, Oregon USA
The CCS Custom Skateboard deck is built with 7-ply Canadian maple, available in four different widths (7.75″, 8″, 8.25″ and 8.5″), and printed and shipped from Portland, Oregon USA.
What does CCS skateboard stand for?
California Cheap Skates
CCS isn’t well known outside the skateboard industry, but to those who took up skating in the 1980s and ’90s, its name is iconic. Founded in 1985 as California Cheap Skates, the company sold skateboarding gear and apparel through mail-order catalogs sent out by the millions.
Are $30 skateboards good?
Considering the Price. Now this is the tricky one. If the skateboard you are looking at is under $30 US, throw it back and keep fishing. That might sound shallow, but quality skateboards are made from quality materials, and it’s almost impossible to image a complete skateboard being made for less than $30 US.
How are CCS blank decks?
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best boards you can ride. I gotta say CCS blew my mind as far as durability goes these boards are absolute beasts. Their pop lasts for ever, they get pressure cracks but they don’t end spreading deeper in to the deck which shows just how durable it actually is.
What can you buy with CCS?
Clothing. Hoodies & Sweatshirts. Leggings. Dresses & Skirts. Swimwear.
How Fast Is CCS shipping?
USA Shipping Options
Options | Shipping Cost | Estimated Transit Time |
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2-3 Day | $14.95 for orders $65 and under. $17.95 for order over $65 (Continental US only) | 2-3 business days |
2 Day & Next Day | Price Calculated at Checkout | Next business day or 2 business days |
Where are cheap skates California?
California Cheap Skates, ironically based in Portland, Oregon these days. Not even the first skateshop with California in the name that is based in Oregon.
Are trucks sold in pairs on CCS?
Trucks are generally sold in pairs, they allow your skateboard to turn, they’re what you grind on, and are what your wheels and bearings spin on.
Where do CCS skateboards ship from?
Skateboards, shoes, clothing, and everything in between, CCS has the largest selection from the best brands in the world. Our commitment is to provide all of this to you at great prices and to make sure your order arrives at your door quickly. Today, we are located in Portland, Oregon.
Why buy a CCS skateboard?
If you can’t always afford a new board, but go through decks like toilet paper, consider a CCS Skateboard – they cost less, but are manufactured in the same factories as other brands we carry. CCS Skateboards are held to the same standards as every skateboard we sell, but we can sell them for less.
How to build a custom skateboard?
If you are new to skateboarding and are looking to build a custom skateboard complete, the best place to start is with the deck. While not all boards are created equal, groms will do well on just about any brand skateboard offered at CCS as durability really won’t come into play until riders start to skate bigger gaps and transition.
What makes Skateboards innovative?
Skateboards grew and changed shapes as riders experimented with everything from plastic to fiberglass to aluminum constructions – all in an effort to push what was possible. Like most sports or art forms, progression is at the heart of skateboard innovation.
What does a complete skateboard include?
Buying a complete skateboard for the first time can seem a little daunting, but like most things in life, once you break it into parts, it’s pretty simple. A complete skateboard includes a skateboard deck, grip tape, wheels, bearings, trucks, and the necessary hardware to attach the trucks to the board.