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Skateboarding Stuff in Plymouth, Devon*

Plymouth, Devon Skateboard Shops, Skateparks, Skate Ramps, Waxed Curbs, Rails, Where to Buy Decks, Parts, Shoes

Skateboarding Spots

• The Cross and The Walls!!!! (aka North cross and The copthorne Hotel)
• saltash skatepark, civic centre
• THE HOE, I used to on the espalnade and saw 20 or 30 kids at any one time and they don't give a feeling of being in a "gang"
• TR2 IS AMAZING it has loads of stuff there like a 2 set and some awsome ledges it is a lorry loading bay but they let you skate there. they even sometimes give you wax to skate there. at lunch it is entertainment for them so go there.
• MFI rails, central park
• i just heard central parks new skatepark has opened with bowled quaters hips, boxes and flatbanks problem is i'm gonna need directions as i dont move down till september, can anyone tell me if central park is near the roundabout pub near jakes, drake circus
• Civic centre, war memorial, pavillions, theres loads in Plymouth
• Unfortuntly the lovley men and woman of the city of plymouth are taking away our spots... slowley
• civic centre is all we have now.
• Plymouth Skatepark (Flatspot Skatepark Project)at Clare Place, Coxside is closed (some 2 years ago) for all the latest skatepark info on Plymouth's new proposed skatepark at Central Park visit www.skateparkpages.com
• the civic is quite good and the pavillion has triple 4 set
• well as a regular skater i can tell of a lot and new places. barclays ledge just infront of the anchor plymouth city center towards the hoe. level ten is a wanging legde between level 10 and 9 of the theater royal carpark bewere is is not for the novice
• Outside civic centre / magistrates court down by royal parade
• FLATSPOT GOT SCREWED .THE FLATSPOT SKATE PARK HAS CLOSED. AND WHEN THINGS COULDNT GET ANY WORSE ROUTE 1 SNAKED IN TOWN!
• civic stairs threature royale stairs flat bank rail rounded ledge amarda leadge a ledge and 7 stairs and a smaller ledge on other side level 10 car park behind threature royale go up to level 10 and your see it goodies curb bp garage been knocked down was amazing pavillions steps brenton side bus station steps ledges drops gaps pine shop rail next to pine shop long rail about knee height hoe meromriol steps flatspot skate park is now in saltash across the tamer bridge cornwell
• Ivybridge Skate park, and also some people skate around all of Plymouth, so anywhere!!!
• Up near the train station
• in plympton the ramps in peacock meadow nr chaplins are good. and up chaddie by plymco there a couple of ramps 'n' funboxes. enjoy them until flatspot lives again or until u have enough cash 2 get 2 mount hawk.
• flatspot skatepark is now closed! and the shop has relocated to royal parade
• the hoe is a great spot for skaters. Or if you've been there, try opposite royal parade.
• civic centre sainburys car park(good in wet weather) sundial hoe cfe loads of places flatspot skatepark is closed down though.
• skate park and civic centre.
• YOU SHOULD BE BMXING.....but anyway, dont hit civic during christmas as there is a fair there.....everyday and night, attracting every horrid bike steeling dick!
• pomphlett school,pomphlett, lots of low rails, steps and benches Plymouth college of further education, kings road, rails, steps, gaps the copthorne hotel, set of 7 with ledges, set of 15.
• Through the centre of town by the sundial seems to be a popular choice.
• THE SKATEPARK HAS BEEN BUILT!!!!! It is an indoor park which houses a large mini ramp, hip, bowled corner, flatbank with wallride, another flatbank with ledge and large platform for manuals e.t.c. There is a small driveway with a low straight grind ledge with the option of wallride on the other side of it. Next to it there is a large driveway with a Knee height block which runs across the flat part of the driveway. There is also an array of rails and grind boxes dotted around the park. Also a jump ramp and a small 1/4 pipe around waist height. Infront of the driveways there is a 1/4 pipe with an extension which has a couple of inches of vert. Facing these is a large roll-in.The park isn't quite finished yet there are still things being planned. There are many good transfers and loads of brilliant lines to be had. The park includes a cafe, pool tables and an upstairs spectator area. There is FLATSPOT skate shop on site and a binliner shop. Its members only, so if you are planning a visit ring Flatspot (01752 222213) to find out membership info. Its £3 for the day and £2 from 6pm - 10pm. Its open 7 days a week 10 to 10. Its located at Unit 12, 15 Clare Place, Coxside, Plymouth.
• Just like to say Plymouth is a f#*king rad place to skate... Loads of places to skate (even in the wet). Loadsa shops, etc. The main hook-up sites are at the "CiviC" centre - usually outside the courts. The "FlatSpot" skate shop which is owned by Nick... this is on the Barbican. And the "Sainsburys" car park (underground levels available if raining). Also "Westside School" is another place, skate comp. held there last weekend! (60 peeps+). There are no ramps that I know of as yet?? But there are places everywhere in Plymouth. Rareunit 16' wide midi and 8' wide mini on Plymouth Hoe has gone? Avoid Civic Centre (it's a £50 bust).
• Lots more all around the city centre area mainly.
• Nole Primary School, Westpark (Fun Day Comp Held here)
• Bretonside Bus Station.
• The Hoe sea front.
• Pavilions steep banks and steps.
• Pizza Hut rails, behind Pizza Hut round bars in car park different heights.
• Hopefully in about six months [= late 1997] a indoor skatepark will start construction, still in discussion with possible sponsorship planning permission granted so far.
• Civic Centre, a supposed major bust, big old fine of up to 500 pounds after several name taken warnings, no-one fined as yet and we still skate there.

Skateboard Shops

• Flatspot Skateboard Shop has moved, 74 cornwall street, plymouth...01752 222213
• flatspot, harbour sports
• Flat spot.
• The Domain skateshop a real SKATEBOARD shop with tons of hardwear. It's skater owned etc. Get the right stuff.
• Flatspot and route one are kinda cool
• Flat spot and Route one are alright but the best one is JUST ADD WATER, there are loads in the barbican scattered around aswell
• flatspot next to cafe rouge
• Route1, Just Add Water, Harbour Sports and Flatspot. Nick has left Flatspot now and owns Public Skateboards/ Good move Nick. Flatspot hasn't got as much skate stuff as it used to and they now sells surf boards?
• Flat Spot and Harbour Sports on the barbican
• Flatspot or route one...wicked
• FLATSPOT- NOT A CHAIN STORE- SKATER OWNED- GOOD.
• route one flatspot steve northmores surfing life
• There is one shop, cant remember name.
• Route 1 is the only one i can think of
• route 1 - a bit expensive, but isnt all skate clothing? plus you get to drool over the hot guys that work there!
• flatspot
• Well, Petes place sells great skate stuff, and there is also a good shop somewhere on the hoe...
• flat spot route one
• surfing life and harbour sports.
• Why not try Seventwenty!
• harbour sports, the barbican steve northmore sports, cornwall street
• Flatspot Skatepark - Flatspot SkateShop 01752 222213
• FlatSpot, the Barbican, the only real one! Skater owned by Nick and Andy...

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