Grinding The Rails...
A Guide To Skateboarding Long Island

When thinking of skateboarding, images of southern California may pop into your head — beautiful people, warm weather, palm trees. Long Island is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. However, the skateboarding industry in this area is strong and vibrant.

If you are in your twenties or older, you have probably seen your share of skaters, skate parks, and skate shops rise and fall. Even though there are skate shops in Long Island that are relatively new, several have been around for many years and are staples in the Long Island skating community.