Zoo York is currently the name of a skateboard and clothing company that’s been with us since the 1970’s. While the name has evolved changes throughout the years, the soul of the product remains intact. Zoo York Skateboards are one of the top status boards in the industry. Mark Echo Enterprises is the current owner of the Zoo York Skateboard company. Mark describes his company as, “…the largest action sports company on the East Coast.” at his online site.
Zoo York clothing and skateboards are visually upbeat; all have logos or designs displaying their roots in our New York graffiti sub-culture, and hip-hop community. When shopping for a skateboard you can get either a completed skateboard, or one sold in pieces so that you can customize your board to suit your individual tastes and needs.
The parts of a skateboard are: 1. Decks = Top Ride-On Board. 2. Trucks = Metal Wheels Holder. 3. Bearings = Bearing Ring Inside Wheel. 4. Wheels = Outside “Tire” Ring of Wheel. 5. Grip Tape = Non-Skid Tape for Deck. 6. Risers = Goes between Deck and Truck if you have oversized wheels.
Decks come in sizes. If you have a child under the age of 12-years, you will want a shorter width Deck size to match their size. Age 12 uses Deck size at about 7.5. Age 7 uses Deck size width at about 7.0. Under age 7, use the shortest width boards available. Adults use a width size over 7.5 and under 8.25 for a normal skateboard. Longboards are wider skateboards used for cruising trips, and are not comfortable in use as a traditional skateboard.
Skateboard wheels are sized by what you would like to do with your board. If you would like to ride on sidewalks, or at skate parks without tall ramps, you need wheels that are: Child = under 55mm. Or, Large Child and Adult: = between 56mm. and 60mm. The 56mm to 60mm wheels can ride the tall ramps at skateboard parks, the child size can not.
As you can see, buying a skateboard can be confusing if you are not familiar with riding standards. For this reason, when choosing a store to buy your Zoo York Skateboard, you must consider finding one with a good customer service department, to go along with finding the best prices available. Here is a list of online stores where you can find Zoo York Skateboards:
TGM Skateboards are by far the best buy on Zoo York Skateboards online. You can get a complete Zoo York Skateboard for 79.99 w/ free shipping. This store runs a physical walk-in store in Detroit, Michigan, a TGM website store, and also an eBay store for those preferring to shop that way. Customer service is great. Feedbacks are great. People seemed pleased with this option.
Zoo York Skateboards hosts their own website with their products. It is a bit confusing to use. You must find the “Z.Y. Hardgoods” link on page 2, and wait for graphic downloads before getting to the Decks and Accessories pictures. Zoo York expects you to know about your own sizing, so take my handy instructions with you if trying to find information on this site. They have many wonderful pictures of styles for you to look at.
Skate Warehouse is an online skateboard store that claims to have the lowest prices on Zoo York Skateboards and free shipping. Their customer service department can be reached through an 800 number or by email. Their lowest cost completed Zoo York Skateboard is listed as 84.99 w/ free shipping. Their photo selection was either hidden or lacking the day that I checked on their site.
Warehouse Skateboards has a nice selection of Zoo York Skateboard Decks, and the other parts that you need to make your skateboard work. Customer service is reached by a normal phone number (non-800). Zoo York Decks run 48.99, Zoo York Wheels run 26.99, and Zoo York Bearings run 14.99 for a grand total of: 90.97 with free shipping. Or, you can just request a completed Zoo York Skateboard from Warehouse Skateboards without making your own choices on wheels or bearings for 94.99 w/ free shipping.
A1 Skateboards has an email helpline, and also a live screen helpline that was turned-off on the day that I visited their site. Their web-site is user friendly with written instructions, and written help ideas available at every step of the shopping experience. They have a nice selection of Zoo York Skateboard Deck styles, and also a nice selection of completed Zoo York packages priced at: 97.99 w/ shipping free on orders over 150.00 – Shipping is about 9.99 depending upon choices, for orders under 150.00.
Skate America has Zoo York Decks at 49.99, and completed Zoo York Skateboard packages for 99.99. This site has the claim that if you can find the identical product on another web-site for a cheaper price, they will beat that price by 10% of the difference. While this site does not carry a complete line of Zoo York Skateboards, they do have some popular styles to choose from and are well worth looking at if bottom line price is important to you. Customer service is reached through a on-site email link.
Black Hole Boards carries a few Zoo York Skateboard products. If you are looking to build your own board, you may want to check here for your Zoo York Skateboard Photo Incentive Deck at only 48.95, slightly cheaper than some other dealers. This site offers a help section, a blog section, a customer service link, and at the bottom of the page – you’ll find instructions on how to connect them to your cell phone.
Skate Park of Austin offers a fine selection of Zoo York Skateboard Decks priced at 49.99. A complete Zoo York Skateboard package is a little pricy at 139.99, but this appears to be a good site to choose your Deck from if you are building from scratch. Shipping is free on orders over 89.00. Customer service can be reached through a web-site link, or at an 800 number.
