This place is dope! I brought my son on a little Charlotte Adventure & he begged me to bring his board without telling me it needed work. So I did a quick Yelp search and found these guys. They were friendly from the beginning; very knowledgeable and professional. They knew what I was talking about even though I didn't (I read it off a text). They got him back on his ride in no time. The shop has cool stuff too; boards, accessories, clothing etc. You should check them out! read more

Armada Skate Shop - Skate Shops Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is not only a great skate shop, they also have a great selection of unique shoes, not the ubiquitous VANS. There is a great selection of t-shirts and I posted a cute shirt and a San Francisco sweatshirt. I might have to go back and buy both today. Great store to pop in if you are looking for a hard to buy for man boy. read more

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Armada has everything you need and then some. I love the brands and gear they carry and it's conveniently located near the Matheson and Eastland DIYs. I'm a repeat customer and the one time when I had an issue with my order, Pat was able to help rectify the situation quickly. Truly a skate shop for the Charlotte skate community. read more

love this place. I came in with a Vallely shape deck; my first board in thirty years. They took time to really help me, listen to my needs and concerns, and I left feeling very satisfied. I can't remember the guy's name, a tall-ish black gentleman, but we ran across a snag. He thought about it for five seconds, then boI'm. Fixed in no time. I'm going back. read more

We had a fantastic experience with Armada skate shop. Although I live in California, I needed help from someone I could trust over the phone to help me find the right skateboard for my boy who loves all things with wheels. I had heard a great skate shop had opened in my home town of Charlotte, so I called Patrick at Armada and he didn't skip a beat- he said he knew just what to put together. He walked me through items online and we picked a board in a size he said would be user-friendly for a little skater. Fast forward and my son LOVES his board. He's gone from pushing it, to sitting on it to ride, to now standing. Patrick hooked us up with great knee and elbow pads, too. Shipping was super fast and we felt very taken care of the entire way. We can't wait to see the store in person when we come home to visit- thank you, Patrick! read more

Such a rad shop! We visited this shop while in town house hunting! The owner (possibly) was super friendly, Extremely informative and very welcoming! You could tell he definitely has passion for the sport and his community! Great selection of decks and merch! Can't wait to be a frequent shopper once we get settled in! read more

This place "NEVER" seems to disappoint me. Best staff, current merchandise, awesome selection, prices very well, and always accommodating! If you want the best deals for your buck, best selection, and a great vibe... Go to Armada...You will be glad that you did... I enjoyed my overall experience read more

Went in asking for wheels for my roller skates and the manager (I assume?) helped me fix my trucks for free. everyone there had a great attitude and was very friendly. read more

I went into this place with one of my buddies because we both wanted to start skating. We came in and told them that we had no idea what we we're doing, we just want to start. Pat and Joey were super helpful in guiding us through the process, they are super nice people and know what they're talking about. Pat built our boards right in front of us and we had a super cool conversation about movies and books. Simply, if you want to get into skating, come here first. You'll also be supporting a local business and good people. read more

Spend your money here for the best customer service from knowledgeable and well connected ownership.

Took my nephew here today to buy his first skateboard for his birthday. My nephew was a little overwhelmed at the process but Patrick was great with him and made him feel at ease. The selection of boards was nice and prices were good too. I enjoyed speaking with him and learning about his shop. I would definitely recommend Armada. Good people. read more

Patrick was extremely friendly helpful. I called and he was able to answer my question(s). When I came in, he was just as helpful. He is an expert about wheels on skates and boards and how they will roll when skating. The shop is well organized and easy to locate. read more

I went in with my 10 year-old daughter, who has never skated in her life, but had been thinking about trying it out for a long time. I'll admit, we were intimidated going into a "real" skate shop, knowing that we hadn't a clue as to what we were doing or what kind of board we needed. Patrick instantly put us at ease, setting my daughter up with a complete that was designed by a professional woman skateboarder (a "Welcome" board - what a fitting name). He also gave us the low-down on upcoming, girls-only skate park events, and chatted easily with us about everything from Charlotte culture to solutions for intergenerational economic mobility as he set her board up. He's a great guy and a caring dad, with a thoughtful perspective on things. While we were there, people of all different ages and styles came through, each being greeted with the same warmth we were, and getting free stickers just for passing through. If I had to pick a word to describe why this place rocks, it would be "connection." Patrick connects with his customers, and connects with the community. You can't get that on Amazon. Shopping local is not only good for the business, it's good for the customer's soul. Who doesn't need a little human connection every now and then? read more

New big spot just as good as PM location (or better) - next to Visarts. Excellent selection of boards and other! Check it out...

I hadn't skated in almost ten years when I went into Armada. I didn't know what kind of board I wanted. Pat and I talked about the kind of skating I wanted to do and what deck would best fit my style. After 20 minutes of discussion I left with a nickel board and have been enjoying it. Great shop, good selection, and super knowledgable staff. read more

Great core skate shop. Everything you need in one place.