The customer service here is amazing! We came in on a Sunday, and the gentleman that helped us was very informative and gave us good advice. He has an adorable small terrier pup named Bella, she is the welcoming committee here. There are very many good quality boards, roller skates, and even snowboards here! Would 100% recommend to anyone that is looking to support a local business. He even showed my younger sister how to get on the board, and showed other customers in the store how to use their skates. read more

Local shop that will actually try and help you and not just get as much money out of you as possible. The 2 dudes there are OGS that know what they are doing. read more

I just bought my long board this week, and is looking to buy my protective gear. They definitely has the most complete stock here. Before I come I went to 4 different store, they either don't have any in stocks or don't have my size Definitely will come back for my skateboard gear! Owner is super helpful and nice!! read more

I'm not a big review guy, but right now I'm compelled to let people know about the ridiculous experience that I had last weekend at Gravity Sports in Renton. If you must go there, make sure its during the week, when a nice guy named Mike works, otherwise you'll be forced to deal with a grouchy old man named Dave(owner), My kid and I skate so we knew exactly what we were shopping for, but Dave had other plans for us. This nut job dressed me down in front of my son and the other patrons, berating me for our skateboarding preferences and what we were trying to buy. It's one thing to give advice, but man oh man, it's another thing to be so darn condescending and rude about it. I had to restrain myself before I started making irreversible decisions, so we left. Things ended up working out in the end. My son and I drove to Seattle to By and By and got what we were looking for from the friendly staff there that helped us! No reason to subject yourself to Dave at Gravity Sports. Save your dignity and go where your business is appreciated! read more

Owner/worker is extremely rude and crotchety. Give your business to nice people who are helpful.

Upon walking into the shop, the worker (whom I can only assume is the owner) pretty much yelled at me that there were too many people in the shop & that I needed to go back outside. While I 100% completely understand that there's a shop capacity due to COVID, he did not have to yell at me rudely like a child. He simply needed to say in a friendly tone, that the shop was at full capacity & if I could kindly wait outside to be called in. That would've been totally fine, but no - - apparently decent friendliness is too difficult to muster up these days. Once I was allowed to enter I began looking at the wheel selection. After a few minutes as he was helping 4 boys with their purchase, he gruffly asked what kind of wheels I was looking for. He told me he only had a few in stock. Then in an extremely judgmental & condescending tone, he said that no wheels were good for the skates that I had, and that I should look to buy new roller skates instead. I totally get he was sharing his opinion, but goodness, no need to be condescending towards me as if I'm stupid. I like to support local, and I was very disappointed with my experience here, especially because a few years ago my sister bought a longboard from this shop. The next day I went to Zumiez in Bellevue & had a wonderful customer service experience & got exactly what I needed. The friendly staff that could teach this gentleman a thing or 2 about customer service, let alone basic human decency when talking to people. read more

Amazing service here! Staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and down-to-Earth. This is what retail was like before the corporate takeover/monopolization. Will be back for sure! read more

My first impression when I walked into this shop is how cozy it was- it felt like the kind of skate shop you would find on a boardwalk by the beach in the 1980's, except this is a quaint shop in Renton in an unsuspecting location. I was immediately greeted by Dave and Mike, and when I explained to them that I was looking for a helmet to fit my hair (I'd you saw my hair you'd understand) they said they could help me without hesitation and helped me try on several helmets! Mike was so knowledgeable about their stock and coached me on how the helmet should properly fit, how I know it's time for a new one, and how to adjust it as well as answered any other questions I had- I'm SO grateful for this experience because I've heard rumors about skate shops being cliquey or standoffish towards women, but that absolutely was not the case here. I had such a great experience and I confidently went to the skatepark today without fear of busting my ass and getting a concussion. I would call this trip a success! read more

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This place has the product you want and the personal touch you need. If you are into skating, surfing-whatever, you will want to check this place out. It's worth the drive. Side note...no restroom. The building has been there for 40+ years with no running water, so I assume they sometimes need to close for a few minutes so dude can use the Taco Bell restroom a half block away. read more

Outstanding sports shop, the employee was full of knowledge very helpful and just the whole experience was amazing. They had all the latest technology for skating, surfing,skateboards and any accessories, huge selection of pads and helmets. Really can't wait to shop there again. Highly recommend for sports enthusiast's. Great job Gravity Sports. read more

I got roller-skate laces and toe stops here today. Most skate shops don't have those, so it was awesome they did. There was a wide selection and the store was well organized. The guy running the shop was nice and helpful. I'll definitely come back. It's a great store. read more

The holy grail for your skating needs. This is a living museum. If you are in the area don't miss it. Dave's the man! read more

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Awesome local skate shop, good products, honest guys, they have every little random part you need, and they're good dudes. You know you're getting the best and you feel good spending your money there. Also check out their awesome collection of classic boards with a lot of history. Also they do great snowboard and ski tune ups for cheaper then any of the other big name shops. Also have good cheap snowboards in stock. SUPPORTYOURLOCALSKATESHOPS!! read more

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Great skate shop! The guys there are super nice. They know their stuff and can offer good advice. I bought a couple sets of wheels today. For one board I only needed a super cheap and small set of wheels for my dogs skateboard and asked a bunch of questions. There was NO pressure to buy the most expensive thing, which I really liked. 3 things illustrate how chill the shop is: a) they let me ask several questions about wheels for MY DOG'S skateboard, b) they gave good advice for my longboard and my dog's board and c) I got no grief for any of it :) Plus the collection of older boards on display around the shop is awesome to see. read more

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I love this shop!!! So hard to find some real advice on skateboards these days. Most boards are available from crappy mall kind of shops but you don't get a board that exactly fits you that way. Mike is from the old school and will put your board together based on what is best for you! Really nice and helpful with reasonable prices on top best hardware! We bought a Powell Peralta board, pads, a helmet and a longboard from him. read more

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Always appreciate the vibe here. Very helpful. I always get what I need and at a fair price. My go to for ski repair and set up.

Staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. I came in to buy new bindings for my snowboard and instead they fixed my current bindings for a fraction of the price. I'm so grateful I came here! read more

I went to gravity sports in Renton today and bought a custom skateboard with my 10-year-old son Quentin. I haven't ridden a skateboard in years but my youngster and his brother Caleb, (Who is in China boarding ) inspired me. We went to Jefferson Park directly after I got my board and went to town. It was so much fun! Thank you gravity sports for bringing the kid out of me! Andre read more

Love these guys! Had a great experience buying a board from David and Mike at Gravity Sports. I'm an older guy (just turned 50), wanting to take up skateboarding again for the first time in probably 40 years. After asking me a couple questions about what I hoped to do, David knew exactly what I needed and put together a great board for me. Not only that, but after he built the board, he spent the next 45 minutes giving me a skate lesson, too! I went here because I wanted to support a local skate shop, and was not disappointed. Looking forward to bringing my son in soon to get him set up, as well! read more

Probably the only place left on earth where I could find roller skates in my size! Very well priced, extremely helpful staff! Love it here

Very helpful. Set me up with everything I needed to get rolling. I'll definitely be coming back for more gear. Thanks guys!!!

I LOVED this shop - so welcoming and helpful. Really took his time to help me with a roller derby set up and was kind to the kids as well - helping my 9 year old son sort out a skateboard that would be appropriate for him and joking around with all of us. In addition, he made the offer of future assistance to me via the phone since I had mentioned that I was from out of town and visiting my sister. Thank you! read more

This is a awesome place in Renton !!! I had been searching around to find where I can buy a good longboard for myself in the nice summer time but I don't know how to choose a good one. I found this place through the Talk in here. The outlook of the shop freaked me out. A little bit crappy. However ,it is amazing inside. The owner Dave is a very helpful guy for helping me out to choose my first longboard. He let me ride on every boards in the shop and after I bought the Never Summer Ransom. He showed me how to pump in the parking lot outside. Great and Fun shop to visit. read more

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Ive been a commuter skateboarder on and off for 5 years I have a old school skateboard set up and love it!!! I too would drive by this shop until one day I needed a tune up on my old board I was hesitant to go because I didn't know how they would respond but I got the nerve to go in and Mike and the crew were so cool and treated me with respect he did check up on my board and I was good to go I loved how the shop was set up with old boards and new boards its like a mini skateboard museum!. one time I gave my board away I was so down about it and didn't have alot of money and I came in and you know these guys set me up again on an old school skateboard!!!! I tell you these guys are so passionate about skating they just want you to get out there and have fun and skate no matter who you are or what type of skater you are I would highly recommend this skateboard shop its the best :-)!!!! read more

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The guys there were knowledgeable and really helpful in snowboarding gear, tips... etc.. will definitely be back to get my snowboard tuned and waxed! read more

I needed to find a place to tune up our family's skis for this ski season...and I wanted to find someplace local. Turns out, Gravity Sports had a deal on Amazon Local/Living Social. $20 for edging, waxing, grinding etc. I had only driven by this place before, and always just thought it was a skate shop (of no interest to me). Not only is it a skate shop, but they sell/repair snowboards, boogie boards, and surf boards too. They also sell clothing and other gear as well. Their customer service was great-a friendly, kinda cool guy runs the shop, and is knowledgeable about skis in addition to all the board stuff. I will return here every year for ski tune-ups. And when I need to order boots, skis, etc., I will very likely do it through them just to support their business. read more

I came in for some outdoor wheels for my derby skates and to check out the place for the first time, as I haven't been on skates or any type of board (skate/surf/snow) since moving to the area three years ago. David and Mike were super helpful and gave me a great education on gear. I used to work in a skate shop on the east coast and learned more in 30 minutes with them than I did in the year working at the other place. I really appreciate how they took the time to show me how I could make my current gear last longer, and also how to pick future gear so that I could invest wisely in the future and not just buy cheap stuff that would need to get replaced every year/season. It's rare to find that attitude and service like that. All in all, I got a great vibe from Gravity and the guys I met working there. This place is LEGIT without having the attitude that creep out of places I'm used to in the mid Atlantic or SoCal. Skate shops can be really intimidating for anyone, and as a woman, person of color, and newbie to the neighborhood on top of it all, even more so. Gravity place was super welcoming and comfortable. It felt like going to your friend with the cool family members' house. Bonus points for the decor-- they basically have a history of skating up on the walls and ceilings. read more

These guys are super cool and socially responsible. About a year ago, i had to do a marketing report as part of my business degree at Central Washington University where I was also a member of Ssa Cwu​. The assignment was to work with a business in the area, including interviews with the owners/managers and write the report with other group members. The "marketing report" is part of the curriculum for all the business students, and it is also one of the projects that students don't seem to look forward to. Many other groups talked about how they were having trouble interviewing and getting information out of the people at the businesses they had chosen. The owner at Gravity Sports directed me to Mike, and to make a long story short, I aced the class with a 4.00 (A). Mike is extremely helpful and knowledgeable and gave me his undivided attention to get the info I needed. Another time I called Mike about a pair of skis that I was going to buy on Craigslist. Mike was happy to give me the info I needed to make an informed decision not to buy the skis. I haven't actually bought anything from them, but I am still treated as if I am a best customer. If I was a skater, this would be the obvious choice for the people I would want to deal with. I highly recommend these guys to any skaters out there. read more

Well, mike did such a great job tuning my old atomic skis, was going to buy newer, fatter skis but they turn so good now I'll keep them for awhile. If you need skis tuned go here, dont waste time and money having some kid ad t a chain sports slab touch your blades! read more

We had such a great experience here! The gentleman working was very welcoming and helpful with picking out a skateboard for my 9 year old son. I don't know a lot about skateboards and he was so patient with us and our kids and answered all of their many questions! My son was SO happy and said it was the best birthday ever. Thank you Gravity Sports! read more

I have been going to this shop for almost 30 years and the people are hands down the best. Super knowledgeable and always happy. Support your local Skate shop.... I Love Gravity read more

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This guy is a total nut job. He was rude to my 11 year-old daughter, my wife, and me. Very poor social skills. Selection was also pretty bad. No matter his skill or knowledge, he's too old not to know how to interact with people better. Awful experience. read more

Great customer service! These guys know skateboards. Tons of boards to choose from as well as wheels and trucks. I went in and Mike helped me choose a board for the style of riding I'm doing and fully assembled the board and sent me out the door with my new ride ready to hit the park. My kiddo went with me and was balancing on boards too. We'll be headed back soon to get her outfitted next. :) read more

Stopped in with my friend while she bought some new skates. The guys working there seemed very knowledgeable and friendly. They even tuned up my skates (which I had in my car) on the spot! If you do derby they have a decent selection of pads, helmets and skates. I totally recommend checking them out! read more

This shop is great! I went here to get my first board and the guy working here helped me with everything, and told me about the parts of the skateboard and taught me how to put a board together. Taught me the position to ride in and also recommend me a few skate parks. Totally recommend going here. Board selection is also great! read more

Skateboarding, snowboarding, roller skating, skiing surfing. If you stand on it and move around, these guys know all about it. Super knowledgeable and obviously love what they do. For the seasoned pro, they know what you need without a lot of explaining. For the total newbie, save yourself a lot of time and money learning what fits your body-style, performance style, and skill level. They can and will help you skip a LOT of trial and error. read more

This is a Skateboard Shop. Im 46 and this place is what I remember from my youth of what a skateshop is supposed to be. Dudes that know what's going on and are super helpful. They aren't a clothing store or shoe store that has clueless kids that don't skate working there. These guys are in the scene and have been for years. They are OG. read more

I've seen this little hole in the wall shop in dtown Renton countless times when driving by, but never really thought to actually stop in. Groupon recently featured a deal: $20 for $40 worth of services. Base grind, hot wax, edge tune. I just happened to need a base grind on one of my snowboards, which had taken some early season abuse, so I jumped on this deal. They did a great job and had it back to me on time and the owner was super cool. I would def recommend them for tuning services if you live nearby. Getting in/out of the parking lot can be a bit of a pain though. read more

So glad we found this place! Mike helped my son and I and FAR exceeded our customer service expectations. My son (almost 13) is fairly new to skating and looked at Mike like a god! He was so cool in not only selling and servicing the board, but in recommending local skate parks and encouraging my son to keep skating. We left completely happy with our purchase and plans to come back. Thank you! read more

Been buying skateboarding stuff stuff from Gravity since 1986... My parents used to rent skis there before that. They are as knowledgeable as you will find, and they use the products they sell. If they don't have what you want in stock, just ask- they have special ordered things for me in the past numerous times. I haven't bought skate stuff from anyone else, ever, and I never will. read more