Carve is located in a small strip center in the heart of the Heights, and its size is deceptive from the outside. What looks like a small shop, turns out to be a much larger place once you journey inside. Owner Scotty Sheridan opened the Houston location in 2008 because he noticed there was no place in town to buy longboarding equipment, a passion of his. Carve also offers skaters a pretty cool and unique service - they will put an image of your choice onto a board. So if you ever wanted a skateboard with your uncle Jack's face plastered across it, they can hook you up. Not interested in selling clothes or other peripheral junk, Carve focuses on an enormous selection of boards and gear. It's a skate shop run by skaters for skaters, and the shared energy is electric.
3. Reserve Supply Company - 2205 Washington Avenue This place bills itself as a men's clothing store, and it is, but Reserve is centered around skateboarding, vintage motorcycles, and bicycling, and it's a a pretty cool combo. When I visited, there was a cool early '70s Triumph motorcycle in one corner of the shop, skate decks, and vintage style modern motorcycle helmets. It's definitely worth a stop while checking out the local skate scene.
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