303 Boards

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Overview

303 Boards is an independent skate shop operating in the Colorado skate scene since 1997, with locations in Denver and Boulder. It specializes in skateboards, shoes, apparel, and accessories, maintaining a focus on skate culture through retail and online sales.¹²⁷

History

Founded in 1997 by Sam Schuman, with backing from Joe Gordon, 303 Boards opened its first store and expanded with a flagship location on Colfax Avenue in 2006. The shop grew to include sites in Boulder and a recent Annex headquarters on South Broadway in Denver. Owned by Sam Schuman as an LLC, it has remained independently operated for over 28 years.¹²⁵

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Skateboards	Core skate deck offerings	$50 - $100
Bearings	Skateboard wheel bearings	$10 - $30
Shoes	Exclusive skate shoe drops	$60 - $120
Apparel	Skate-inspired clothing	$20 - $80
Hardware	Trucks and risers	$15 - $60

Manufacturing

As a skate shop, 303 Boards sources products from various skate brands rather than manufacturing in-house. Items are retailed through physical stores and online, with returns directed to their Denver HQ.³

Notable Products

Exclusive Shoe Drops - Limited-edition skate shoes honoring skate culture roots.
Skate Decks - Selection of skateboard decks from Colorado skate scene brands.
Bearings - Specialized skateboard bearings available online.
Street Trash Apparel - Alternate brand apparel tied to shop identity.

Reputation

303 Boards is regarded as a staple in the Colorado skate community for preserving skate culture and fostering local scenes through multiple locations.¹⁴ Enthusiasts value its independent operation and commitment to exclusive drops.²⁶ No major criticisms noted in available sources.

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