Flipside Boardshop

Overview

Flipside Boardshop is a locally owned retail shop specializing in skateboarding and snowboarding equipment, apparel, and accessories. It operates primarily from Maggie Valley, North Carolina, near Cataloochee Ski Area, offering sales, rentals, demos, and services including snowboard tunes. The shop carries hardgoods like boards, bindings, boots, and skate decks from industry brands, with additional locations historically in Asheville and Hendersonville.¹²³

History

Flipside Boardshop opened its first location on Lexington Avenue in Asheville, North Carolina, in 1994. Owned by Krista and Jason Hill, it expanded to include sites in Hendersonville and Maggie Valley. The downtown Asheville store closed in September 2020 to prioritize family, online expansion, and extended hours at the Maggie Valley location.¹²

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Flipside Boardshop retails products from various industry brands and does not manufacture its own goods. Services such as snowboard tuning are performed in-house at the shop.¹³

Notable Products

• Snowboard Rentals and Demos - Family-oriented rental boards available at Maggie Valley location near Cataloochee Ski Area.
• Skateboard Completes - Pre-assembled skateboards including longboards and cruisers.
• Snowboard Boots and Bindings - Selection of hardgoods paired for snowboard setups.
• Outerwear - Jackets, layering pieces, facemasks, and gloves from multiple brands.

Reputation

Flipside Boardshop is regarded as a longstanding local staple in Western North Carolina's skate and snowboard community, valued for its specialized service and proximity to Cataloochee Ski Area. Enthusiasts appreciate the full-service offerings like tuning and special orders from a family-operated business. Limited hours and closure of the Asheville location may reduce accessibility for some.¹²³