SKATE 618

"Skate618 is the place to go for that sweet new setup!!! Colin the owner hooked me up and even showed me some other new products I didn’t know I needed, also made by small businesses!!! While in the store I got to watch the owner educate a younger skater on the proper wheel set up and how to place the washers, not a customer just a skater in need, it was awesome to see!! I will be back!"

"I was in the market for a skateboard for my son and stopped by here to see what they had. Colin assisted me from the moment I had walked in until I left. His knowledge of the products that he sells was incredible. He asked many questions that I wouldn’t have even thought of asking. I wish I would’ve had these questions asked to me when I bought mine many many years ago. I probably would’ve continued and not given up in frustration. He explained everything throughly and stressed why certain features were important for my son. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I will definitely be back to buy things like curb wax, bearings and future decks. We are lucky to have a shop like this in Edwardsville."

"Chems makes by far the most quality fingerboard decks out there!! There 5 ply construction and craftsmanship is like no other!!! I have 3 of them so far and love all of them!! If you like fingerboarding and are looking for a high quality pro deck and high end components to bring your fingerboarding to the next level Chems is your 1 stop shop to build the sickest setup!! Thank you Chems you have a customer for life!!! 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for customer service aswell!!!!"

"Great staff! I just got my first pro fingerboard deck with shark wheels and I’m completely stoked with how it looks and rides 1000/10 I recommend this place, coolest store in Illinois!!"

"I just bought my 4th deck from this shop since they’ve opened and I will be back again and again. The owner is incredibly nice and helpful. My taste in boards is pretty specific and they always have what I want. They even ship quick if I can’t make it over to the store. Support the local!"