CCS Trick & Treat Contest

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CCS Trick & Treat Contest

  CCS Customs Trick & Treat To enter post your best skate clip wearing a costume and  tag @CCS as well as #CCSCustoms666 on IG...
CCS Sci-Fi Fantasy

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CCS Sci-Fi Fantasy "Endless Beauty" Premiere

Portland showed up in full force last week to celebrate the premiere of Sci-Fi Fantasy’s  first skate video, Endless Beauty, It was a night that...
CCS x Lukas Kubeja

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CCS x Lukas Kubeja

CCS sits down with Lukas Kubeja for the launch of the CCS Out for Delivery Collection. Shop the collection here What's your name and how...
CCS x Stuart Jones

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CCS x Stuart Jones

CCS talks to shop employee Stuart Jones, the man behind Rat Skates and two new CCS decks, along with the best chalkboards in Oregon! Where...
CCS June 1985 Capsule

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CCS June 1985 Capsule

Armed with full-pads and his trusty fish-eye, photographer Matt Price and skater Charlie Tanner helped CCS throw it back to forty years ago where it...
CCS x Tyler Quigley

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CCS x Tyler Quigley

We had a chat with local ripper and team rider Tyler Quigley about skating, art and his two new tattoo inspired graphics for CCS. Where...
CCS Spring 2025 Collection

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CCS Spring 2025 Collection

Introducing the CCS Spring 2025 Collection.CCS Spring 2025 Lookbook
CCS Live x Heroin Skateboards

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CCS Live x Heroin Skateboards

CCS went live on Instagram with artist, skateboarder and founder of Heroin Skateboards, Mark "FOS" Foster at his California home and on the streets of...
CCS 4X4 Contest

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CCS 4X4 Contest

#CCS4x4 Contest Land four tricks in a line and post your clip to Instagram with the hashtag #CCS4x4 to enter to win $4,000!   PRIZE: ·         One...
CCS TURNS 40!

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CCS TURNS 40!

Community Delivered Written by Mark Whiteley     Much has been said about the role of the skate shop in forming young skateboarders' understanding of...
CCS Live x Porous Walker

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CCS Live x Porous Walker

CCS went live on Instagram with artist Porous Walker at his California studio, where he showcased his wild drawings, clothes, and art installations. Taking requests...
Sal Barbier Reviews CCS Summer '97 Catalog

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Sal Barbier Reviews CCS Summer '97 Catalog

JENKEM Ian Michna Interview

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JENKEM Ian Michna Interview

We interviewed We interviewed the interviewer, Jenkem Magazine creator Ian Michna.  What does JENKEM mean? What is a JENKEM, or is it a verb? It...
CCS x Max Goldsmith Artist Series

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CCS x Max Goldsmith Artist Series

We teamed up with artist Max Goldsmith for a limited release of his collage deck graphics. Shop the Collection
100 Kickflips in the CONS AS-1 with Alexis Sablone

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100 Kickflips in the CONS AS-1 with Alexis Sablone

  CCS presents 100 Kickflips in the AS-1 by Alexis Sablone from CONS. Alexis has a one-of-a-kind-flick and an architecture degree from MIT, so if...
100 Kickflips in the Vans Zahba with Tanner Van Vark

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100 Kickflips in the Vans Zahba with Tanner Van...

  CCS presents 100 Kickflips in Zion Wright's new Vans Zahba color way by Zion's own REAL Skateboards teammate Tanner Van Vark. Tanner is known...
A Short Interview With Ryan Lay (About Pants)

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A Short Interview With Ryan Lay (About Pants)

Matt: Who was an early skater with personal style that stood out to you? What about their clothes caught your eye? Ryan: Keenan Milton in either...
Cairo Foster For CCS Standard Plus Pants

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Cairo Foster For CCS Standard Plus Pants

  We spent a day with CCS team alumni, Cairo Foster shooting some of our new CCS Standard Plus denim and chino pants. Cairo is...
100 Heelflips In The Nike SB Dunk Low Be True

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100 Heelflips In The Nike SB Dunk Low Be True

Nike SB's second Be True Dunk came in hot and colorful with some unique material choices so we thought it would be a good time...
Be True: An Interview With Jerrod La Rue

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Be True: An Interview With Jerrod La Rue

Jerrod La Rue is a Los Angeles County native who has been making waves with their clips in the Bottom Feeder videos, their massive pop...
Be True: An Interview With Moe Alvarez

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Be True: An Interview With Moe Alvarez

  Moe Alvarez is one of our favorite skateboarders in Los Angeles. We have been watching her progress and having a blast with her on...
100 Kickflips and 3 Hours in the Adidas Nora Shoes

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100 Kickflips and 3 Hours in the Adidas Nora Shoes

  When CCS team rider Nora Vasconcellos got an Adidas shoe we immediately scheduled a wear test with her, but as fate would have it...
Ish Cepeda On His Brand Gas Giants

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Ish Cepeda On His Brand Gas Giants

Photos and Interview by Matt Price Ish Cepeda moved from Florida to Los Angeles to make waves in the skate industry. After turning pro for...
100 Kickflips in the Nike SB Dodgers Dunks with Atiba Jefferson

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100 Kickflips in the Nike SB Dodgers Dunks with...

Atiba Jefferson steps to the plate and lays $100 on the line for 100 Kickflips in the Dodgers Dunk Lows.
Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: Jai Tanju

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Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: Jai...

CCS talks mail art, skate photos, music, and more with skater and artist Jai Tanju.
Aiden Caruth in CCS Apparel

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Aiden Caruth in CCS Apparel

Team Rider Aiden Caruth hits the California concrete (with a side order of the Pacific Northwest) in his favorite CCS attire.
Limitless By Design: Alien Workshop x CCS

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Limitless By Design: Alien Workshop x CCS

Dig deep into the archives for a look at some classic Alien Workshop products from past CCS catalogs.
Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: Nathan McKee

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Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: Nat...

CCS cuts it up with the First Thursdays artist for September 2022: Nathan McKee.
The 2022 CCS Invitational at the Lil Carwash

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The 2022 CCS Invitational at the Lil Carwash

Witness the literal destruction of the 2022 Lil Carwash skate contest at CCS. Spoiler: Louie won it all.
Chandler Burton goes PRO

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Chandler Burton goes PRO

CCS Team rider Chandler Burton is now PRO for There Skateboards.

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"My Top 3 Crooked Grinds" with CCS And Venture ...

CCS & Venture Trucks rider Drake Johnson reveals his most cherished crooks ever captured.
Lil Spots, Big Stunts: A CCS Invitational Contests Recap

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Lil Spots, Big Stunts: A CCS Invitational Conte...

A brief history of the CCS Invitational Contest series.
Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: Josh Jefferson

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Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: Jos...

Talking art materials, obscure videos, skateboarding routines, and cold cuts with Customs X artist Josh Jefferson.
A Brief History of the Sunset Carwash

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A Brief History of the Sunset Carwash

In anticipation of the Lil Carwash CCS Invitational event, take a look back at the history of the Sunset Carwash.
Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: Keith Shore

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Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: Kei...

CCS chats it up with the Customs X First Thursdays artist for July: Keith Shore.
The Street Ollie Turns 40

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The Street Ollie Turns 40

It was 40 years ago that Rodney Mullen invented modern street skating with the debut of the "ollie pop".
100 Kickflips in Size 15 KCDC Dunk Highs from Nike SB

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100 Kickflips in Size 15 KCDC Dunk Highs from N...

The CCS crew has some big shoes to fill... size 15 Dunks to be exact.
Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: Vitória Bortolo

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Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: Vit...

Get to know the Customs X First Thursdays artist for June, Brazilian skater Vitória Bortolo.
100 Fakie Kickflips in the Simple OS with Akwasí Owusu

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100 Fakie Kickflips in the Simple OS with Akwas...

Akwasí Owusu puts the Simple OS shoes to the test with 100 Fakie Kickflips.
Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: Richard

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Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: Ric...

Get to know the Customs X First Thursdays artist for May; Richard "French" Sayer.
100 Kickflips on an Almost Super Sap Deck with John Dilo

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100 Kickflips on an Almost Super Sap Deck with ...

Almost Pro John Dilo gets flippy with it on an eco-friendly Super Sap deck.
100 Kickflips in Last Resort ABs with Whitmer Thomas

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100 Kickflips in Last Resort ABs with Whitmer T...

Comedian / Skateboarder Whitmer Thomas busts 100 kickflips in Last Resort AB's VM001 Suede Highs.
Talking with Chandler Burton about There's Ruining Skateboarding

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Talking with Chandler Burton about There's Ruin...

CCS talks with Team rider Chandler Burton about Dolphin Flips, breakfast burritos, and his part in There's Ruining Skateboarding.
Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: Alyasha Owerka-Moore

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Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: Aly...

CCS hangs out (and skates with) with Customs X First Thursdays artist and design legend Alyasha Owerka-Moore... and his cat.
100 Kickflips in the Nike SB Polaroid Dunk Low

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100 Kickflips in the Nike SB Polaroid Dunk Low

CCS gives the new Nike SB Polaroid Dunks the 100 Kickflip wear test with a little help from our friends.
100 Walls in the Vans Lizzie with Lizzie Armanto and Friends

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100 Walls in the Vans Lizzie with Lizzie Armant...

We went over to Lizzie's ramp so Lizzie Armanto could wear test her new shoe from Vans: The Lizzie.
CCS Archives: 1987 California Cheap Skates Catalog

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CCS Archives: 1987 California Cheap Skates Catalog

A full scan on one of the oldest items in the CCS Archives - the 1987 California Cheap Skates catalog.
Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: FOS

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Customs X First Thursdays Artist Interview: FOS

Spend a little time with CCS Customs X First Thursdays artist for March 2022: Mark "Fos" Foster.