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X Games proudly introduces "Showdown 2024," a brand new skateboarding competition showcasing sixteen hand-picked skate shops from across the United States. Which skateshop will win and take home $10k? You decide.


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 across the country will face off with 2 minutes of their best footage in a 

 like no other, the inaugural #XGamesShowdown! With $10k up for grabs, this is your chance to rally behind your favorite shop, city, or region by voting and ultimately selecting our winner.


It started with 16 top skate shops across the country, and now we're down to two! Congratulations to 303 Boards from Denver, CO, and Manifest Skate Shop from Durham, NC!

These shops now have one week to film more tricks and re-edit their videos. New videos and voting go live on May 30th. Don’t miss the last-chance live judging on the X Games Twitch on May 31st at 6pm PT!


Stay tuned and support your favorite skate shop!

A big shout-out to all the shops for delivering incredible video parts, and to all the fans who watched and voted! Congratulations to 303 Boards and Manifest Skate Shop for advancing to the Final of the #XGamesShowdown!

Each day will feature a new pair of videos battling for best in video parts, return tomorrow for more, debuting at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET.

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Since 1997, 3rd Lair has been holding it down for skaters in Minneapolis, MN. As a renowned skate shop and landmark skatepark, known for producing some of today's top pros, 3rd Lair isn't just a shop – it's a cornerstone of the skateboarding community.

303 Board Shop, under the leadership of owner Sam Schuman, has been a pillar of the Colorado skateboard community since 1997. Located in Denver, CO, it's known as THE skate shop in the area. With over 26 years of service, 303 Board Shop has an incredible team of well-known pros, and up and coming rippers. 

Established in 2003, Black Sheep in Charlotte, NC, stands as a highly respected shop within the skateboarding community. Owned and operated by long-time ripper Josh Frazier, Black Sheep boasts an amazing team and offers top brands to its loyal customers. Through its dedication and passion for skateboarding, Black Sheep has become a cornerstone of the NC skate scene.

Core is the staple skate shop for connecting with the Oklahoma City, OK, skate scene. Run by the best skaters in the area, Core is always welcoming to anyone who stops by!

Faces Skateshop in Tempe, AZ, opened on May 14th, 2022, to redefine the skate shop experience. Founded by friends Andrew Nicolaus, top professional skateboarder Dashawn Jordan, Dylan Williams, and filmer Joseph Nicolaus. Through their industry connections, they have quickly developed an amazing team of skaters and have all the pieces to put together a great shop and video.

Geometric, hailing from Houston, TX, boasts a skate team that spans the globe, thanks to the support of owner Jorge Villagomes. Committed to fully supporting skateboarding, Geometric gives back to the community at all times. 

Durham, NC's finest, Manifest does it all! From filming videos to serving the local community, hosting events, and supporting the underprivileged – all out of a shop the size of a closet. Respect!

NJ Skateshop, co-founded by Chris Nieratko and Steve Lenardo, has been a staple of Jersey City, NJ's skateboarding scene since 2003. With one of the heaviest teams consistently, NJ Skateshop remains New Jersey's premier skateboard shop.

Located in the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, PA, Nocturnal Skate Shop has been a cornerstone of the local skate scene since 2000. Founded by professional skateboarder Kerry Getz, Nocturnal was built with a single purpose: to take care of Philadelphia skateboarders and help grow the scene to its fullest potential. As Nocturnal moves into its 20th year, it continues to support the local skate community and offers the best skate brands available.

Established in 2007, Boston's Orchard Skateshop is the go-to destination for skaters in the area. With a bangin' team, a curated selection of top brands, and a commitment to delivering unique footage from the Northeast, Orchard has solidified its reputation as a premier skate shop in the country.

Originally established in 1997, Pharmacy Boardshop currently operates 8 retail locations throughout Southern California, along with 2 locations in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over the past 24 years, Pharmacy has cemented its position as one of the premiere skate shops on the West Coast! 

River Rat, located in Lawrence, KS, was founded by Justin Shiney in 2018. With no local skate shop in the area, Justin took it upon himself to create a haven for the community's skaters. River Rat has also been instrumental in collaborating with the city to rebuild the Centennial Skatepark including the Corey Lawrence Memorial Skatepark. River Rat is a true example of giving back to their local community. 

Encinitas, CA's Rose Street Skate Shop, founded by Sean & Fay Kelling in November 2019, burst onto the scene with a dynamic team, including unique local skaters and some of today's favorite up-and-coming pros. Rose Street was one of the first to sign up for this contest, has been traveling and putting in the work!

Subsect, located across from the largest skatepark in the USA in Des Moines, IA, is owned by long-time ripper and staple of the Iowa skate scene, Kevin Jones. You never know who you'll see in the shop, from Leo Romero to Heath Kirchart

Owned by professional skateboarder Gary Smith, with over 20 years of experience in the industry, VU, in Baltimore, MD, has been a prominent figure since its establishment in June of 2008. Actively engaged in the local and regional communities, VU hosts contests, skate camps, and provides skateboard lessons. Additionally, VU reaches out to the less fortunate by donating used boards to the underprivileged and conducting demonstrations at local schools and events.

Westside Skateshop brings the best of skateboarding to Tarpon Springs, FL. Skateboarder owned and operated for well over a decade, the shop was first opened in 1997 by John Montesi, a former pro for New Deal skateboards. Westside has continually supported local skaters, visiting pros, and has consistently put out top-notch videos, cementing its reputation as a hub of the Tarpon Springs skate community.

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The action sports competition announced Wednesday that it will host events in San Diego, Los Angeles and Ventura from July 16-23. The full slate of summer sports will include skateboarding, BMX and motocross competitions, with more than 150 athletes expected to participate in the tour that'll culminate at the seaside Ventura County Fairgrounds on July 21-23....

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