The 18 Year Evolution of Skitch
The complete 18-year narrative of Skitch Skate Shop. Discover how founder Christopher Leach transformed Cartoon Tank into Skate & Ink, Skate Ink Vape, and finally Skitch Skate Shop—a globally recognized...
News & Events
Welcome to the official Skitch Skate Shop news and events feed, your central resource for everything happening inside our shop and across the Grafenwöhr skateboarding community. Here you will find coverage of local skate competitions, community events, product arrivals, and the ongoing history of our store. We also publish hardware setup tutorials, practical skate tips, and critical updates regarding German regulations and local policies.
The 18 Year Evolution of Skitch
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5th Annual Skate Contest 2027
5th Annual Weiden Skate Contest and Community Festival at JUZ Weiden - Get Ready for an Unforgettable Day! Event Update:Due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts, the Weiden Skate Competition 2026 will...
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Vaping Regulations in Germany
Stationed in or visiting Germany? Understand the key rules governing vaping for civilians and U.S. Military personnel: Age & Public Bans: Mandatory 18+ ID checks for all hardware and liquids....
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4th Annual Skate Contest 2025
On May 24, 2025, Skitch Skate Shop and JUZ Weiden hosted the 4th Annual Skate Contest, solidifying the event as a permanent fixture on the Oberpfalz regional sports schedule. Skaters...
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VAT FORMS
U.S. military personnel and their dependents with SOFA status can shop tax-free at Skitch Skate Shop using VAT forms (NF1 and NF2) on eligible in-person purchases of €250 or more....
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Apparel Size Charts
Not sure what size to order? Use this guide to find the perfect fit for Liquid Blue, Element, DC Shoes, RVCA, and Thrasher apparel. Includes chest width, body length, sleeve...
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What is Skitch Skate Shop All About?
Skitch Skate Shop is more than just a store—it's a community hub for skateboarders, artists, and adventurers in Grafenwöhr, Vilseck, Amberg, and Weiden. We offer top-quality skate gear and hands-on...
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3rd Annual Skate Contest 2024
The 3rd Annual Weiden Skate Contest on May 25, 2024, brought heavy industry backing from Bones, DC Shoes, Independent, Element, and Plan B. Alongside three core division battles, the event...
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2nd Annual Skate Contest 2023
Returning on May 27, 2023, the 2nd Annual Weiden Skate Contest expanded to four competition divisions, introducing a dedicated Under-14 bracket (Group D) to support rising local youth talent. Skaters...
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1st Annual Skate Contest 2022
On July 2, 2022, over 80 skaters and 1,000 spectators gathered at Frühlingstraße 1 for the inaugural Weiden Skate Contest. Co-hosted by Skitch Skate Shop and JUZ Weiden, the event...
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Shop Sponsorship
Want to ride for Skitch? We're looking for skaters with good character, passion, and integrity. Learn about our three sponsorship levels — Shop Supported, Shop Flowed, and Flowed by Shop...
