East Coast Core Skates, is a New Jersey based online longboard retailer with a distinctive flavor and style that can only be described as, well, East Coast!

“I purchased my first longboard in 1999, and I’ve watched the sport evolve immensely in the past 10 years,” says owner and skater Mark “stringtheory” Campisano.

“The scene here on the East Coast is really moving in an amazing direction right now, and I felt there was a genuine need for a true skater owned and operated shop that can zero in on some of the amazing brands the East coast has to offer, such as Earthwing, Comet, and new comers like Phat DeanZ .”

When asked what separates ECC from other shops out there, Mark was quick to point out his skateboarding pedigree, which spans over 25 years, and his passion for helping people.

“If you’re a member of the various longboard communities found online, you probably already know I spend a good amount of time helping people who are new to the sport make intelligent decisions based on what aspect of skateboarding they are most interested in. I feel my experience is especially valuable when it comes to selecting quality products that will meet or exceed my customer’s expectations.”

When asked what the future holds, Mark said he’d just be happy to make it through the Holiday rush intact. But also, “keep your eyes opened, I’m working on some collaborative ideas with other East Coast based companies such as Surf-Rodz, especially in the area of events. We’ve been kicking around some amazing ideas and I’m really hoping to make a positive contribution to the scene out here and ultimately help the sport grow!

East coast Core Skates can be found at eastcoastcoreskates.com. Discount code: “beastcoast” is good for a 6.66% discount on all orders over $10.

West New York, New Jersey – 12/01/2009 – Skate Rags Online/www.skateragsonline.com, an online company that sells original designs and iconic skateboarding T-shirts has gone live.

“Aesthetically smooth and fast is the true nature of longboarding,” says owner Adam J. Dabonka about his motivation and desire for starting this new project.

A solid name and figure in the longboard scene for years now, Dabonka’s new project – Skate Rags Online – blends his eye for fashion and desire to skate every single day.

“I’ve always had a keen sense at spotting emerging trends in fashion. I’ve been longboarding for years now, and I think there is a gap in the market for stylish T-shirt designs that have longboard themes,” Dabonka says. “Most shirts out there now are just basically company logos, one-color screen-printed shirts that don’t offer much in terms of style and quality. That’s where I come in and the ground on which Skate Rags Online will stand.”

The first design is a collaborative effort with a talented artist named Alex Melendrez. It took two months to finalize the design after a number of tweaks. “Alex and I have full-time jobs and I have been busy with attending races, events and other life responsibilities,” Dabonka says. “There are many people I owe thanks to for getting this off the ground.”"It took a while, but in the end it was worth the wait and extra effort to get the design to where it is today.”

Right now there is one design up for sale, The Longboard Buddha, but by early next year skaters and fashionistas alike can expect to see at least two more designs available at www.skateragsonline.com.

Why call the company Skate Rags? “Simple. Anyone who has ever touched a skateboard knows that you learn by falling. After skating all day, your favorite shirt gets tattered and after a few weeks, what was once your favorite shirt is now just a rag!  Life is not a spectator sport, you have to get out there and live…even if that means getting a little dirty!  Skate Rags was my gut feeling and I’m sticking with it.”

The first design, The Longboard Buddha, is competitively priced at $18.00 and is available in sizes small through XXL.

Skate Rags Online is now open for business and taking orders! Get in on the ground floor at www.skateragsonline.com.