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Friday, March 30, 2018

A Video Collection of Eric Testerman's Skateboarding

Team rider Eric Testerman has been on our team for some time now and we were reflecting on just how good he is with over 4 years of footage on YouTube. Each one of these are killer parts and are so motivating to watch. Glad to have you on the team Erik!

Eric Testerman Idiosyncratic

https://youtu.be/JLh5nKmFYzw




Eric Testerman Strictly Standard



Eric Testerman's MAGNOLIA part

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f86a905cqgs


To see more photos, a Q&A with Eric and more, please visit 

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Why do skateboarders buy one brand over another? Lots of reason.

Sometimes it is the skateboard company’s history. Every
skateboard brand has a history…the history is often what
makes people passionate. History for a skateboarding
company is usually related to the skaters involved.
skateboard culture
 Image of Marc Johnson from Complex

For example some people starting buying Enjoi skateboards
because they liked and followed professional skateboarder
Marc Johnson. He founded the company with help by
Rodney Mullen in 1998 or 2000 (both dates appear online).

Or maybe because the motto means something to them,
Enjoi motto has and still is: "enjoy skateboarding; have fun!'
What skateboarder wouldn’t agree with that motto? No one!
Skateboard company logos are important too. Wearing them
shows your passion for skateboarding. Johnson has stated
that both the panda image and the name "Enjoi" were
derived from a dream. Skateboarders everywhere recognize
the Panda logo. Some even get tattoos to show their pride of
the lifestyle.
panda enjoi skateboard tattoo

Panda tattoo from Enjoi Instagram page:
Plus, the graphics are always important when buying a
skateboard and why Enjoi has always had a great core
group of artist to produce their art. Enjoi’s website has a
page with videos with the current crew of artist and how they
came up with some of the designs. Check it out if you love
their art.

Galactic G Skateshop Instagram photo of some of the Enjoi
boards we carry at our store and online.
buy skateboard online enjoi panda

No matter what reason you ride the Enjoi boards-- support
your favorite skateboard shop and Enjoi by buying online at:

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Longboard Wheels and Trucks for Sliding

There is nothing better than sliding on your Longboard. Besides some days--- sliding at the right time could save your life. 
To tune up your board for sliding the Galactic G’s team recommends you add the Randal  180 mmm 50 Degree Raw trucks and Sector 970mm Butterball wheels. 

RANDAL R-11 TRUCK WHITE and BLACK 180MM 50 DEGREE



Some have said that the Randal R-11 truck is the standard for a slider setup. Around since the 1970’s, these trucks are built to last and perform better than other brands. You can tighten them for downhill and loosen for around town. The truck is stable at speeds and still offers a lot of response with a wide turning radius.





SECTOR 9 70MM 80A BUTTERBALLS WHEEL
These Butterball wheels will help control your slides, yet smooth because they are manufactured with right amount of grip to slip on most pavements. These urethane wheels are wide for stand up, hands down and sit down slides.



Galactic G Skateshop is located in the northern side of the Ivanhoe District in Orlando, Florida, is the oldest and largest core skateshop in Central Florida. The business has been around for more than 20 years and offers a place for people to learn about skateboard culture and shop a large selection of top name brands like NikeSB, Vans, Adidas, Etnies, DCshoes, Quietlife, and Primitive. We have over 800 different pairs of shoes to choose from, and a full room of skateboards and longboards.

Glactic G loves helping the community by hosting public events, and giving the kids of Central Florida a great and safe place to enjoy the sport of skateboarding. All employees skateboard and love helping you find the right equipment and apparel. 
We are open Monday –Saturday from 10am to 8pm and on Sunday from 12noon- 6pm.

Monday, March 19, 2018

RipNDip Sandals for Upcoming Summer Season



Attention----Orlando Skaters—help support frantic skate clothing companies with Orlando roots like RIPNDIP.
How?
By slipping into these RIPNDIP slides after a session, out hopping around downtown, at the beach, hanging at your local skate contest with your clan or lounging at home.  


Lord Nermal has put the skateboarders favorite flipping feline on the top of the straps of these sandals that will surely get you some attention. When you do make sure you spread the word to let them know this funky company has Orlando roots. RIPNDIP was started in 2009 by Ryan O'Connor in Orlando, FL and now is currently located in Los Angeles, CALI.

Nermal Black Slide Sandals from RipNDip include:
Lord Nermal graphic on synthetic leather strap.
Soft textile liner for comfort.
Cushioned embossed footbed with logo text on heel.
Rubber outsole with herringbone tread for grip.


Galactic G Skateshop is located in the northern side of the Ivanhoe District in Orlando, Florida and is the oldest and largest core skateshop in Central Florida. Now all of our Vans, Adidas, DC shoes, skateboard decks, wheels, trucks, bearing, clothing and more can be purchased online 24/7 for those night owls. 

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Free Skateboard Contest with Cash Prize in Orlando Florida for a Good Cause

Galactic G Skateshop is Proud to Sponsor "John Young Gems" Skateboard Contest

$500 Grand Prize 

$250 Best Trick

Free Entry!!

March 17th, 2018
John Young Skatepark

3815 Substation Rd, Orlando, FL 32837, USA
orlando florida skateboard competition 2018
Skateboard Competition in Orlando Florida
Galactic G Skateshop is happy to be a part and a sponsor of a great cause.  Our skateboard team manager, Carlos Leon, will be make a star appearance with Steve Otero.

Pride N Envy Tattoo's is also a major sponsor and are proud to be a part of this group to stop the pill problem that we have in this country. 

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"We are an organization that is based in the Central Florida area that is taking a stand against opiates and hard drugs in the community. Nowadays kids and young adults are getting exposed to harder drugs and prescription medications younger and younger but no one is there to spread the message. Here at MileHigh we aim to refresh the drug awareness scene while also giving back to the community and educating the young."

Friday, March 2, 2018

Skater of the Month Winner February 2018


CONGRATULATIONS πŸΎπŸŽ‰πŸŽˆπŸŽŠ. Our winner for February's #skaterofthemonth is #ElvinZapata. Elvin is 42 years old and shows that age is just a number. Let's hear it for our oldest #winner yet! Cheers mate. #supportyourlocalskateshop #orlandoskateboarding #contest

Watch the clips submitted by the winner of Skater of the Month February 2018.