About Us OLD
Banned Skate Shop, Banned Mail Order
Banned Skate Shop Mail Order has a strong footprint in skateboarding since 1993. BANNED is located in the Inland Empire where many Pros come from - Many come back seeking their roots!
Known for for expertise and commitment to skateboarding.
How it works
1.Select you skate products
2.Add components you need
3.Select payment method
4.We ship it
MISSION: We are here to make friends
First and foremost God is above all else. Such guidance form above dictates our moral compass. It guarantees you will be treaded with respect, and in a clean environment suited for skateboarders of all ages. At Banned we promise you will shop good prices, and enjoy the knowledgeable, friendly staff.
Kindlness is our religion Dalai Lama sad. “Set your minds to things above, not on earthly things” (Col 3:2). His true intent for mankind, is (and always has been) that we will live with Him, at our new home He's preparing for us, where there is no longer pain and suffering. God Is all powerful and glorious! This conflict between good and evil we live on here on this earth is almost over. You just have to begin to know Him, love and believe. We are on the way to our final destination.
Enjoy the ease of shopping at BANNED. We do our best to carry and represent California brands, but there are exceptions.Browse the huge assortment, great selection of products. Skateboards, shoes, apparel, Longboards, Skateboard components such as Trucks, Wheels, Bearings, Grip Tape, Tools, Helmets. Also a growing modality and service we offer: Skateboard Lessons. Founded in 1993 by Carlos Reis, and shortly after a center focus of controversy over graffiti on the wall of the store. What the haters had intended as an attempt to create negative publicity for BANNED SKATE SHOP, worked adversely - It put us on the map overnight. The great majority approved and supported our murals.
SECRET: BANNED is like a local bar, but without liquor
Banned Skate Shop was founded at a time when the rave scene was big, and so were the pants. Our first website and online store also went on air in 1993. For those who are too young to know what this means is: People did not know what web sites were for yet. There were NO emails. “what is a web site?”, or “what is it for? “ was a common question. Well that explains the rarity of having a one word domain BANNED.COM, it was acquired very early.
When in Southern California, come in and see us. There aren't many 25 year + old skate shops around like us - we guarantee you will like it! We would like to meet you in person and show you around, send you to some good skating spots in Redlands. We have many additional brands in our brick-n-mortar stores then we have online. We offer SKATEBOARD LESSONS, and our promise that after a select number of classes you will be skating well. Banned is a Full Service Skate Shop. A company created for skateboarders with the aim of providing fun in skateboarding with the best equipment, latest technology, and lower prices.
PROMISE: Authenticity Guarantee, Premium Service
Our staff, that we call family is very diverse, many realms and cultural backgrounds and How we like it! We have a location in Redlands, California. Our scope of coverage includes the USA, and skateboarders from places as far as Brazil, Europe, Australia, New Zeeland, Russian Federation." BANNED is like a local bar, but without liquor" someone once sad, where every one stops by to skate, to chat, hangout, and to get new deck, t-shirt or shoes. Someone also said, "we are here to make friends not money". Well, you know what we mean, it is not literal. In a nutshell: We have a passion for skateboarding, love and want to serve God above all else.
We are home to many famous skaters, and many who lived in Redlands at one point or another. Adelmo Jr, my fellow countryman, and regular faces like Marc Johnson, Eddie Elguera, Kenny Anderson, who lived in town and often stopped by. Yes, See us on FaceBook, Instagram or any other social media you are into.
See you at BANNED
Carlos Reis
Founder