Cal Skate

210 NW 6th Ave., 503-248-0495, calsk8.com.

Like a Powell's Books of skateboards, colorful decks are organized in shelves stacked from floor to ceiling at this long-running skate institution. With a selection for pro and amateur skaters alike, this is your best bet for finding the better version of whatever you rode in middle school.

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