My third grader just had to get a skateboard and o...

My third grader just had to get a skateboard and of course, that meant his younger brother had to get one too. I asked my son's teacher how to select a board since I know absolutely nothing about the sport, and he recommended going to Zumiez, where they are skateboarding experts and will recommend the best board (and safety gear). So this evening, the grandparents took the boys to the Zumiez in downtown Bellevue where they had a great experience getting the right skateboard and safety gear. The store's skateboarding instructor (Erich, I believe) did an amazing job with my boys, making sure that they had the right board for them, recommended the right safety gear, gave them an introductory lesson and really focused on safety (thank you!). My third grader came into the store wearing flip flops, and Erich made him promise never to wear flip flops while skateboarding. We were also told that we could call the store anytime we had any questions. My third grader left the store saying it had been an amazing experience.