G Spot
G Spot
The purple palace, better known as G Spot Skate and Snow Photography: Zeke Lim
Words by Zeke Lim
Amidst the sea of strip malls, car dealerships, and theme parks that are scattered throughout Langhorne, Pennsylvania, lies the small purple house that G-Spot Skate & Snow has called home for the past thirteen years. Not too many people have reason to visit this suburb of Philadelphia, unless theyre buying something or going to Sesame Place. G-Spot would be almost impossible to find if it wasnt for the fact that its in a purple house.
It seems fitting that a place called G-Spot would rest inside a purple house. Purple is, after all, the color of passion. Now before you start to get hot and bothered with flashbacks of that episode of Passion Cove you saw on Cinemax, the only things youll find within these doors are lots of good deals on a large amount of skate and snowboard products, as well as people who live and breathe skateboarding.
The shop first opened up in 1993. It was originally located in New Hope, PA and was called Adrenaline. About a year or so later, the shop moved to Langhorne and the name was changed to G-Spot Skate & Snow. Ever since its inception, G-Spot has been a staple in the Philadelphia skate scene as well as home to Hot Wax. Upon walking into the shop it is easy to see that this affiliation is proudly represented. Despite the absence of any good skate spots in the immediate area, the shop is central to New York and Philadelphia. Also, Trenton is about fifteen minutes away.
If you ever happen to drop by, feel free to strike up a conversation with Ian Berry or Ryan Beck who both run the shop. The day I stopped by to shoot photos of the shop, Ian was behind the deck counter gripping boards while greeting every kid that came to the counter. The new Circa video played on the large screen TV as kids sat occupied, yet anxious for their friends to get their new boards gripped so they could finally go skate. Its easy to get caught up in a conversation about what went down in the new Cheese & Crackers DVD, the lack of skate spots in the immediate area surrounding the shop, or even recalling the day you bought Twenty Shot Sequence and watched it for the first time.
When writing about a shop with a name like G-Spot, its tempting to fill the pages with a barrage of sexual innuendoes. I always remembered the look on my dads face every time I mentioned the shops name when I was younger. Buying a new board always resulted in a lecture on decency. Lots of parents have that discussion with their kids before they come here Ian tells me. Despite having what could possibly be the coolest name ever given to a skate shop, Ian insists that theyre really not happy with the name. At least once a month we get a phone call from New York asking for sex toys. Go figure.
G-Spot has one of the largest selections of product a shop can boast. About five or six rows of twenty decks each line the wall behind the deck counter. Another twenty decks per row are carefully stacked sideways on the floor. There are also enough shoes there to keep Imelda Marcos happy. They have given back to the skaters that have supported them by hosting various demos and team signings, as well as the annual barbecue and skate jam each summer. The shop also boasts a strong team with riders such as Chris Cole, Jeremy Wieland, Kyle Frederick, and Slap Magazines One In A Million finalist Tom Asta to name a few.
G-Spot has continued to do well for thirteen years. Christmas time gets gnarly Ian tells me. One time this mom was asking us for a discount on a jacket that we couldnt mark down so she offered to show us her tits. This continued success has not only resulted in thirteen years of longevity for the shop, but also in the opening of a sister store: Spectrum Boardshop, located in Ardmore, PA.
So, next time youre buying a used car or visiting Sesame Place, feel free to stop by G-Spot Skate & Snow. In an area overflowing with mass consumption, G-Spot is a worthwhile diversion from the mall mentality and a pleasure to visit.
G Spot Skate & Snow
160 Lincoln Highway
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 949-9190
Amidst the sea of strip malls, car dealerships, and theme parks that are scattered throughout Langhorne, Pennsylvania, lies the small purple house that G-Spot Skate & Snow has called home for the past thirteen years. Not too many people have reason to visit this suburb of Philadelphia, unless theyre buying something or going to Sesame Place. G-Spot would be almost impossible to find if it wasnt for the fact that its in a purple house.
It seems fitting that a place called G-Spot would rest inside a purple house. Purple is, after all, the color of passion. Now before you start to get hot and bothered with flashbacks of that episode of Passion Cove you saw on Cinemax, the only things youll find within these doors are lots of good deals on a large amount of skate and snowboard products, as well as people who live and breathe skateboarding.
The shop first opened up in 1993. It was originally located in New Hope, PA and was called Adrenaline. About a year or so later, the shop moved to Langhorne and the name was changed to G-Spot Skate & Snow. Ever since its inception, G-Spot has been a staple in the Philadelphia skate scene as well as home to Hot Wax. Upon walking into the shop it is easy to see that this affiliation is proudly represented. Despite the absence of any good skate spots in the immediate area, the shop is central to New York and Philadelphia. Also, Trenton is about fifteen minutes away.
If you ever happen to drop by, feel free to strike up a conversation with Ian Berry or Ryan Beck who both run the shop. The day I stopped by to shoot photos of the shop, Ian was behind the deck counter gripping boards while greeting every kid that came to the counter. The new Circa video played on the large screen TV as kids sat occupied, yet anxious for their friends to get their new boards gripped so they could finally go skate. Its easy to get caught up in a conversation about what went down in the new Cheese & Crackers DVD, the lack of skate spots in the immediate area surrounding the shop, or even recalling the day you bought Twenty Shot Sequence and watched it for the first time.
When writing about a shop with a name like G-Spot, its tempting to fill the pages with a barrage of sexual innuendoes. I always remembered the look on my dads face every time I mentioned the shops name when I was younger. Buying a new board always resulted in a lecture on decency. Lots of parents have that discussion with their kids before they come here Ian tells me. Despite having what could possibly be the coolest name ever given to a skate shop, Ian insists that theyre really not happy with the name. At least once a month we get a phone call from New York asking for sex toys. Go figure.
G-Spot has one of the largest selections of product a shop can boast. About five or six rows of twenty decks each line the wall behind the deck counter. Another twenty decks per row are carefully stacked sideways on the floor. There are also enough shoes there to keep Imelda Marcos happy. They have given back to the skaters that have supported them by hosting various demos and team signings, as well as the annual barbecue and skate jam each summer. The shop also boasts a strong team with riders such as Chris Cole, Jeremy Wieland, Kyle Frederick, and Slap Magazines One In A Million finalist Tom Asta to name a few.
G-Spot has continued to do well for thirteen years. Christmas time gets gnarly Ian tells me. One time this mom was asking us for a discount on a jacket that we couldnt mark down so she offered to show us her tits. This continued success has not only resulted in thirteen years of longevity for the shop, but also in the opening of a sister store: Spectrum Boardshop, located in Ardmore, PA.
So, next time youre buying a used car or visiting Sesame Place, feel free to stop by G-Spot Skate & Snow. In an area overflowing with mass consumption, G-Spot is a worthwhile diversion from the mall mentality and a pleasure to visit.
G Spot Skate & Snow
160 Lincoln Highway
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 949-9190
A look inside G Spot Photography: Zeke Lim
A look inside G Spot Photography: Zeke Lim
A look inside G Spot Photography: Zeke Lim
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