Royal Board Shop

This is a great shop, with great service and advice. I’m an old dude snowboarder and skater and it’s tough to keep up with the technology — these guys answered all my questions and helped me make an informed decision regarding my latest boards. Oh yeah, it’s a Canadian company as well — you can’t ask for much more.
Bravo guys ! I’ll be back and telling my friends about the shop.

I had high hopes for this board shop; easy to use website and what looked like a large selection of products. I ordered an expensive helmet with a rare color that I was very excited about, and patiently waited. After about a week I decided to track the package but couldn’t find the number, so I call the shop to see if I can get it. «there was a glitch in the system» was the answer they gave me and it turns out they never even had the helmet. Very frustrating

Got outstanding service when I swung by the other day. I decided to take up longboarding with zero experience, and I have to say the patience and helpfulness I received made me really glad that I’d started it all here! As long as you know the realistic price range of what you’re willing to spend, any newbie should feel more than comfortable heading here and asking for help from the staff. I got a really good explanation of what I’d need to start off with, and was recommended lots of different boards, then got to try out a few to thin down my choices. After my decision (and picking up a much-​needed helmet and skate tool), they informed me about a free longboarding clinic event that Royal Board Shop hosts on Wednesdays to help newcomers learn the basics. Really felt like I got bang for my buck from people who are eager to spread the longboard love.
These are really knowledgeable and friendly staff members who really seem to care about their sport! Top-​notch!

I just went here today and I have to say, this place is great. Matt by far is such an amazing helper. Being a newbie in the sport of snowboarding, he educated me with boards, bindings, and boots. Yes, the snowboarding designs are probably limited if you’re really picky like me, but I actually found something simple, nice and worth the price based on the quality.
I was well educated by Matt and he was extremely polite, professional and knowledgeable. I only bought my board and bindings, but will definitely come back for the boots. And the best part is that they give you free tuning. This place is great! I normally don’t give any establishment a 5, but with Matt’s knowledge and professionalism I have to say… give this guy a raise!!!
Great store, great staff and great products!

Selection is very limited for the hype of this store. 80 $ for a carhartt shop hoodie is losing sight of being a local fave shop while competing in the mass marketed skate/​snow community. Boring experience but staff was friendly so marks for that

I really like it here because they carry gear that isn’t Burton. The staff know what they are talking about. They sell Bataleon and YES, very good board manufacturers that deserve more attention and aren’t found at any other store in Calgary. They also bring in gear that introduces new ideas to the sport, which gives riders new toys to play with (ie. TBT in bataleon boards, and the unique NOW bindings which I hope is the next best thing in snowboarding). So they are true snow geeks who are enthusiastic about new tech and new ideas that can push the sport.
I can’t speak much for their longboarding gear, but they are very supportive of the local longboard community. Doing weekly ride sessions and clinics. A few people ride for the store and they are frequently in competitions.
The guys here actually know their product and actually use what they sell, which is unfortunately pretty rare these days (especially big box sports stores)

I can’t speak for the surf/​snowboard selection but if you want to get into longboarding this is the place to be! The staff are super knowledgable and spend their summers on the racing circuit and trying out what they sell. This is a really nice change from shopping in Banff where half the skate shop employees don’t even skate.
When you walk in it might seem like an apparel shop, but head downstairs for the good stuff. They also have a bunch of complete decks you can try out and carry a lot of downhill boards including lines from Rayne, Sayshun and Sector Nine.
My favourite thing about Royal is that they actually care about the skate community and have weekly learn-​to-​ride clinics for all ages and ladies cruise nights! (don’t forget your helmet)
Bonus for hosting a used gear auction where people can buy boards and slightly-​used wheels for cheap.
PS– they’re opening a new location in south Calgary soon!

No matter what kind of board sport you’re in to — be it skateboarding, snowboarding, longboarding or even surfing — Royal Board Shop has the goods to deck you out like a king or queen.
I went in looking for a belated birthday gift for my little sister, and was assisted immediately by the dude at the front counter in my quest. They have a great selection of boarding lifestyle apparel neatly displayed in the upstairs portion of the store.
Downstairs, you will not be «board» (yawn) by their selection of the various board types they offer. I’d say definitely check out this store if you want to be treated like royalty. Who knows — maybe one day you’ll end up Chairman of the Board!

I 100% adore the Royal Board Shop. It’s only a year old, and I’m hoping it starts to give the established shops a run for their money. It is owned and operated by riders and specializes in snowboards, longboards and surfboards. You can pretty much procure any kind of equipment or gear related to those sports here. There is so much selection, and they keep the interior both classy and contemporary and really, really showcase everything.
I was first drawn in by the surfboards. I don’t actually surf, what with being landlocked and every time I’m by an ocean I’ve lacked either the time or the waves to get things started. But it is pretty much #1 on my list of projects so I figure I had better keep informed. The guys in this store know a hell of a lot.
They give a lot of the better snowboard shops a run for their money in terms of gear and merch. They have a ton of great retail brands and clothes in addition to some really sweet jackets for girls and guys. And don’t get me started on the hoody selection. Also: shoes… I love skate shoes, and man oh man it is like hitting gold here. Seriously drool worthy.
I was just in the store today, and they were in the process of getting a ton of new merch on the shelves. The sales guy still took the time to stop and help us, and chat about the upcoming season. Thumbs up on service!
I also spied some tres cute toques. It must be my Canadian coming out, because I am pretty much crazy for toques. I have a growing collection, and I spied some very worthy additions. There was also a green balaklava with changeable velcro mustaches. This level of awesome earns a whole lotta love from me.