It's a sad day for fans of iconic surf and skate wear. Three popular clothing brands, Quiksilver, Billabong, and Volcom, are permanently closing all of their U.S. stores in the coming weeks ...

If you lack the confidence to roll out on your own, you can sign up for a lesson on the mini ramp in-store; once you've finished, you can nurse your scrapes at one of the many regular skate shows ...