Jan 19
There are no skateboard shops as you would recognize in the U.S. but there are some places to find skateboard equipment.
In Ha Noi, there's a few vendors that sell inline skates, skateboards and razor boards in the Old Quarter about two blocks North of Hoan Kiem Lake on what I call "Toy" street (L.D. would have a better idea of which street I'm talking about).
In Sai Gon, I would look around Au Dong Market. If it's sold anywhere in Vietnam, it will be sold in Au Dong Market.
Once you find skateboard equipment in Vietnam, the next challenge is finding a place to skate. As far as I know, there are no skate parks in Vietnam and skating in the streets is more dangerous than playing Russian Roulette.
Good luck and be careful!
January 19th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
I saw a couple of VN guys going down the street in Ha Noi on skate boards a few days ago. They got them somewhere. I have seen a number of shops selling the "razer-style (??) push-scooters. I imagine they also sell skateboards.
I haven't seen in-line skates yet.
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January 19th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
There are no skateboard shops as you would recognize in the U.S. but there are some places to find skateboard equipment.
In Ha Noi, there's a few vendors that sell inline skates, skateboards and razor boards in the Old Quarter about two blocks North of Hoan Kiem Lake on what I call "Toy" street (L.D. would have a better idea of which street I'm talking about).
In Sai Gon, I would look around Au Dong Market. If it's sold anywhere in Vietnam, it will be sold in Au Dong Market.
Once you find skateboard equipment in Vietnam, the next challenge is finding a place to skate. As far as I know, there are no skate parks in Vietnam and skating in the streets is more dangerous than playing Russian Roulette.
Good luck and be careful!
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