Anyone have insight on the Frankfurt scene? Looking like I'll be moving out there from the states in a few months.
Mostly looking for what the best shop/parks are, I'm fine hunting for spots. Also any info on if there's a DIY scene there would be tight.
Yo. I have lived here most of my life. Bonkers is alright, but it is mostly a fashion store which specializes on dunk drops and the cool expensive brands. For decks and other hardgoods the local Titus is probably a better place. They have a much larger choice of decks, trucks and wheels. Both shops are staffed with local skaters who will give you advice on spots and parks if you ask nicely.
The hafenpark is alright, but despite its size not all that amazing especially if you are into street skateparks. It has also been overrun with scooter kids since team sports are currently outlawed due to the pandemic still going pretty strong in Germany.
Frankfurt is amazing for street skating. Too many spots to name them all. My favorite ones are „bockenheimer warte“ (9:58 and me skating the same spot at 10:50) „wassergap (5:08)“ and „Willy brand Platz“ (22:03). Most of the spots in the video are in Frankfurt. „Willy Brandt Platz“ and „bockenheimer Warte“ are Never a bust.