Khyber Pass was New Zealand's first skateboarding store that sold only skate gear, opened in 1978 by Frank Edwards at 15 Khyber Pass Road in Grafton. Many skaters in the country regard it as the spiritual home of the sport, and it has served generations of skaters since the 1980s. We hear the store is closed until further notice, so check with Cheapskates before you go.
When it is open, the shop stocks a wide range of international skate hardware brands, from old school to newer labels, along with New Zealand skate and streetwear labels. The brands the store names include Powell, Indy, Polar and Sovrn. Customers could ask for advice from skaters working on the floor, and could also buy online through the Cheapskates website.