Lifestyle

We stock a rotating selection of skate DVDs – both classic full-lengths and newer independent releases – from the brands and filmmakers that have actually shaped how skateboarding looks and sounds. Titles come and go so the best thing to do is head to the Skate Media section and see what's currently in stock. If you're not sure where to start, the NOTE Post Office AKA our blog is a decent shout for recommendations.

This depends entirely on who you're buying for and how well you actually know them. For the skater who has everything, a NOTE Gift Card is foolproof. For everyone else, the NOTE Gift Guide pulls together the best picks across the whole site (stickers, books, DVDs, homeware, toys and more) all from brands that are actually part of the culture.

The NOTE Lifestyle section is a good place to start. A classic skate DVD, a photography book, a skate magazine, stickers, badges or homeware, all from brands that are genuinely part of the culture. For the skater who seemingly has everything, a NOTE Gift Card lets them pick exactly what they want themselves. Redeemable online and in-store on Thomas Street, Manchester.

We do. And if you're struggling to work out what to get someone who's into skating, a NOTE Gift Card is the most sensible thing you'll do all week. Available online and in-store on Thomas Street.

Ask ten skaters and you'll get ten different answers and at least three arguments. The usual names that come up: Mouse, Mosaic, Sorry, Fully Flared, Menikmati, Mindfield. But honestly the best one is usually whichever you watched first and wore out on repeat. Head to our Skate Media section and make your own mind up.

Quite a few, as it turns out. Thrasher is the big one – been going since 1981 and still the closest thing skating has to an institution. North, Closer, The Skateboarder’s Companion, Vague and Free Skate Mag are all worth your time too. Print isn't dead in skateboarding – a good issue is worth keeping. Check the Magazines section to see what's currently on the NOTE shelves.