Rip City Skate Shop Ne Portland's Performance Skate and Snowboard Shop. Established in 2009, Rip City Skate Shop was founded on the principle that the community should come first. Our shop is rider owned & operated. Our staff skate everything everyday. Rip City Skate chooses to support local brands, local events, and local riders first and foremost. Our hope is through strong local ties we can grow the Portland skate industry as a cohesive whole. Skate Everything.