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The Dark Slide

4.8 ★★★★★ 136 Google reviews · Record store · Skateboard shop · Snowboard shop

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3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 900
Des Moines, IA 50310

+1 515-381-0062

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Hours

Monday 11 am–8 pm
Tuesday 11 am–8 pm
Wednesday 11 am–8 pm
Thursday 11 am–8 pm
Friday 11 am–8 pm
Saturday 11 am–8 pm
Sunday 12–5 pm

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What customers say

I have been looking for Taylor Swift the Eras Tour cassette for so long but it has always sold out! Come to find the dark slide had it! Ordered it online, came very fast and packed very well!! Will buy from them again in the future

★★★★★ — Kyra, 2024-02

Amazing shop - tons of sick old school set ups, all of the newest of the new goodies, tons of cool gear ( they even had lots of XXL, wich is very hard to find ). The Dude working there was very nice and put up with my stupid questions, then took me in the back and showed me all the new decks that just showed up.

★★★★★ — Zachary, 2025-09

Selection online is absolutely crazy for this place, but the only reason I'm writing this review is Alyssa. Originally, got the wrong colored board, and not only did she help me with an exchange, and hunt down the right one, but she helped me pick out another one.

★★★★★ — J, 2024-02

Shout out to the men that work at the dark slide. Helped my son customize his board. The young man that helped was amazing with my dude. Extremely patient and encouraged him to be a genuine young man. Nothing but amazing things to say 👏 good prices, excellent staff and great atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, 2026-03

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