Krudco

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Overview

Krudco is a skater-owned skateboard shop in Rochester, NY, established in 1994, serving local and global skaters with skateboards, trucks, wheels, accessories, merchandise, shoes, and clothing. It operates as NY's oldest skater-owned skate shop from a single retail location at 60 Mt. Hope Ave. Sales have grown from $5,000-$8,000 in early years to around $200,000 annually as reported in 2005.¹²

History

Krudco originated as a college design project in 1993 by Aaron Costa, who created a logo for a skate shop. It opened on July 13, 1994, in a small office above Tire Associates in Rochester, NY, and moved after 1.5 years to 83 Howell St., later to its current 60 Mt. Hope Ave. location. The business has remained independently owned by Costa, reaching 30 years of operation by 2024 with consistent focus on skateboard equipment and accessories.¹²⁵

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Skateboard Decks	Core skateboarding boards	$40 - $60
Trucks	Skateboard axle assemblies	$40 - $80
Wheels	Urethane skate wheels	$30 - $60
Accessories	Skate tools and hardware	$10 - $50
Shoes	Skate-specific footwear	$50 - $100
Clothing & Merch	Casual skate apparel	$20 - $80

Manufacturing

Krudco retails products from various skateboard brands rather than manufacturing in-house. Items like decks, trucks, and wheels are sourced from industry suppliers. No specific manufacturing locations are detailed.²⁵

Notable Products

Skateboard Decks - Standard decks priced $40-$60, core offering for skaters.
Skate Trucks - Axle components for skateboard assembly.
Skate Wheels - Urethane wheels for street and park skating.
Skate Shoes - Footwear designed for skateboarding durability.

Reputation

Krudco is regarded by local skaters as a longstanding, reliable shop with 30 years of service in Rochester's skate scene. Enthusiasts value its skater-owned status and central city location. Limited national visibility exists as a small independent retailer.¹²⁵

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