I recently had an opportunity to ask Dee Dee Scoggins (Co Owner) of Comfort skate shop a few questions. Now, Dee is the real deal. How many Grown ass women do you know that can grip a board , probably better than you? Not many if any at all. You can find Dee Dee holding it down at comfort most likely on Sundays while Chris is out getting some work done in the streets. Make sure to stop by, get some gear, a soda , maybe a candy bar and get schooled on one of the raddest individuals to hold it down for the Chattanooga Skateboard Community.
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R.G-ok Dee Dee, i think the big question everyone wants to know, who is your favorite skater and why?
DD-My fave skater is Guy Mariano. I loved his fully flaired part. It makes me happy.
I also have heard that you can grip a board better than Josh white. is this true?
Probably...Josh said girls can't grip. I mean, he really said that. I can grip pretty damn good.
BTW congratulations on the new addition to the comfort family both in the form of a new team rider and in the k9 division. what's Rocco's story? what about chris long?
We went to the frisbee dog championship thing and there were some pretty cute dogs there for adoption. We have been thinking about getting Roxy a friend to help with her craziness. So we went to look at dogs. We wanted something older and calm but then they brought out this tiny sad puppy and my heart melted. So we got him. Roxy had to do a meet and greet and I was worried she would kill him, but luckily she did not.
As far as Chris Long, everyone knows he kills it...both in skating and in personality. I don't really contribute too much to putting people on the team, but everyone was backing him and we are really excite to have him.
is he(rocco) faring well with the rox?
Sometimes. He likes to play rough and sometimes it just wears her out. She plays pretty well with him but when she gets tired of him she lays on top of him and I have to drag him out so he can breathe. Overall, considering how nuts she is, I am pretty proud of her.
who lurks the shop the hardest, and who lurks the shop the best?
Lurks the hardest...I'm not here that much so that is a hard one to answer. If I had to guess, it would be Brynnen. I think he hangs out with Guertin a lot. As far as who lurks the best...there are some people who make me really happy when they come in and some who don't. Not too many lurkers on days that I am here. I rank below Roxy as far as who people want to see here. :)
skateshops are known to attract some characters, what was the most off the wall shit you seen go down so far?
Someone came in and filmed a rap video here. That was pretty out there. Crazy people seem to come in on a fairly regular basis. I mean certifiable crazy.
aside from working at/ Co owning the shop what else do you do?
I'm an auditor Monday through Thursday and on Fridays I do accounting for a small business.
what brands are you backing?
Most of them. I am a total fan girl for most skate brands. I like board graphics and I love shoes. Some of my favorite companies are Huf, Vans, and Spitfire.
in your opinion what are the positive impacts of Comfort on the skate community? what have you noticed?
I would like to think that we have opened up a way for lots of skaters to feel like they have a place that is theirs. I know we can't make everyone happy, but it bothers me that we can't. Unfortunately, I don't think there is a way to do it. I like to meet little kids and hear their opinions. It makes me smile.
what is in the works for the shop? what can we look forward to next?
Our 2 year anniversary is coming up soon!! We are super excited to have been in business that long. We are having an event at the skatepark I think and then something with music later on.
what is the best way to kill time at the shop on a slow day?
I like to play stupid pointless games. I mean we have a tv and internet and I could read a book, but I choose to play games where I do inane things like run a supermarket or a salon or play cooking games.
And finally any thank you's or shout outs/ words of advice. or all three.
I would like to thank everyone who frequents our store. We wouldn't have made it this long without you. I would also like to thank all of our local companies who choose to sell their products here. We like being able to support our friends with something we love. As far as something super sappy, I would like to say thanks to Chris for letting me share his dream with him. Words of advice...you should probably not listen to me, but if you are really hurting for some advice come talk to me at the store!
R.G would like to thank everyone involved in Keeping both Comfort and R.G alive. Any one who loves skateboarding for what it is as well as all the fake as shit that makes the real shit legit. Fart Rocks, Drain Darts Wheel Bite, Hell Bruises, Swellbow, and Hippers
Look for "NEWLOW" comming later than sooner With some Kick ass art work By Cole Sweeton
R.G has also decided to Join forces with Concrete Turd to make some limited edition Shirts.
Misery Loves Company
Thanks for dropping in
and look for COMFORT's New Video In the works
