REVVING UP: El Camino Skate Shop, For New & Seasoned Skaters

15 Feb 2024

News, Eau Claire

Sometimes childhood dreams stay tucked away in a little corner of your mind, a reminder of dreams not yet chased or a spark that’s just waiting to catch. For Tyler Morse, that spark came in the form of a building on Brackett Avenue, which would soon become home to El Camino Skate Shop.

If you’re a skater or like to get inked around Eau Claire, you probably know Morse. Growing up in the Chippewa Valley, he has nearly spent more time on a board than not: He started skating in 2000 at age 12. Recalling that, he realized there’s only one other thing he’s been practicing longer than skating: art. It makes sense he’s an artist at Gold Snake Tattoo, and his talent came in handy when designing the new skate shop’s signage.

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