About Us


Back in 2003, a group of rag-tag skateboarders created a new epoch in the DIY skateboarding world. The first VHS copy of "SKATE or SPLIT" was born, self-title 23 minute long team video! It's been lost in time, since then, but the spirit of SKATE or SPLIT lives on. Staying true to the DIY, homegrown roots, SKATE or SPLIT is a company made by skateboarders for skateboarders.

Bosting a catalog of unique designs on skate decks, t-shirts, apparel, and much more, SKATE or SPIT is poised to take the world by storm, both online and in real life.
Watch this space for updates on your favorite Chicago-based skateboarding brand:
SKATE or SPLIT


SoS Chicago Logo T-Shirt

SoS Chicago Logo Deck

SoS Broken Skeleton T-Shirt

SoS Broken Skeleton Deck


Contact Us


We're always looking to grow our team and get more members of the SKATE or SPLIT army out on the streets! Read over a few of the guidelines below:


  • Do you skate often (at least a few times a week?)
  • Are you a seasoned, skilled skateboarder?
  • Do you post clips and pictures of your skating often across multiple social media platforms?
  • Do you have a decent following/sphere of influence (either in your community or on the web?)
  • Don’t have drugs / violence / racism / weapons in your feed. Keep it fun!
  • Are you willing to represent a tight-knit team of skaters and support your teammates?
  • Are you willing to tag SKATE or SPLIT accounts, wear our merch, and thrash our boards often?
  • Do you believe in supporting the local skate scene and want to get in at the ground level with us?
  • Are you looking to work with a skate company rather than just get tons of free stuff?
  • Are you a Chicago local? (Not required, but preferred!)


If all of the above describes you, we want you to reach out to us! Mosey on over to our Team Application page, or shoot us an email. Please include your name, location, age, how often you skate, and a variety of skate pics and/or clips. Got a full-length edit? Even better! Hope to hear from you soon!


SoS Grimm Reaper T-Shirt

SoS Grimm Reaper Deck

SoS Skeleton Ollie T-Shirt

SoS Skeleton Ollie Deck


Merch Us


The SKATE or SPLIT team was built on a DIY ethos, and our graphics show that! We've got a few mainstays in our catalog (which you can check out here,) which include the timeless SKATE or SPLIT logo on t-shirts, stickers, shirts, and more!

In addition to these, we regularly come out with new graphics and designs. If you're a graphic designer, digital painter, or artist of any kind, we want to see what you've got! Shoot us an email, and show us your best graphics?

If we like it and it fits the SKATE or SPLIT vibe, you might just see it on a skateboard soon!


SoS Logo Black T-Shirt

SoS Logo Black Deck

SoS Logo Orange T-Shirt

SoS Logo Orange Deck