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The Dark Slide Skateboard Shop & Record Store located inside the Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines, IA. thedarkslide.com Across from Gameday.
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Discover Des Moines' largest selection of skateboard gear at the Dark Slide! We offer a range of current popsicles, longboards, and cruisers, plus 2500+ LPs, CDs, DVDs, and more. Satisfy your curiosity with rare collectibles and merchandise, and get help from their friendly staff. Visit their location inside the Merle Hay Mall to find your favorite style today! We're currently located inside the Merle Hay Mall 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Suite 900 Des Moines, IA 50310. We're open 11-8 Mon-Fri 10-8 Sat 12-5:30 on Sun. Phone: (515) 381-0062

If you have any questions or are an artist wondering how to get on the next project please email us at: [email protected]

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10/24/2026

FRESH OFF THE TRUCK 💀 Zero x Misfits, Zero x Megadeth, Zero x Realtree, Welcome x Dark Souls, Super7 Misfits Fiend trikes and 85+ new records. In store + online now. Open today 11–8 at Merle Hay Mall. Link in bio.

FRESH OFF THE TRUCK 🚚 The last two weeks brought Zero x Misfits Big Fiend decks and Fiend Skull completes, Zero x Megade...
10/24/2026

FRESH OFF THE TRUCK 🚚 The last two weeks brought Zero x Misfits Big Fiend decks and Fiend Skull completes, Zero x Megadeth, a signed Pat Duffy guest board, Welcome x Dark Souls and AFI, new Powell, and 85+ new records, including the Type O Negative October Rust picture disc and the Great Pumpkin zoetrope. Most of it is 1–2 deep. Open today 11–8 at Merle Hay Mall or shop thedarkslide.com
https://mailchi.mp/thedarkslide.com/fresh-off-the-truck-zero-x-misfits-dark-souls-85-new-records

10/23/2026

JUST LANDED 💀 New Powell Peralta: OG Vallely Elephant, OG Ripper, Bucky Stadium, Hiett Flight Mini, OG Ratbones + OG Crossbones wheels are back. Mike V is in the shop this November. Reserve a signed deck now, link in bio.

JUST LANDED: fresh Powell Peralta, in-store and online. OG Vallely Elephant, OG Ripper Yellow, Bucky Lasek Stadium, Chri...
10/23/2026

JUST LANDED: fresh Powell Peralta, in-store and online. OG Vallely Elephant, OG Ripper Yellow, Bucky Lasek Stadium, Chris Hiett Flight Mini, OG Ratbones Neon Light, and the OG Crossbones wheels are finally back in pink and yellow. Mike Vallely will be at the shop in November to sign and personalize decks. Reserve a signed deck now; signed decks ship after the signing in late November. thedarkslide.com

https://mailchi.mp/thedarkslide.com/just-landed-new-powell-peralta-mike-v-in-the-shop-this-november

30 Years of Zero is up at The Dark Slide. Zero x Realtree decks, the Pat Duffy guest board with 2 signed copies, Zero x ...
10/22/2026

30 Years of Zero is up at The Dark Slide. Zero x Realtree decks, the Pat Duffy guest board with 2 signed copies, Zero x Megadeth, Zero x Misfits, and the 30 Years reissues. Most are only 1–2 deep, so act fast.

Shop: thedarkslide.com/collections/zero-skateboards-30-years-fall-2026
Read the full rundown: thedarkslide.com/blogs/news/30-years-of-zero-realtree-pat-duffy https://mailchi.mp/thedarkslide.com/30-years-of-zero-realtree-pat-duffy-more

The Freaks are back in the shop.• Rob Roskopp Warthog Freaks, a massive 11" x 31.45" in neon green, $86.95• Erick Winkow...
10/21/2026

The Freaks are back in the shop.

• Rob Roskopp Warthog Freaks, a massive 11" x 31.45" in neon green, $86.95
• Erick Winkowski Dope Planet Micro Freaks, 8.75", $86.95

Also new: Creature x Hellraiser hoodies and tees, fresh Ace AF1 trucks, and new Santa Cruz and Creature decks.

Shop online or come see them at Merle Hay Mall.
https://thedarkslide.com/collections/santa-cruz

Welcome x AFI is here.Welcome Skateboards' official tribute to Decemberunderground just landed:• Son of Boline 8.8" deck...
10/21/2026

Welcome x AFI is here.

Welcome Skateboards' official tribute to Decemberunderground just landed:
• Son of Boline 8.8" deck in white glitter, $84.95
• Rabbit Boxy Tee in vintage black, tracklist on the back, S–3XL, $44.95

Only 7 decks in the shop, so don't sleep. Grab the Sing The Sorrow 45 RPM 2xLP while you're at it.

Shop online or stop by Merle Hay Mall.
https://thedarkslide.com/collections/welcome-x-afi

Address

3800 Merle Hay Road Suite 900
Des Moines, IA
50310

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15153810062

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