Darkroom Skateboards has officially announced that the company is shutting down, bringing an end to a brand that built a loyal following through its unique artwork, talented team, and commitment to skateboarding.
In a heartfelt statement shared online, Darkroom didn't point to one specific reason for the closure.
According to the company, the decision came after dealing with the constant balancing act between running a business, creating art, skateboarding, personal health, family responsibilities, and everything else that comes with everyday life.
"As many of you have probably figured out by now, Darkroom is dead," the company wrote.
Rather than blaming financial problems or a single mistake, Darkroom explained that there were simply too many competing demands pulling attention in different directions.
Eventually, continuing the company no longer made sense compared to focusing on other parts of life.
The brand took time to thank everyone who helped along the way, including the skate shops that supported Darkroom from the beginning and carried its products over the years.
The company also gave a special shoutout to its team riders and contributors, including Bang Bango, Cotie Robinson, John Clemmons, Jake Braun, Cole Dixon, and Alex Lobasyuk for their dedication and hard work.
Darkroom also thanked Paul Kobriger for helping get the company started through his sales efforts and acknowledged David Kappa for playing an important role behind the scenes.
According to the statement, Kappa treated the company as if it were his own and helped guide the team through the years. Darkroom also mentioned that Kappa plans to launch a new company in the future.
For fans looking to pick up some final pieces from the brand, Darkroom announced that a clearance sale will begin on its website to sell off its remaining inventory.
Details and special offers are expected to be shared through the company's social media channels.
While Darkroom Skateboards is coming to an end, the people involved with the company are not disappearing from skateboarding.
The brand closed its announcement by thanking supporters for years of encouragement and explaining that the people who helped build Darkroom will continue doing what they do, even if it is no longer under the same name.
After years of producing boards, artwork, videos, and supporting a respected team, Darkroom Skateboards has officially signed off, leaving behind a catalog of work that many skaters will remember for a long time.