Skateboard Lifestyle - Groups, Clubs, Culture and People
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Zeke and Luther Show Photo Gallery
Check out photos from the Zeke and Luther tv show on Disney XD! It's about 2 kids (Zeke and Luther) who strive to come professional skateboarders. It’s also full of outrageous stunts. If you love to laugh, you’ll love this show. See photos from the Zeke and Luther show here in this picture gall
Check out photos from the Zeke and Luther tv show on Disney XD! It's about 2 kids (Zeke and Luther) who strive to come professional skateboarders. It’s also full of outrageous stunts. If you love to laugh, you’ll love this show. See photos from the Zeke and Luther show here in this picture gall
What's the worst skatepark etiquette you've seen?
Skateparks are built for fun, but cramming that many skaters into a concrete bowl is asking for trouble. From tempers flaring to collisions, to having to share the park with bikers or, worse, rollerbladers ... everyone’s got a story. What’s the worst behavior you’ve seen at a skatepark? Share your stories.
Skateparks are built for fun, but cramming that many skaters into a concrete bowl is asking for trouble. From tempers flaring to collisions, to having to share the park with bikers or, worse, rollerbladers ... everyone’s got a story. What’s the worst behavior you’ve seen at a skatepark? Share your stories.
The Truth about ABEC Skateboard Bearings
The ABEC specification has been trashed by many overseas manufacturers. Don't trust it. Ron Foster is a bearing application engineer with 22 years of experience in bearings. "Out of dozens I've measured and tested, few met the advertised ABEC specification," said Foster. Read this article to find out more about the lies and fraud about ABEC ratings, uncovered by Foster.
The ABEC specification has been trashed by many overseas manufacturers. Don't trust it. Ron Foster is a bearing application engineer with 22 years of experience in bearings. "Out of dozens I've measured and tested, few met the advertised ABEC specification," said Foster. Read this article to find out more about the lies and fraud about ABEC ratings, uncovered by Foster.
The Advantage of Winter and its Effects on Skateboarding
Several regions across the globe are faced with harsh winter weather during a portion of the year; skateboarding and its athletes usually have a down time in these areas. There are gains, however to having this period of inactivity. Are the advantages spiritual factors or is it simply appreciating the times when the weather is not freezing cold with snow? Maybe it is both.
Several regions across the globe are faced with harsh winter weather during a portion of the year; skateboarding and its athletes usually have a down time in these areas. There are gains, however to having this period of inactivity. Are the advantages spiritual factors or is it simply appreciating the times when the weather is not freezing cold with snow? Maybe it is both.
Skateboard Saftey - How to Improve your Skateboard Safety
Skateboard safety is very important. Skateboard safety is a tricky topic. It's impossible to really stay 100% safe while skating, but there are things you can definitely do to improve your chances!
Skateboard safety is very important. Skateboard safety is a tricky topic. It's impossible to really stay 100% safe while skating, but there are things you can definitely do to improve your chances!
Skateboarding Around the World
Skateboarding Around World skateboarders talk about skateboarding worldwide. Skateboarding has taken off all over the world, and in each country it looks a little different (or sometimes a LOT different!). I've interviewed skaters from several different countries - click on the country you want to read about! I'd like to see this list grow - if you want to share your own experiences, I'm lookin…
Skateboarding Around World skateboarders talk about skateboarding worldwide. Skateboarding has taken off all over the world, and in each country it looks a little different (or sometimes a LOT different!). I've interviewed skaters from several different countries - click on the country you want to read about! I'd like to see this list grow - if you want to share your own experiences, I'm lookin…
Skateboarding World Records
Skateboarding is full of opportunities to set and break world records, and it is new, fresh and inventive enough that people are setting records all the time. Here is a list of some of the most impressive skateboarding world records:
Skateboarding is full of opportunities to set and break world records, and it is new, fresh and inventive enough that people are setting records all the time. Here is a list of some of the most impressive skateboarding world records:
Top 6 Reasons to Skateboard
Looking for some reasons for picking up skateboarding? Whether you need to convince your parents that skateboarding is a respectable and valuable activity, or a parent trying to convince your kid to pick up a skateboard, or if you are just thinking about skateboarding but want to know if the pain is worth it - here are the top 6 reasons to give skateboarding a shot.
Looking for some reasons for picking up skateboarding? Whether you need to convince your parents that skateboarding is a respectable and valuable activity, or a parent trying to convince your kid to pick up a skateboard, or if you are just thinking about skateboarding but want to know if the pain is worth it - here are the top 6 reasons to give skateboarding a shot.
What Skateboarding Is All About
What Skateboarding is All About - Skateboarding means something different to just about everybody. Think about it - you could mean riding a vert ramp, technical tricks in the driveway, riding a longboard across campus, bombing a hill with deep curves, slalom, skate park or anything else you like doing with a board with wheels nailed to the bottom. Read what skateboarding is all about.
What Skateboarding is All About - Skateboarding means something different to just about everybody. Think about it - you could mean riding a vert ramp, technical tricks in the driveway, riding a longboard across campus, bombing a hill with deep curves, slalom, skate park or anything else you like doing with a board with wheels nailed to the bottom. Read what skateboarding is all about.
Students Build thier Own Boards with CreateASkate
Students in school always ask the question, "Where am I ever going to use this!?” And, to be honest, it’s a good question. What if you could introduce themes like math, science and art with something as wild as skateboarding? That's exactly what CreateASkate.org is doing. CreateASkate.org is the brainchild of Paul Shmitt and it enables students in a classroom setting to make their own custom skateboard deck in either Woodshop or Art Class. They get to actually make a skateboard by hand.
Students in school always ask the question, "Where am I ever going to use this!?” And, to be honest, it’s a good question. What if you could introduce themes like math, science and art with something as wild as skateboarding? That's exactly what CreateASkate.org is doing. CreateASkate.org is the brainchild of Paul Shmitt and it enables students in a classroom setting to make their own custom skateboard deck in either Woodshop or Art Class. They get to actually make a skateboard by hand.
I am not too old to skate!
Dean, a 39 year old with a wife and 3 kids, descides to learn to skateboard with his 13 year old daughter. Dean shares his experiences in learning to skateboard later than most, and gives some great advice about learning to skateboard as an adult. Through skateboarding, Dean's relationship with his daughter has grown, his health has improved (despite crashing!), and he has pushed himself far beyond the expectations of those around him! Not to mention, he's had a lot of fun!
Dean, a 39 year old with a wife and 3 kids, descides to learn to skateboard with his 13 year old daughter. Dean shares his experiences in learning to skateboard later than most, and gives some great advice about learning to skateboard as an adult. Through skateboarding, Dean's relationship with his daughter has grown, his health has improved (despite crashing!), and he has pushed himself far beyond the expectations of those around him! Not to mention, he's had a lot of fun!
Blind Speed - Daredog, blinded as a child, picks up skateboarding at age 20
Daredog, blinded as a child, picks up skateboarding at age 20 and tells her story. "I was tired of the same old "safe" activities," she says. "I wanted something more extreme" Jennifer Tissot has now been skating for a few years, and talks about what it is like to learn to skateboard while blind, and what drives her to skateboard. Read Blind Speed, the story of an incredible girl who won't let anything stop her.
Daredog, blinded as a child, picks up skateboarding at age 20 and tells her story. "I was tired of the same old "safe" activities," she says. "I wanted something more extreme" Jennifer Tissot has now been skating for a few years, and talks about what it is like to learn to skateboard while blind, and what drives her to skateboard. Read Blind Speed, the story of an incredible girl who won't let anything stop her.
Arkansas Cop Attacks Skateboarders - Skylar Nalls' Story
On June 21st, 2007, we skateboarders celebrated Go Skateboarding Day. In Hot Springs, Arkansas, a resort town, a group of friends were skateboarding through town, when an officer attacked them. You can watch the whole video on YouTube - it's pretty shocking. The video shows everything in painful detail. One of the skaters named Skylar Nalls, who photographed the incident, has come forward to tell his side of the story.
On June 21st, 2007, we skateboarders celebrated Go Skateboarding Day. In Hot Springs, Arkansas, a resort town, a group of friends were skateboarding through town, when an officer attacked them. You can watch the whole video on YouTube - it's pretty shocking. The video shows everything in painful detail. One of the skaters named Skylar Nalls, who photographed the incident, has come forward to tell his side of the story.
International Society of Skateboarding Moms Rolling Strong
International Society of Skateboarding Moms is a huge group of women from all over the world, mothers and non-parents alike, who love skateboarding. The International Society of Skateboarding Moms, founded by Barbara Odanaka, invites women of any age to get involved, hosts the mighty mama skate-o-rama, and organizes Rolling for Reading. Read this article about the International Society of Skateboarding Moms, and read an interview with Patti Hurst, a very active member and mother!
International Society of Skateboarding Moms is a huge group of women from all over the world, mothers and non-parents alike, who love skateboarding. The International Society of Skateboarding Moms, founded by Barbara Odanaka, invites women of any age to get involved, hosts the mighty mama skate-o-rama, and organizes Rolling for Reading. Read this article about the International Society of Skateboarding Moms, and read an interview with Patti Hurst, a very active member and mother!
Why's Skateboarding so Popular?
A controversial article that explores some possible reasons behind skateboarding's popularity - what it means about skaters today, and what it means to the sport.
A controversial article that explores some possible reasons behind skateboarding's popularity - what it means about skaters today, and what it means to the sport.
Skateboard Politics - California, Helmet Laws, IASC and Skateboarders
For a while now, skaters in California have been fighting a war against Senate Bill 994, which requires skateboarders to wear helmets and pads when riding in skateparks, and holds a heavy fine for skateboarders who don't, sometimes around $400. This places skateboarding in the unique category of being the only sport in California with equipment requirements that are enforceable by police. Strong arguments to put skateboarding on the HRA list are being made, read more about skateboard politics.
For a while now, skaters in California have been fighting a war against Senate Bill 994, which requires skateboarders to wear helmets and pads when riding in skateparks, and holds a heavy fine for skateboarders who don't, sometimes around $400. This places skateboarding in the unique category of being the only sport in California with equipment requirements that are enforceable by police. Strong arguments to put skateboarding on the HRA list are being made, read more about skateboard politics.
Skateboarding Forum
The About Skateboarding forum - a great place to get help and advice, meet new people, talk trash and make friends. Drop in and see what you think.
The About Skateboarding forum - a great place to get help and advice, meet new people, talk trash and make friends. Drop in and see what you think.
CreateASkate.org Photo Gallery - Students Build Thier Own Boards
CreateASkate.org is a great program that lets students build their own skateboard decks, learning lessons along the way about science, math, engineering, art and more. Take a look at this photo gallery of the CreateASkate.org program to see it for yourself.
CreateASkate.org is a great program that lets students build their own skateboard decks, learning lessons along the way about science, math, engineering, art and more. Take a look at this photo gallery of the CreateASkate.org program to see it for yourself.
Top 10 Skateboarding Bands, Music and Songs to Skate To
Top 10 Skateboarding Bands, Music and Songs to Skate To - Music has everything to do with skateboarding - some songs get your revved up for skateboarding, music helps you pull off harder skateboarding tricks - music gets your blood pumping and your adrenaline flowing! Take a look at this top 10 list of music, bands and songs to listen to while skateboarding!
Top 10 Skateboarding Bands, Music and Songs to Skate To - Music has everything to do with skateboarding - some songs get your revved up for skateboarding, music helps you pull off harder skateboarding tricks - music gets your blood pumping and your adrenaline flowing! Take a look at this top 10 list of music, bands and songs to listen to while skateboarding!
Riders TV
A free video share site for riders (skate, ATV, dirtbikes, surfing, and snowboarding). They have news, forums, a section for brands and groups.
A free video share site for riders (skate, ATV, dirtbikes, surfing, and snowboarding). They have news, forums, a section for brands and groups.
Allskateboarders.com
A social networking community in the vein of MySpace or Bebo, except dedicated entirely to the discussion of skateboarding. Social Networking Community for Skateboarding Enthusiasts.
A social networking community in the vein of MySpace or Bebo, except dedicated entirely to the discussion of skateboarding. Social Networking Community for Skateboarding Enthusiasts.
Gnarstar.tv
A video sharing platform and online TV station dedicated to skateboarding. Right now they're building up a content base which is a mix of user submitted and self-produced.
A video sharing platform and online TV station dedicated to skateboarding. Right now they're building up a content base which is a mix of user submitted and self-produced.
icelounge
A skateboarding-focused community website. icelounge Members upload videos and photos of themselves skateboarding and communicate with each other via private messaging and comments. Professional skateboarders, shop owners, manufacturers, photographers, and cinematographers also have profiles on the site. Members have direct contact with these professionals and ask them questions.
A skateboarding-focused community website. icelounge Members upload videos and photos of themselves skateboarding and communicate with each other via private messaging and comments. Professional skateboarders, shop owners, manufacturers, photographers, and cinematographers also have profiles on the site. Members have direct contact with these professionals and ask them questions.
Steelroots
The web half of the Steelroots TV show, Steelroots.com has street teams to see, free downloads, info on featured pro riders and more, all from a Christ-centered perspective.
The web half of the Steelroots TV show, Steelroots.com has street teams to see, free downloads, info on featured pro riders and more, all from a Christ-centered perspective.
Real Skate
A "supportive site for skateboarders, pros, ams, beginners, fans, and supporters of skateboarding. We hope that through the experiences of our staff you will gather a positive insight into skateboarding and other unique lifestyles. Our focus is positivity and keepin it real!" - Real Skate
A "supportive site for skateboarders, pros, ams, beginners, fans, and supporters of skateboarding. We hope that through the experiences of our staff you will gather a positive insight into skateboarding and other unique lifestyles. Our focus is positivity and keepin it real!" - Real Skate
BFC - boardersforchrist
Boarders for Christ is a huge group that provides skate demos, video premiers, community outreaches, school assemblies, skate park design and construction, speaking and ramp rental.
Boarders for Christ is a huge group that provides skate demos, video premiers, community outreaches, school assemblies, skate park design and construction, speaking and ramp rental.
Custom Skateboarding
Custom skateboarding provides some trick tips, skateboarding pictures (you can submit your own) and desktop images, plus also has a skateboarding forum.
Custom skateboarding provides some trick tips, skateboarding pictures (you can submit your own) and desktop images, plus also has a skateboarding forum.
Saved Skaters
Saved Skaters is a Christian group of skaters, some pro and some not, who have put together a team and a site with videos and more. Plus, Saved Skaters performs demos, so if you're in the market, check them out.
Saved Skaters is a Christian group of skaters, some pro and some not, who have put together a team and a site with videos and more. Plus, Saved Skaters performs demos, so if you're in the market, check them out.
Custom Skateboarding
Skateboard trick tips, video clips, gear reviews, ramp plans, skate pictures, logos and forums.
Skateboard trick tips, video clips, gear reviews, ramp plans, skate pictures, logos and forums.