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Skateboarding is the act of rolling on or interacting with a skateboard. Someone who skateboards is called a skater or skateboarder, and in slang terms a wood-pusher. Skateboarding can be an art, hobby, a sport, or a method of transportation. It is often considered part of the extreme sports family or, because of its creative aspects, an art form. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by hundreds of skateboarders throughout the years. A 2002 report by American Sports Data found that there were 12.5 million skateboarders in the world. Eighty percent of skateboarders polled who had used a board in the last year were under the age of 18, and 74 percent were male *.
History
The first skateboard
Skateboarding originated sometime in the 1950s and coincided with the popularization of surfing in California. The earliest skateboards were homemade and were constructed of flat wooden planks attached to roller-skate trucks and wheels. Skateboarding was originally called "sidewalk surfing" and early skaters emulated surfing style and moves. Skateboards may or may not have evolved from "crate scooters." Crate scooters preceded skateboards, and were essentially similar except for having a wooden crate attached to the front, which formed rudimentary handlebars. In the film Back to the Future, Marty McFly is seen confiscating such a scooter from an unsuspecting 50s youth, and ripping the crate off to fashion an improvised skateboard.As the sport of skateboarding matured it developed its own style, some elements of which have found their way into the sport of surfing—resulting in the evolution of both sports. The skateboarders most frequently credited with popularizing skateboarding are the Z-Boys from Venice Beach, California—who revolutionized skateboarding with the 'surf style' riding technique—and the Bones Brigade (including skateboarding icon Tony Hawk) from the 1980s—who helped produce some of the most influential skateboarding videos ever made. They started riding skateboards in empty swimming pools, as portrayed in the movie Dogtown and Z-Boys.
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Oberlin student to go teach skateboarding in Afganistan over Winter Term. Awesome. http://tinyurl.com/y8gumto
OberlinProspies (Oberlin_Admissions) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:01:27 -0000
Oberlin student to go teach skateboarding in Afganistan over Winter Term. Awesome. http://tinyurl.com/y8gumto
i knew he wasnt going to quit skateboarding. lol
killaahxtee (The Legendary Tiff!) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:48:12 -0000
i knew he wasnt going to quit skateboarding. lol
I got this thing for colorful running shoes. Not basketball shoes. Not skateboarding shoes. Running shoes.
sergiosdad (Jorge Ayala) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:45:32 -0000
I got this thing for colorful running shoes. Not basketball shoes. Not skateboarding shoes. Running shoes.
my cat is skateboarding around the apartment
steauxpid (james hopkins) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:44:23 -0000
my cat is skateboarding around the apartment
@jeremieee lol >< genius. Skateboarding? Lol I'm over it ;P I'll just get... something else :O
potatoomlete (janice n) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:41:46 -0000
@jeremieee lol >< genius. Skateboarding? Lol I'm over it ;P I'll just get... something else :O
AMIIN! RT @meiola#tweet10thnlagi done with photoshoot in Vogue magz,now skateboarding with Beckham's fam with my partner @Zweisicha
Zweisicha (Sicha Ramadhani ) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:40:28 -0000
AMIIN! RT @meiola#tweet10thnlagi done with photoshoot in Vogue magz,now skateboarding with Beckham's fam with my partner @Zweisicha
5Boro Skateboards - New York designer and manufacturer of skateboards and clothing built for skateboarders who live for the streets. Includes product description, team information, videos, gallery, and related links.
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Agent Skates - Makes limited edition skateboards, clothing, and poster art.
Alien Workshop - Skateboard deck, wheel, and apparel manufacturer. Site includes product information and team updates.
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American Skateboard Factory - Manufacturer of laminated skateboards. Online order. USA.
Meta Description: [ Manufacture of laminated wood skateboards.Quality skateboards at a low price. ]
Auslander Skateboards - Provides decks, trucks, wheels, bearing and accessories. UK.
Meta Description: [ Auslander was created when a group of designers from across Europe and America combined to develop Powerlite Ultra Ply Skateboard decks. The finest grade maple for the boards is sourced from Canada, then shipped to California were the boards are moulded. By the time the boards reach Europe the gr... ]
Beer City Skateboards - US manufacturer of decks and accessories.
Meta Description: [ Beer City Skateboards. Milwaukee, Wisconsin made in the U.S.A. We make the highest quality wheels, decks, hardware and griptape for skateboarders worldwide. ]
BoardPusher Custom Skateboards - Site allows design, creation and purchase of custom printed skateboard decks. Designs can include artwork, logos, pictures text on 100% Canadian maple skateboards.
Meta Description: [ BoardPusher Custom Skateboard Decks - Design your own skateboard Graphics, Start Skateboarding your own Boards. Put your art, logos, pictures & text on a 100% Canadian maple skateboards. ]
Cliché - French manufacturer. Includes news, products, media, team information, and dealers list.
Code Products - Manufacturer of accessories, wheels, and trucks. UK.
Cohort Skateboards - Skateboard manufacturer of a wide variety of deck shapes, from old-school to street.
Darkstar - Manufacturer of wood skate decks. Sponsors of Chet Thomas, Ryan Kenreich and Guy Kampfen.
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Death Skateboards - Includes photos, products, and team information.
Deviant Mind - Provides skateboards and street wear featuring the art of underground artist Scharf
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Diasima Skate Co - Manufactures and distributes decks, wheels, trucks, bearings, and apparel. Includes dealer locator, product specifications, team profiles, video clips, and downloads.
Meta Description: [ Diasima Skateboards is a South African Based Skateboarding company set on supporting skateboarding and supplying international quality skateboarding goods at very affordable prices. ]
Dimension Streetboards - Manufactures streetboards and accessories. Includes news, team profiles, pictures, videos, and product specifications and maintenance tips. Also includes dealer list.
Element Skateboards - Skateboard manufacturer offering a variety of deck constructions. Site features team updates and product information.
Meta Description: [ Element Skateboards, Shoes and Clothes. Team profiles, video, photos, catalogs and more. ]
Folklore - Makers of decks, wheel and accessories. Australia.
Meta Description: [ Folklore skateboards is one of Western Australia's premier skateboard company ]
Foundation Skateboards - Skateboard manufacturer. Includes recent videos and links to online shops carrying their products.
Meta Description: [ SkateboardingFoundation.com : SKATEBOARDING CHAOS ]
Girl Skateboards - Includes photos of skateboard products and gear.
Gringo Skateboards - Includes boards, products and team description. Company is from Texas.
Habitat skateboards - Manufacturer of skateboard decks, apparel, and wheels. Team information and tour dates are present on the site.
Hoodlum Skateboards - Makes boards. Provides team, product and contact information.
Meta Description: [ HOODLUM SKATEBOARD CO. ]
Icon Skateboards - Features a chat room and information on their products, team, distributors, and contact.
Makaha Skateboards - Creator the first professional skateboards. Provides decks, skatewear and accessories. USA.
Meta Description: [ Makaha Skateboards and Larry Stevenson ó first with clay wheels, first sponsored skate team, first skateboard competition, first to send skateboarding to Europe, inventor of the kicktail and double kicktail -- learn more! ]
Manik - Makes skateboards, wheels, and apparel. Includes product information, team biography, photos, and company history.
Meta Description: [ Manik Skateboards - The Industry Leader in Skateboard Design ]
Maverick Girls - Products and contact information.
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Me Skateboards - Manufacturer based out of Marietta, Pennsylvania. Includes product summary, dealer locator, and team profiles.
Meta Description: [ me Skateboards ]
Melodica - Manufacturer of decks, wheels, and logo apparel in Finland. Includes product summary, photos, team list, and news.
Mimic Custom Skateboards - Specialize in custom made skateboards and other molded wood ply fabrications. California, USA.
Meta Description: [ Mimic Skateboard Manufacturing ]
Nang Decks - Manufacturer of custom decks and wheels. Decks constructed from Canadian maple and bonded with impact adhesive. California and London offices.
Official Skateboards - Manufacturer of fine quality wood skateboard products. Skateboarding team info, products and news.
Powell Skateboards - Manufactures skateboards and wheels. Features team profiles, photos, trick tips, and video clips.
Meta Description: [ Manufacturer & distributor of high performance skateboarding equipment since 1976. Made in the USA ]
Premium Skateboards - Includes products and team information. Distributors list and contact details
Relentless SkateWorks - Skateboard company with an emphasis on graphicial content and deck quality. Website offers product and company information.
Renner Skateboards - Skateboard manufacturer featuring original designs. UK.
Meta Description: [ The Renner Skateboards Site ]
Republica Skateboards - Includes wheels, packs and clothing. Find information on distributors, shops and products.
Saturday Skateboards - Makes boards and logo apparel. Includes product photos and descriptions, team profiles, video, and dealer locator.
Meta Description: [ Saturday Skateboards - Quality sporting woods for push pals., insert page description here ]
Scenario Products - Manufacturer of skateboard, clothes and BMX parts. UK.
Scene Skateboards - Includes description of products and gears, team information and contact details.
Meta Description: [ Site officelle de Scène Skate Europe. Vous trouverez les dernieres planches de skate, les riders and distributeurs. Vous trouverez aussi les dernieres nouvelles de Scene et pouvez nous contactez. ]
Shorty's Skateboards - Manufacturer of skateboards and hardware. Includes team profiles, photos and videos of the crew. Also dealer locator.
Skateboard Printing - Custom, stock and shop deck, skateboard printing, with full color, silkscreened, graphics.
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Snot Boards - Canadian Hardrock Maple skateboard decks built to last. Provides 7, 8, and 9 ply decks.
Meta Description: [ 100% skater owned and operated company that gives back more to the skateboard community than it takes ]
Stimulus Skateboards - Manufactures skateboards, logo clothing and stickers. Provides team information, product photos, and dealer locator. Located in Paramus, New Jersey.
Think - Manufacturer of skateboards and logo apparel. Also distributes Venture trucks and Lucky bearings. Includes product photos, team information, and company history.
Tri-Board - Makes skateboard design for teens 15 years old and up.
Two Skateboards - Includes pictures, trick tips, logos, video clips, decks, and team information.
Meta Description: [ 2SK8 is 100% funded and ran by active skateboarders. Come in and check out our new skateboard catalog. ]
Zoo York - Manufacturer of skateboards that include diverse New York City street culture and heritage.
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