http://articles.getacoder.com/recreation_and_sports/skateboarding.htm Free Content For Your Website http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Buying skateboards can give you the benefit of saving more money and maybe, start your own skateboard business. Learn the advantages and your potential customers in the skateboard industry. Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:36:27 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Potential_of_Buying_Blank_Skateboards_in_Bulk_1448328x1221392187.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Potential_of_Buying_Blank_Skateboards_in_Bulk_1448328x1221392187.htm Caster boards are fun, but can potentially injure your child. Here are some steps that you could take to make sure that they ride their caster boards safely and protected. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:34:21 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Ways_to_Ensure_Safety_While_Riding_a_Caster_Board_1421528x1216802061.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Ways_to_Ensure_Safety_While_Riding_a_Caster_Board_1421528x1216802061.htm You're About to Discover the Secrets of Skateboarding that Most Skaters will Never Find Out About. Inside, you'll learn... The real and only way to get better at skateboarding Clear, easy to understand and detailed instructions for landing every trick A simple and effective technique that will allow you land a trick close to 100% of the time A little known technique to keep your mind constantly working on learning tricks An explosive practice routine that guarantee results in the shortest amount of time Much, much more Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:48:53 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Secrets_Of_Skateboarding_-_Trick_Secrets_Exposed_1421535x1216496933.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Secrets_Of_Skateboarding_-_Trick_Secrets_Exposed_1421535x1216496933.htm Skateboarding trick tips are important to becoming an expert skateboarder. But you can't just take it for granted that the skateboarding trick tips you are getting are valuable. If you get bad skateboarding trick tips to begin with, you may be doing more harm than good. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:09:08 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Trick_Tips_to_Make_You_a_Skate_Park_Star_1448327x1216469348.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Trick_Tips_to_Make_You_a_Skate_Park_Star_1448327x1216469348.htm Learning skateboarding tricks can be a easy thing to do, once you get the perfect instructions from a real expert. Through this article, you will learn about the 5 skateboarding common mistakes that you should be aware of. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:08:49 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Do_Skateboarding_Tricks_-_5_Skateboarding_Mistakes_That_You_Should_Be_Aware_Of_1557044x1216440529.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Do_Skateboarding_Tricks_-_5_Skateboarding_Mistakes_That_You_Should_Be_Aware_Of_1557044x1216440529.htm The first retail skateboard appeared in 1958 and was marketed by Bill and Mark Richards of Dana Point, California. The skateboard was then mass-produced and remodeled in the 1960s. The blank, or skateboard deck, was often made in the shape of a surfboard out of solid wood or plastic. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:40:24 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_Decks_-_History_and_Construction_1509253x1215888024.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_Decks_-_History_and_Construction_1509253x1215888024.htm Skateboarding is both a sport and a mode of transportation. Whichever you use it for, here's a quick guide to the parts that go into making a skateboard work. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:09:35 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_Wheels_and_Other_Skateboard_Parts_1503820x1215706175.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_Wheels_and_Other_Skateboard_Parts_1503820x1215706175.htm Are you rookie in skateboarding!? Want to start but don't know what to do first! Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:44:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_For_Total_Beginners_1488321x1215398691.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_For_Total_Beginners_1488321x1215398691.htm Every sport has a history that you should be aware of before you decide to try it. Extreme sports are no exception - skateboard history is a field that has garnered quite a bit of interest. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:17:13 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_History_1443582x1215332233.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_History_1443582x1215332233.htm Skateboarding is a great and fun activity and sport. If your child is interested in learning to skateboard, here are some ideas to help both child and parent get started on this great idea. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:57:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Get_Your_Kids_to_Exercise_With_Skateboarding_1421531x1214989027.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Get_Your_Kids_to_Exercise_With_Skateboarding_1421531x1214989027.htm When Tony Hawk first started out in skateboarding there were only 2 different styles of skateboarding. One was vert skateboarding which consisted of skating in pools and ramps and the other was freestyle which was flatland skateboarding. Freestyle Skateboarding is responsible for the modern day street skateboarding you see in all the youtube videos where you have people hurling themselves down stairs and ledges. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:37:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Tony_Hawk_Vert_Skateboarding_Superstar_1488322x1214973458.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Tony_Hawk_Vert_Skateboarding_Superstar_1488322x1214973458.htm Skateboarding trick tips are everywhere, but skateboarding tricks are just half of what you need to become a skate park star. You have to have three basic things before you even think of stepping on that board. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:02:31 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Trick_Tips_-_3_Basics_You_Must_Have_1472958x1214895751.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Trick_Tips_-_3_Basics_You_Must_Have_1472958x1214895751.htm Skateboard wheels are attached as a pair at the bottom of a skateboard, held and mounted in place by specialized axles known as trucks. They are normally made from polyurethane, a very hard type of rubber, and range in size between 48 to 100 millimeters. Besides size, skateboard wheels also differ in hardness, as measured by a durometer A scale. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:33:16 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Hardest_Skateboard_Wheels_1472959x1214692396.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Hardest_Skateboard_Wheels_1472959x1214692396.htm Skateboarding protegee and pioneer Danny Way began ripping it up at Del Mar skatepark at the age of 6 and has never slowed down. He has always been in the forefront of the skateboarding scene and holds many world records and was even given the prestigious title of "Skater of the Year" by thrasher magazine. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:21:03 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Danny_Way_1458024x1214029263.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Danny_Way_1458024x1214029263.htm Discover how to ollie in 2 weeks or less! Use a step-by-step action plan to learn how to ollie in no time! Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:27:58 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Ollie_Fast_-_How_to_Ollie_in_Two_Weeks_or_Less_1373441x1207229278.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Ollie_Fast_-_How_to_Ollie_in_Two_Weeks_or_Less_1373441x1207229278.htm Secrets of Skateboarding Review Hello, I'm Jimmy and I've been skateboarding for almost two years. First off I have to say that I have read many "Skateboarding Help" books, but this one has to be the best. It has very descriptive trick techniques which will help to learn those certain tricks along with many other helpful tips. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:30:29 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Secrets_of_Skateboarding_Review-_Skater_Review_of_Secrets_of_Skateboarding_1376364x1206491429.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Secrets_of_Skateboarding_Review-_Skater_Review_of_Secrets_of_Skateboarding_1376364x1206491429.htm A 360 flip or tre flip is a combination between a kickflip and a 360 shuvit and is one of the coolest looking tricks out there. Almost every skater wants to learn how to 360 flip and if you follow this guide, you'll know how to 360 flip in no time. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:39:54 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_360_Flip_-_Learn_How_To_360_Flip_In_8_Simple_Steps_1376365x1204540794.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_360_Flip_-_Learn_How_To_360_Flip_In_8_Simple_Steps_1376365x1204540794.htm The site of the former Pacific Ocean Park in the beach district on the Venice and Santa Monica border is something of a sacred legend within the skateboarding and surfing community. The area, which is nicknamed Dogtown, was immortalised in the 2001 skateboarding documentary, Dogtown and Z-Boys, and later in the 2005 feature film, Lords of Dogtown, which was based on the characters and events introduced in Dogtown and Z-Boys. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:45:31 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Lords_Of_Dogtown_-_The_Real_Story_Of_The_Z-Boys_1354368x1204346731.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Lords_Of_Dogtown_-_The_Real_Story_Of_The_Z-Boys_1354368x1204346731.htm Learn how to save money when buying DC Shoes. Finding the right DC Shoes can be a daunting task. With so many styles to choose from, should you drive around town until you find the right DC Shoes for you? Or should you choose to shop online? If you do go online, how will you know which sites to use? Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:07:34 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/DC_Shoes_-_Where_To_Buy_DC_Shoes_1273100x1202018854.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/DC_Shoes_-_Where_To_Buy_DC_Shoes_1273100x1202018854.htm Skateboarding: How did it come to be? It actually came in existence in the 1950s when a group of surfers wanted to recreate the feeling of surfing a wave by surfing on land. Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:40:41 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Element_in_the_Air_-_Element_Skateboard_Decks_1218714x1201999241.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Element_in_the_Air_-_Element_Skateboard_Decks_1218714x1201999241.htm The search to build the first hoverboard that will operate much like the one in the Hollywood Movie - "Back to the Future" is an on-going dream of many technology buffs. The race is on to come up with the concept and technology to produce a real life version. Recently, at the Online Think Tank, a young up and coming superstar, Christopher Freeman (16) from Indiana ponders the question... Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:43:33 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Can_We_Make_a_Battery_Powered_Hoverboard_to_Out_Perform_the_Modern_Tricked_Out_Skateboard_971427x1201398213.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Can_We_Make_a_Battery_Powered_Hoverboard_to_Out_Perform_the_Modern_Tricked_Out_Skateboard_971427x1201398213.htm Whether you are into skateboards, bikes or in-line skates you really need a jump ramp to launch yourself into the air and perform all those crazy aerial stunts. You have probably been and tried out other peoples ramps but of course you want a better one in your own back yard. Read on and we'll tell you how to go about it.... Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:13:47 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_-_Building_a_Jump_Ramp_in_10_Easy_Steps_778799x1199812427.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_-_Building_a_Jump_Ramp_in_10_Easy_Steps_778799x1199812427.htm I don't remember skateboarding when I was young. We made our own scooters and we had the old type skates that you fastened to your shoes and had four wheels. Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:11:12 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_-_How_To_Guide_1095310x1198602672.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_-_How_To_Guide_1095310x1198602672.htm It's the ultimate adrenalin rush of the skateboarding world, tipping your self over the edge of the vert ramp with just a little board on wheels to save you from much pain and humiliation at the bottom. A true adrenalin junkie cannot resist the call of the half pipe but have you got the guts to give it a go? If so read on to get a few pointers to help you over the edge.... Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:41:52 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_-_The_Vert_Ramp_731922x1197366112.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_-_The_Vert_Ramp_731922x1197366112.htm Skating is an activity that is enjoyed by people of all ages from all over the world. There are many different types of skating but some of the most popular include skateboarding, roller skating and inline skating. Sun, 02 Dec 2007 01:29:42 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skating_-_An_American_Pastime_638783x1196576982.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skating_-_An_American_Pastime_638783x1196576982.htm If you want to learn some skateboard trick tips that will have you looking like a pro without being featured on MTV's Scarred, read on. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:28:37 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Pro_Skateboard_Trick_Tips_-_The_360_Flip_647048x1195673317.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Pro_Skateboard_Trick_Tips_-_The_360_Flip_647048x1195673317.htm My kids are driving me nuts - they all want skateboards and not having a money tree at the bottom of the garden is big problem so my question is "Are Cheap Skateboards OK to Buy and Ride?" Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:42:39 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Cheap_Skateboards_-_Are_They_Safe_and_Economical_626936x1195598559.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Cheap_Skateboards_-_Are_They_Safe_and_Economical_626936x1195598559.htm One of the easiest and most used tricks in skateboarding is the Indy Grab. So you want to learn how to skateboard like the pros? Well before you do that, you need to start with some basic skateboarding trick tips to help get you going. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:27:05 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Easy_Skateboard_Trick_Tips_-_Indy_Grab_647051x1195586825.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Easy_Skateboard_Trick_Tips_-_Indy_Grab_647051x1195586825.htm Skateboarding is a fascinating and fun sport that is growing rapidly. To help you get the most from skateboarding, below are a few tricks and tips that can be very useful. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:13:09 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Tricks_and_Tips_638785x1195009989.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Tricks_and_Tips_638785x1195009989.htm What is a skater? A skater is anyone that loves the feeling of freedom they get when skating. Skaters come in all ages with all types of personalities. It can be the boy next door or the punk rocker down the street. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:17:34 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Skater_Lifestyle_638784x1194992254.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Skater_Lifestyle_638784x1194992254.htm Generally, people feel frightened to play skateboard. But, many players believe that fear is all in brain. Once you loose it, you can start playing skateboard. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:17:00 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_Trick_Tips_778800x1194455820.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_Trick_Tips_778800x1194455820.htm How can you learn proper skateboard assembly? If you are a skater, at some point or another you will need to know how to assemble your skateboard either because you want to customize your skateboard or because you want to set your own specs for better skateboarding. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:29:57 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Proper_Skateboard_Assembly_632384x1194290997.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Proper_Skateboard_Assembly_632384x1194290997.htm Today's skateboard industry has grown from sub-culture periphery into a monolithic juggernaut spawned by online sales and a sport that just continues to gain momentum unabated. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:27:35 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarderpro_Takes_On_The_Online_Skateboard_Biz_640751x1193160455.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarderpro_Takes_On_The_Online_Skateboard_Biz_640751x1193160455.htm It is very easy to learn how to make one with easy to find tools. Of course, many skateboarders have a dream of making skateboarding a profession instead of just something they do in their spare time. Once you learn the technique for making skateboards, assuming either you or a friend have any art talent, a logical next step would be to try to turn this into a business. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:31:28 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Make_a_Skateboard_666619x1193124688.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Make_a_Skateboard_666619x1193124688.htm If you want to get started riding your Ripstick faster, you must start on a hill. Starting on a hill will help you go faster and balance quicker. Stand on it and have someone to hold you to help you balance. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 05:59:21 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Ride_a_Ripstick_Skateboard_731923x1193047161.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Ride_a_Ripstick_Skateboard_731923x1193047161.htm Skateboarding has grown in popularity over the last several years and anyone that rides a skateboard can be called a skateboarder. Most skateboarders are males although a few females engage in the sport as well. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:56:21 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Skateboarder_is_a_Unique_and_Fascinating_Person_638782x1192737381.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Skateboarder_is_a_Unique_and_Fascinating_Person_638782x1192737381.htm You may have heard the skater phrase "skate or die" from a skate fan close to you or even on television or a skate movie. For many hardcore skater fans, these are words to live by or die by. Skating is so much a way of life for them that to be denied the opportunity would be a fate worse than death. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:45:52 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skate_or_Die_-_Words_to_Live_By_632386x1192419952.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skate_or_Die_-_Words_to_Live_By_632386x1192419952.htm Skateboarding - often portrayed in the media as an extreme sport - can be a form of art, a hobby, or a method of transportation. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:33:28 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/All_About_Skateboard_Wheels_And_Skateboard_Trucks_659322x1192152808.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/All_About_Skateboard_Wheels_And_Skateboard_Trucks_659322x1192152808.htm So you want to learn skateboard tricks? Well, there is a lot more to it that simply wearing the clothes and trying to look like a skater. So if you are just now learning to skateboard, how should you take your skating to the next level and start trying some of these crazy tricks? This article is a bit of advice for beginners. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:54:10 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Learning_Tricks_As_A_Beginning_Skateboarder_587808x1192110850.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Learning_Tricks_As_A_Beginning_Skateboarder_587808x1192110850.htm Many people would think that any sport shoes would go good for skateboarding. This however is wrong; when you skateboard you need ankle protection and foot protection so you are going to need a good sturdy shoe. Sun, 07 Oct 2007 02:44:10 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Choose_The_Best_Skateboarding_Shoes_For_A_Great_Skateboard_Experience_603983x1191739450.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Choose_The_Best_Skateboarding_Shoes_For_A_Great_Skateboard_Experience_603983x1191739450.htm So, you want to be able to do tricks with your board like the pros, huh? Most pros train for years before they can catch all that air. However, Practice makes perfect, and once you get this trick down, your friends will flip out and be so jealous. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:04:48 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Pro_Skateboard_Trick_Tips_-_The_Ollie_647049x1190397888.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Pro_Skateboard_Trick_Tips_-_The_Ollie_647049x1190397888.htm Do you have skate parks in your city? Are you aware of the significant impact skate parks can have on a city or town? Most skateboarders are all too familiar with the "No Skateboarding" signs that are posted in many desirable skating locations. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:21:25 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/We_Need_More_Skate_Parks_632385x1190298085.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/We_Need_More_Skate_Parks_632385x1190298085.htm This is one of the first skateboard trick tips that most people learn to do on a ramp. You should start off learning how to do this on a mini ramp. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:08:19 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Easy_Skateboard_Trick_Tips_-_Rock_to_Fakie_647050x1190297299.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Easy_Skateboard_Trick_Tips_-_Rock_to_Fakie_647050x1190297299.htm Whether you are riding a skateboard or a caster board such as the Ripstik it is important that you also where the right kind of gear in order to protect yourself from any dangers. In this article we will be taking a closer look at the kind of protective gear you should consider purchasing when you buy either a Ripstik Caster Board or a skateboard either for yourself or for someone else. Sun, 09 Sep 2007 12:47:08 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Protective_Gear_For_Caster_Boarding_587807x1189356428.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Protective_Gear_For_Caster_Boarding_587807x1189356428.htm If you thought that snowboarding was cool but you do not live anywhere near to snow or can not afford the price that snowboarding costs then why not consider taking up caster boarding instead. Caster boarding as you will soon discover is like nothing you have ever ridden before when it comes to either snowboarding or skateboarding. With these particular boards you do not need to give yourself a push in order to get going, rather what you need to do is stand on the 2 platforms that make this board up and then twist. However in this article will be taking a closer look at some Ripstik issues which can arise once the board has been purchased and is being used. Sat, 01 Sep 2007 21:22:03 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Ripstik_Issues_567304x1188696123.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Ripstik_Issues_567304x1188696123.htm We have all heard about the Ripstik Caster Board, but did you know that there are other versions of caster board available as well. Another caster board that you can purchase either through your local skateboard retailer or online is the Essboard. As with the Ripstik this one comes with 2 caster wheels (one on the front platform and one attached to the rear platform). Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:12:06 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_An_Essboard_597184x1188324726.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_An_Essboard_597184x1188324726.htm We are all starting to hear about wave and caster boarding which is a new form of skateboarding. But compared to skateboarding with this you need to learn a whole new set of techniques if you want to ride yours correctly. As you will soon discover these boards have been specifically designed so they can contain the same attributes that you will find in skateboards, snowboards and surfboards. But in this article we will be showing you how to ride your caster board including the Ripstik model much more effectively. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:55:59 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Ride_a_Caster_Board_587809x1187877359.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Ride_a_Caster_Board_587809x1187877359.htm The caster board or castor board as it may sometimes be called is a made up to 2 small narrow platforms to which as set of caster trucks have been attached at the front of it. This particular board is closely related to a skateboard but instead of having 4 wheels it only has 2 and instead of being solid it comes with a center area that allows the 2 parts of the board to pivot separately from each other. Sun, 22 Jul 2007 02:40:00 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_A_Caster_Board_554710x1185086400.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_A_Caster_Board_554710x1185086400.htm What will skateboards look like in 15-20 years? Have you ever considered that? Well, in the early 1900s skateboards were literally roller skate wheels strapped to two-by-fours and they were not very safe at all. In the future skateboards will come with Stability Control Systems similar to those required on new SUVs. No more high speed wobbles on hills if your trucks are too lose. Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:17:54 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Advanced_Skateboard_Systems_of_The_Future_in_2025_461045x1184217474.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Advanced_Skateboard_Systems_of_The_Future_in_2025_461045x1184217474.htm What will the future designs and skateboards look like? If the skateboards are to fly and operate like hover boards then chances are they will be quite a bit different from what we are used to. For instance we know that hover craft have an interior area underneath to trap the air in a ground effect fashion. Sun, 08 Jul 2007 11:05:17 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Future_Designs_and_Styles_of_Skateboards_and_Hoverboards_461026x1183907117.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Future_Designs_and_Styles_of_Skateboards_and_Hoverboards_461026x1183907117.htm Engineers are now designing the skateboards of the Future. The skateboards will really be flying hover-boards and much like the Hollywood Movie Back to the Future II, with Michael J. Fox and Biff. One interesting dilemma for these designers is should these skateboards have wheels at all - With or No Wheels - should they have Landing Gear Retraction? Sat, 07 Jul 2007 17:35:49 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Future_Flying_Skateboards_and_Hover_Boards_-_Mechanical_Components_461048x1183844149.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Future_Flying_Skateboards_and_Hover_Boards_-_Mechanical_Components_461048x1183844149.htm Imagination has always been the hallmark of new futuristic concepts. From Science Fiction usually comes new technologies and we know many of Arthur C Clarke's concepts in his books make up much of today's modern satellite technology. Now consider the recent question posed to the Online Think Tank; What will the future of skateboard parks be? What will they look like? How will they work? Well, first off we made a rather heavy statement and said; Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:33:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_Parks_of_the_Future_461041x1183584787.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_Parks_of_the_Future_461041x1183584787.htm Extreme Skateboarding is unlike any sport in the world and the athletic talent, skill and agility to compete at that level is 1:100,000. In the future these events and these riders will be using some new high-tech toys, namely; The Hover Board. It is the wave of the Future. Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:57:34 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hoverboarding_and_Skateboarding_-_Speed_is_Life_461029x1183420654.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hoverboarding_and_Skateboarding_-_Speed_is_Life_461029x1183420654.htm The skateboards of the future will be hover boards and if they are to fly they will need to be made out of lighter materials. What materials might they be made of? Chances are they will be made of Carbon Nano Tube construction or ultra-light weight composites. Most plastics such as polyethylene and polypropylene are way too heavy and wood simply won't work. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:14:27 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hover_Boards_-_Skateboards_of_the_Future_and_Carbon_Nano_Tube_Construction_461032x1182978867.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hover_Boards_-_Skateboards_of_the_Future_and_Carbon_Nano_Tube_Construction_461032x1182978867.htm A study has just been completed by an online think tank, which seems to indicate that Skateboard Parks are changing and still evolving. There will be many high-tech changes and uses of technologies at these facilities, but there will be low-tech changes too. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:01:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateparks_and_Skateboard_Parks_of_the_Future_-_Low-Tech_Changes_554713x1182913267.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateparks_and_Skateboard_Parks_of_the_Future_-_Low-Tech_Changes_554713x1182913267.htm Everyone knows what a skateboard looks like, but will it always look like that? The reason I ask is that in the 1900s a skateboard was a two-by-four with roller skate wheels attached and a basket or crate in the middle used to zoom down hills and crash on. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:43:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Shape_will_Hover_Boards_of_the_Future_Be_554715x1182750217.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Shape_will_Hover_Boards_of_the_Future_Be_554715x1182750217.htm What if I told you that the Online Think Tank is looking for smart folks, engineers, designers and skateboarders to help us radically improve the skateboard of the future? A skateboard, which was fully integrated with the latest technologies and one which could fly; a hover board like in Back to the Future II. Well that is exactly what we plan to do and we are working on the beginning stages of the research report right now. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 23:09:58 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Design_the_Skateboard_of_The_Future_461038x1182568198.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Design_the_Skateboard_of_The_Future_461038x1182568198.htm Most skateboards are made of wood and there are certain woods that are preferred by skateboard manufacturers. One of the common types of woods used comes from maple trees. The wood is cut into very thin slices or veneers, which will be laminated together during the manufacturing process using glue very similar to how plywood is made. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:21:39 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Skateboards_Are_Made_-_Custom_Wooden_Boards_461034x1182252099.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Skateboards_Are_Made_-_Custom_Wooden_Boards_461034x1182252099.htm With interactive digital skateboard parks we will also see a whole new wave of digital recordings for skateboard riders. Through CAD/CAM technologies and digital video will come the video material needed for virtual-reality skateboard parks, where the rider stands on a board in his or her living room, which is mounted on a platform in front of a large high-definition flat-panel screen. At first these systems will show up at theme parks and then eventually be incorporated into the lineup of videogames by Sony or Microsoft Corp. Sat, 16 Jun 2007 17:20:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Video_Games_-_Rainy_Day_Virtual_Reality_Living_Rooms_of_The_Future_461023x1182028851.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Video_Games_-_Rainy_Day_Virtual_Reality_Living_Rooms_of_The_Future_461023x1182028851.htm Indeed, we can only imagine how hard the old fashioned early skateboard contraptions were to ride. Perhaps you have tried to ride such a contraption yourself? I can remember personally as a kid using old trucks off an old skateboard bought at a garage sale and attaching them to a board and rolling down a long driveway. Sat, 16 Jun 2007 06:14:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Old_Fashioned_Skateboards_-_Problems_of_Friction,_Slow_Speed,_Weight_and_Control_461035x1181988895.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Old_Fashioned_Skateboards_-_Problems_of_Friction,_Slow_Speed,_Weight_and_Control_461035x1181988895.htm When trying to make any object fly one needs to employ the sciences of physics and aerodynamics and it sure pays to know a little about engineering as well. When looking at building the first flying skateboard which would be fully controllable by the rider just like a high-tech skateboard we looked to our Online Think Tank for answers. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 03:23:50 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Making_Skateboards_of_The_Future_Fly_461047x1181633030.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Making_Skateboards_of_The_Future_Fly_461047x1181633030.htm Anyone who has ever ridden a skateboard knows that they make excellent and efficient transportation to get to one place or another. It is a lot faster than walking and a lot less tiring than running. In the future skateboards will become hover boards and they will ride along on a cushion of air. This will make them excellent for use at work. What sorts of jobs might skateboard-hover boards be good for? Sun, 10 Jun 2007 17:30:19 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboards_and_Hover_Boards_at_Work_461043x1181511019.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboards_and_Hover_Boards_at_Work_461043x1181511019.htm As with the skateboards, hover board operators will be responsible for their skill level and thus need to consider this before trying any outrageously radical tricks or maneuvers. The rider provides the propulsion on a skateboard, but on a hoverboard, they will provide less propulsion, but rather assistance only for the hoverboard like a powered skateboard. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 07:39:09 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hover_Board_Control_and_Stability_Systems_461028x1181302749.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hover_Board_Control_and_Stability_Systems_461028x1181302749.htm Since the hover boards of the future will be larger and taller than traditional skateboards they will require a little more room to be stored. For kids using hover boards to go to high school or using them on college campuses to get to and from the dorms, apartments or their homes special changes will need to be made on their backpacks storage systems. Tue, 05 Jun 2007 07:50:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_Back_Packs_and_Accessories_-_Hoverboard_Backpack_Storage_Systems_461025x1181044238.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_Back_Packs_and_Accessories_-_Hoverboard_Backpack_Storage_Systems_461025x1181044238.htm The engineers and designers are getting serious about building the skateboards of the future, but these will not be regular skateboards, we are talking hyper-maneuverable hover boards. In fact the Online Think Tank is now preparing a special report the Future of Skate Parks, Skateboards and Hover Boards of the Future. Indeed one of the most serious questions is safety. Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:00:54 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Maneuvering_Skateboards_Upside_Down_-_Controlling_the_Hover_Board_of_the_Future_461039x1181023254.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Maneuvering_Skateboards_Upside_Down_-_Controlling_the_Hover_Board_of_the_Future_461039x1181023254.htm It is interesting to watch skate parks and skateboarding becoming so popular again. Indeed, there appears to be a 10-year cycle in that industry sub-sector. The Online Think Tank is assisting World Class Designers with innovative ideas to take the concept to a whole new level. We wish to re-design them and the skateboards too. Wed, 30 May 2007 13:09:20 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Building_the_Worlds_Best_Skate_Park_-_Easier_Said_Than_Done_461018x1180544960.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Building_the_Worlds_Best_Skate_Park_-_Easier_Said_Than_Done_461018x1180544960.htm So you think you have a "RAD" skateboard is that it? Well, show it to me? Now I am not putting you down, because it was not all that long ago that I had a "Rad" skateboard too. Sims wheels, custom trucks, and an awesome custom board with graphics. So, I know what you are saying. Fri, 25 May 2007 11:10:22 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Integrated_Communication_System_in_Future_Skateboards_and_Hover_Boards_461046x1180105822.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Integrated_Communication_System_in_Future_Skateboards_and_Hover_Boards_461046x1180105822.htm The consequences of a serious head injury make skateboard helmet safety your first priority. Skateboarders fall a lot, especially as you learn new moves and tricks. Depending upon your speed, distance to the ground, ground hardness (a wooden ramp vs. a concrete barrier), and other factors, you can suffer a serious head injury. Wed, 23 May 2007 15:02:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_Protective_Gear_-_Learn_How_To_Pick_The_Right_Skate_Pads_-_Helmet_554712x1179946971.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_Protective_Gear_-_Learn_How_To_Pick_The_Right_Skate_Pads_-_Helmet_554712x1179946971.htm Thanks to "Nervous Ned" on Silverfish I found someone who would actually road an 100 INCH beast. Ned said that it was in 2005 at the New Jersey Fatboy Garage Fest. So it's no longer an 88 INCH record, we are up to 100 now. A guy called George won the "longest board" contest by riding a homemade 100 inch board (carving, board walking, sliding, and racing), and I think he actually came in third place in the downhill race somehow. it was amazing watching him drifting 90 degree corners around the garage. he won pie that day. Wed, 23 May 2007 05:08:33 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Worlds_Longest_Longboard_Skateboard_554711x1179911313.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Worlds_Longest_Longboard_Skateboard_554711x1179911313.htm Well believe it or not historical accounts of skateboarding around the turn of the 1900s are in the record. Although they were mostly made of wooden baskets nailed to a 2 X 4 or plank, these concoctions do make up the precursors to the modern day skateboard. The wheels, which were strapped on generally cam off of roller skates; these were the earliest Skateboards. Tue, 22 May 2007 21:14:52 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Past,_Present_and_Future_of_Skateboarding_461049x1179882892.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Past,_Present_and_Future_of_Skateboarding_461049x1179882892.htm How will the future self-propelled hover boards be powered? Recently the Online Think Tank discussed this topic at length with several engineers, designers, futurists and skateboarders. Many considered this issue and some of the ideas were pretty futuristic, yet potentially feasible. Tue, 22 May 2007 20:19:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Future_Skateboard_and_Hover_Board_Power_Units_Discussed_461042x1179879554.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Future_Skateboard_and_Hover_Board_Power_Units_Discussed_461042x1179879554.htm Let us put skateboarding aside for a second and consider hover craft designs, hover boards prototypes and the reality of the forces of nature that they must deal with to perform. Let's explore both on planet and off planet activity for a moment to fully grasp what is going on. Mon, 21 May 2007 19:52:40 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hover_Boards_of_the_Future_-_Propulsion_of_Hoverboards_Considered_461031x1179791560.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hover_Boards_of_the_Future_-_Propulsion_of_Hoverboards_Considered_461031x1179791560.htm Wheels have always been an integral part of skateboarding and yet this is all about to change as the era of the Hoverboard is ushered in. Remember wheels on the ground cause friction and that means slower boards. The whole idea of the hoverboard is to reduce friction and increase speed like a hockey puck on an air-hockey table. When wheels are involved the boards are slower and will be much less maneuverable and of course this directly corresponds with a decrease in the fun factor. Fri, 18 May 2007 03:34:49 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hover_Boards,_Skateboards_and_Wheels_Without_Friction_461019x1179473689.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hover_Boards,_Skateboards_and_Wheels_Without_Friction_461019x1179473689.htm There has never been a greater time to be a kid and it is only going to get better. The toys of the future will be absolutely incredible, in fact today we can walk down any toy isle in any store and we are overwhelmed by the advancement in sophistication and authenticity. The kids of today like the complexity and realness of the toys and for adults it makes them wonder Thu, 17 May 2007 06:43:43 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Flying_Skateboards_-_The_Hover_Boards_of_The_Future_Are_Almost_Here_461037x1179398623.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Flying_Skateboards_-_The_Hover_Boards_of_The_Future_Are_Almost_Here_461037x1179398623.htm So you think you have done it all on a skateboard, mastered all the tricks and can hold your own at the semi-pro level? Well, guess again, because soon zero-gravity or low gravity skateboarding will be here or there rather, as in 'on the moon' where things ought to really get radical. Thu, 17 May 2007 00:53:49 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_in_the_Lunar_Colony_461040x1179377629.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_in_the_Lunar_Colony_461040x1179377629.htm Designing the hoverboards of the future is not easy, of course nothing good in life is, now is it? Think for a second what is needed. For a teen to ditch his skateboard and go for a new high-tech hoverboard, well it be pretty spectacular and have awesome performance. Consider if you will the barriers the engineers and designers must over come... Wed, 09 May 2007 20:03:19 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hoverboards_of_the_Future_Considered_-_Over_Coming_the_Barriers_461030x1178755399.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hoverboards_of_the_Future_Considered_-_Over_Coming_the_Barriers_461030x1178755399.htm As the Online Think Tank got further into our study of the future of hoverboards, the skateboard market and the possible technology needed for it all to come to fruition, we noticed other rapidly advancing technologies in many sectors including potential military transfer technologies which will be available in 5-10 years. Wed, 09 May 2007 12:38:23 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hoverboard_Swarming_and_Formation_Flying_Systems_461027x1178728703.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hoverboard_Swarming_and_Formation_Flying_Systems_461027x1178728703.htm Throwing a skateboard party is a real time fun for your child. You can plan to have a skateboard party on a special day such as your child's birthday. It is really important that you start planning the skateboard party about four to six weeks before the birthday. Wed, 09 May 2007 08:09:12 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Plan_A_Skateboard_Party_554716x1178712552.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Plan_A_Skateboard_Party_554716x1178712552.htm Plastic skateboards are made of several different types of plastics and are relatively easy to make in large quantities by using injection molding manufacturing processes. Most plastic skateboards are considered cheap compared to the wooden skateboards. Thu, 03 May 2007 20:42:16 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Plastic,_Composite,_Wood_Skateboards_and_Skateboard_Trucks_461033x1178239336.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Plastic,_Composite,_Wood_Skateboards_and_Skateboard_Trucks_461033x1178239336.htm Hover Board designers have many more options now then they did a decade the prior. This is because of new Space Age Materials such as Carbon Nano Tubes. Indeed the single most important component that is currently fueling the innovation of Hover Boards. Wed, 02 May 2007 10:56:15 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hover_Board_Designs_and_Space_Age_Materials_554714x1178117775.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hover_Board_Designs_and_Space_Age_Materials_554714x1178117775.htm During daylight savings time it is easy for skateboarders to hit something and lose control and crash. Many of them we interviewed told our Online Think Tank that crashing; sucks. When considering these statements we indeed agreed with them. Thus future skateboard designs will need to encompass a special; Lighting and Safety System to prevent these problems. Tue, 01 May 2007 12:23:05 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Future_Skateboard_Lighting_Systems_461044x1178036585.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Future_Skateboard_Lighting_Systems_461044x1178036585.htm Skateboard wheels don't just keep your board rolling -- they are also responsible for keeping you on your feet as you tackle different terrains. They are designed to withstand high friction and contact with rough surfaces, such as dirt and concrete. They come in different sizes and hardness levels, and choosing the right wheel can greatly improve your performance. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:16:29 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_Wheels_that_Improve_Performance_and_Safety_461050x1177985789.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboard_Wheels_that_Improve_Performance_and_Safety_461050x1177985789.htm Present-day skateboards are actually engineering marvels, but they have been so refined that they are quite simplistic by today's high-technology standards. Perhaps this is why they work so well in that they keep it simple; a founding principle of good solid engineering. There is not much to a skateboard once you have the board, the trucks and the wheels, everything is pretty straight forward. The boards are made out of plastic, would or composite materials. The trucks are made out of combination of alloys and the wheels are made out of urethane. Sun, 29 Apr 2007 11:07:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hoverboard_and_Skateboard_Mechanical_Components_461022x1177859271.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hoverboard_and_Skateboard_Mechanical_Components_461022x1177859271.htm No doubt if you have kids you might be a little considered about them getting hurt and when they say that they want a skateboard, it might concern you. Perhaps you might like to know a bit about the history of skateboarding. Sun, 29 Apr 2007 03:03:09 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Skateboards_of_Past_Periods_for_-_FYI_Parents_461036x1177830189.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Skateboards_of_Past_Periods_for_-_FYI_Parents_461036x1177830189.htm Skateboard parks are a wonderful place for kids to practice and hone their skateboarding skills. Skateboard parks are a place where youth can enjoy themselves and challenge their abilities against other kids in competition and learn about mentorship and creativity. Of course as more technology is introduced to the present sport of skateboarding we will see revolutionary changes. Sun, 29 Apr 2007 01:47:40 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Interactive_Skateboard_Parks_of_The_Future_461024x1177825660.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Interactive_Skateboard_Parks_of_The_Future_461024x1177825660.htm Everyone knows that skateboards have wheels and they might have guessed that hover boards will not need wheels; or will they? If you can build a hover board with wheels then that will make it easier for landing, but it will not make it very aerodynamic and it also adds weight. If something is to fly it is important that it is as light as possible. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:21:50 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Prototype_Hoverboards_-_With_or_No_Wheels_461021x1177453310.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Prototype_Hoverboards_-_With_or_No_Wheels_461021x1177453310.htm One technique to solve the problem of hoverboard wheels is to make extremely light weight wheels for rolling or very hard landings. One great thing about hover boards is that they use the "ground effect" and reduce the strain on ankles on landing, yet skateboarding is currently about gaining momentum and then thrusting into the air, which means riders must adapt to new techniques or designers of hover boards must pony up to the reality if they expect early adoption from mass market exploits. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:16:47 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hover_Boards_-_Landing_Gear_Retraction_461020x1176772607.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hover_Boards_-_Landing_Gear_Retraction_461020x1176772607.htm If you are a skateboarding fiend and you want to know how to get a skateboard park in your city; then listen up. First you have to overcome the status quo and all those old folks in city council and convince the city attorney that the new proposed skate part will not cause excess liability or lawsuits for the city. Easier said than done, I know. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:09:18 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Park_Initiatives_For_Your_City_554717x1174561758.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Park_Initiatives_For_Your_City_554717x1174561758.htm Specially designed skateboarding shoes help enhance your skater style and also help you maintain stability on your board. Before you choose your skateboarding shoes, you will need to think carefully about how much money you are willing to spend. Good skateboarding shoes will ensure you have happy and safe skateboarding times ahead Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:29:04 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Using_Quality_Skateboarding_Shoes_will_Ensure_Happy_and_Safe_Skateboarding_554718x1173475744.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Using_Quality_Skateboarding_Shoes_will_Ensure_Happy_and_Safe_Skateboarding_554718x1173475744.htm Think of the Outer Banks and recreation, and the more obvious water sports come to mind. Anybody planning a vacation to the shores of North Carolina, be it Dare or Currituck County, is likely looking forward to days of relaxing in the sun, surfing, fishing, and coasting the waves on a jet ski. Newer visitors to the Currituck Outer Banks may be surprised to know, however, that an alternative recreational activity awaits them at Maple Skate Park. Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:49:44 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Extreme_Skateboarding_at_Maple_Skatepark_in_the_Outer_Banks_554719x1170654584.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Extreme_Skateboarding_at_Maple_Skatepark_in_the_Outer_Banks_554719x1170654584.htm One of the biggest crazes to ever hit children and teenagers of our generation has been skateboarding. But how many of you know that it actually started as early as the 1950s and its popularity coincided with the surfing mania in California at that time? That's true. Mon, 29 Jan 2007 04:14:51 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_in_the_Sixties_and_Seventies_554721x1170062091.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_in_the_Sixties_and_Seventies_554721x1170062091.htm Some kids just don't seem to get into team sports. For one reason or another, children may shy away from the conventional recreational activities offered today, such as basketball or baseball. Mon, 18 Dec 2006 10:25:34 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_-_A_Fun_Alternative_Solution_554722x1166455534.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_-_A_Fun_Alternative_Solution_554722x1166455534.htm Skateboarding traces its roots to the seventies but it really reached the peak of its popularity in the mid-eighties to the present when major skateboard manufacturers propelled it to new heights. Sat, 09 Dec 2006 04:33:47 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_in_the_Eighties_to_the_Present_554720x1165656827.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_in_the_Eighties_to_the_Present_554720x1165656827.htm Skateboarding has evolved over the years and is now a serious sport. You can purchase special skateboarding shoes that help enhance your skater style and also help you maintain stability on your board. But there are so many different styles and brands. How do you choose? Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:14:54 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Shoes_554727x1162952094.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Shoes_554727x1162952094.htm Driving down the street, it is not unlikely you will see skateboarders defying basic physics, as they slide down handrails, stairs, benches and other various locations commonly found around town. Who do these stunts generally appeal to? Adrenaline junkies. Sat, 30 Sep 2006 02:23:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Are_Kids_So_Crazy_About_Skateboarding_554723x1159597421.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Are_Kids_So_Crazy_About_Skateboarding_554723x1159597421.htm Skateboarding has its own culture. Skateboarders, in general, have their own style. Their clothing is individualized. They may sport tattoos and piercings. They practice their craft on their favorite skateboards in shopping malls, on stairs, in their driveways. Some places have skateboarding parks where people who are passionate can practice tricks and socialize with their friends. Many are intrigued by the culture and want to join in but don't know how. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 23:08:42 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Everything_You_Ever_Wanted_To_Know_About_Skateboarding_554726x1158894522.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Everything_You_Ever_Wanted_To_Know_About_Skateboarding_554726x1158894522.htm The history of skateboarding has its roots in surfing. Did you ever wonder why skateboarding and surfing looked so similar? Well, they are quite similar because skateboarding was actually developed by surfers to see if they could do the things they could do on the waves on the streets. Thu, 31 Aug 2006 02:11:03 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_History_Of_Skateboarding_554724x1157004663.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_History_Of_Skateboarding_554724x1157004663.htm Skateboarding is more than just the outfits; it's more than just using your board to get around the town. Skateboarding is about the stunts. There are so many skateboarding tricks, and some are easier to master, some are harder. How do you take your skateboarding to the next level and start performing some skateboarding tricks? Here is some advice. Mon, 28 Aug 2006 06:29:54 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Tricks_554725x1156760994.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Tricks_554725x1156760994.htm A summary of the major considerations you should take when buying your first skateboard. Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:46:46 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Buying_Your_First_Skateboard_554728x1138297606.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Buying_Your_First_Skateboard_554728x1138297606.htm Skateboarding has developed quite a bit in recent years. It's a sport that takes time and dedication to succeed in. Before learning all the tricks and manoeuvers the basics must be learnt. Sun, 22 Jan 2006 20:39:04 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_-_One_of_the_Most_Exciting_and_Skilled_Board_Sports_554729x1137980344.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_-_One_of_the_Most_Exciting_and_Skilled_Board_Sports_554729x1137980344.htm Over the last couple of weeks I've been trying to do at least an hour of skateboarding after work each day. The road outside is smooth and flat, very good for practicing flatland stuff. The kid two doors down from me, Jake, joins in sometimes too, and as he's about the same level we get on well and push each other to do better. Tue, 22 Nov 2005 16:20:06 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_For_Beginners_-_Part_1_554730x1132694406.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_For_Beginners_-_Part_1_554730x1132694406.htm If you have been skating for awhile you have already found out that it really comes down to personal prefrence. But you have to start somehwere and why waste money. Thu, 22 Sep 2005 13:24:58 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Accessories_554731x1127409898.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_Accessories_554731x1127409898.htm Full skateboarding history, products and the latest news... Sun, 07 Aug 2005 14:54:40 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_554732x1123440880.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skateboarding_554732x1123440880.htm Skateboarding may be popularly known as a male sport, but the women's skateboarding movement is alive and well. 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