Tag: Skate

How to Carry Your Inline Skates Use an Inline Skate Bag to haul your inline skates around. Use an Inline Skate Backpack. Use the Velcro Straps as a Carrying Handle. Carry Your Rollerblades by Your Boots’ Straps. Toss Your Inline Skates in a Reusable Shopping Bag. Use the Laces of Your Inline Skates as a […]

A comic artist from Toronto, Canada, found himself stuck in a skate bowl Tuesday with his dog, Chompsky, and no way out. So, naturally, he went on Twitter and asked the world an important question. The man, Ryan North, who has a comic about talking dinosaurs, was stuck in the skate bowl for 38 minutes. […]

Most skateparks are open to skateboards only. However, if you’re on a BMX or scooter enjoying the concrete lines, remember to respect the rules of the structure. What is a skatepark used for? A skatepark, or skate park, is a purpose-built recreational environment made for skateboarding, BMX, scootering, wheelchairs, and aggressive inline skating. Should a […]

The basic equipment you require for figure skating are boots, blades and comfortable, warm clothing. As for all sports, you’ll also need to plan for hydration and, if you are skating outdoors, don’t forget your sun protection too. What do I need for a figure skating class? Plenty of layers along with a jacket should […]

Quiff Haircut The popularity of the quiff hairstyle has crossed the borders to the skateboarding world as a convenient option to longer locks. If you need a more relaxed style, you can pair it with a disconnected undercut or a fade. What is a skater haircut? Skater Hair Styles This emo-inspired look takes the side-swept […]

Penny Boards on the other hand prioritize PRICE (ie. being cheap) and being small which limits what they can be used for and makes them VERY bad choices for tricks around town, in cities or riding in Skate Parks. Skateboards on the other hand are the perfect board choice. Can u ollie on a penny […]

Try mornings before 10 a.m. for a chance to roll around and get used to the park without the pressures of a full crowd. On a similar note, while one park is notoriously crowded, another can sit empty on the same day. What is the best time to go to a skatepark? The last hours […]

SHORTS AND PANTS As pants provide some sort of additional coverage for your shins, it is preferred while trying tre-flips down those stairs. Shorts on the other hand go well for bowl or vert skating as you would feel more flexibility and knee pads can be easily worn to ensure protection. What should you not […]

Skatepark Anxiety: 10 tips to Ease Your Mind Explore a Skatepark Before You Go. Make Sure You Know How To Ride. Learn About Skatepark Etiquette. You Are Not a Poser. Don’t Just Stand There, Do Something. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Tips. Avoid Busy Hours. Be Yourself. How do you get the confidence to […]

First things first – when you first step on a skateboard, you must learn how to push, turn, do tic-tacs, and slow down/stop. Without mastering these basic riding skills, you should not progress towards skateboarding’s first and most important trick – the ollie. What should a beginner skateboarder learn? 9 easy skateboard tricks: a list […]

One of the classic skater haircuts features long bangs swept to one side. There are many variations of this look but that’s not all. Like the sport itself, there are different riding styles and different skater looks. Skate style also overlaps with surf, emo, and punk so some of these looks combine vibes. What is […]

How to Make a Kicker Ramp Trace the profile of the transition you want. Clamp the side walls together and plane the transition edges so that they’re identical between both sides. Decide how wide you want the ramp then cut five equal segments from the 2×4’s. Cut the 1/2” plywood to the width of the […]

SkateSeal is a premium quality protective coating specifically formulated for timber skate ramps. SkateSeal was developed for skateboarding with just the perfect amount of grip & slip. SkateSeal provides a hard & fast surface with awesome feel under wheel & will protects your ramp from the elements. How do I protect my outdoor skate ramps? […]

Hold your skateboard there with your back foot, putting your foot straight across the tail of your skateboard. Your front wheels will be out hanging in the air, and your board will be cocked up slightly. Your front foot can be on the ground next to you, while you wait for your turn to drop […]

A vert ramp is basically a half-pipe or a long quarter pipe that goes up for at least 12 feet, which means they’re big and take up a lot of space. On the other hand, just about anyone can pick up a skateboard and hit the streets with it. What makes a vert ramp? Vert […]

Here’s a list of common skateboard ramps, their purpose, and what makes them unique: Launch Ramps (kickers) Box jumps. Wave ramps. Quarter pipes. Spines. Half pipes. Vert ramps. Bowls. What are the skateboarding ramps called? A halfpipe is just that, literally, half of a sphere or pipe. These ramps can be used for skateboarding, snowboarding, […]

Tony Hawk. “All you can do is keep at it.” Tonight, in the sixth X Games at Pier 30 overlooking San Francisco Bay, Tony Hawk of San Diego became the first skateboarder ever to land the 900, his sport’s equivalent of the four-minute mile. Who has landed a 900 skateboard? Performance by Tony Hawk Tony […]

Gender. Of all skaters, 77.1% are male, whereas 83.4% of core skaters are male. Conversely, 23.9% of all skaters are female, while 16.6% of all core skaters are female. What percentage of skaters are girls? Top 10 Skateboard Stats and Facts Roughly 77.1% of skaters are male, while 23.9% are female. An 11-year old broke […]

The qualifications you need to get a job in the skateboard industry vary with the career. Becoming a professional skater is just one way to break into the skateboard industry, but this is a very competitive field that requires top-level skating skills and connections in the industry. Can you make a career out of skateboarding? […]

Mills Ends Park has been an official city park since 1976, but it’s more like a 2ft planter box in the middle of a downtown street, so it needed to be skated. What is the oldest skatepark? Kona Skatepark was built in Jacksonville, Florida USA in the late 70’s, skaters from across the nation made […]