on January 10th, 2012 in Skate Community by kellim | No Comments
The kick flip, the Nollie, the Slappy. Chances are, you’ve probably heard of these well-known skateboarding tricks. How about the “Handrail Boardslide” and the “McTwist?” Since the early days of skateboarding, “key tricks” have helped skateboarding evolve and kept it a favorite pastime. Take a look back at the 10 Most…
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on November 30th, 2011 in Featured Articles by Caitlin | No Comments
Just like everything else in the world, skaters come in all shapes and sizes. But in this sport being bigger is not always better, or going to help you out. Here are some tips for the big and tall skaters! -To avoid breaking your board, teach yourself to start landing…
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Although we would never necessarily suggest skating in the rain, sometimes you just need to, so we’ve got some suggestions and facts to keep in mind to help you (and your board) remain intact. – Wood absorbs water. If your deck gets too wet it will start to warp and…
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on November 9th, 2011 in Featured Articles by Caitlin | No Comments
Johnny Romano was an inspiration to skater’s the world over. His life was cut short after a 3 year battle with leukemia, but his passion for skateboarding helped him maintain a positive outlook all the way through. Through the Make-A-Wish foundation, Johnny was able to attend The Texas Skate Jam…
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on October 8th, 2011 in Featured Articles by Caitlin | No Comments
Elliot Sloan joined the ranks of those who have completed a 900 last weekend at the Maloof Money Cup in South Africa. If you haven’t seen the video yet, check it out here. Only a handful of people in the world have accomplished this trick… here’s a brief history of…
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