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Common Mistakes While Doing the Ollie

staff — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:53:00 +0000

The Ollie is the most common trick that a skateboarder should know. By knowing how to Ollie, you will be able to perform a lot of variations of it as well as other tricks, such as grinding on ledges or rails, or do other technical tricks.

Skateboarding Tricks: How to do the Indy Grab

staff — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:37:32 +0000

Everyone who knows how to skateboard or is just starting out to skateboard wants to learn the tricks that the pros do. It is very impressive to look at and it can also entertain a lot of people.

Have a Great Skateboarding Vacation

staff — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:32:14 +0000

For skateboarding aficionados, there is nothing quite like getting away from it all and spending time on their skateboards. Because of the popularity of skateboarding, there are now skateboard vacation getaways available for avid skateboarders.

Skateboarding: The Basics of Taking on the Vert Ramp

staff — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:31:00 +0000

The vert ramp is one of the most popular courses played by skateboarders. It is very challenging and it will also be able to provide skateboarders big air which will enable them to perform big tricks. If you are just a beginner at skateboarding, then you might want to steer clear of the vert ramp as it is very difficult and should only be attempted by experienced skateboarders and for people who knows how to skateboard well.

Tips to Prevent Serious Injuries When Skateboarding

staff — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:23:09 +0000

Whether you like or not, skateboarding is a painful sport to learn. You will eventually fall when you are learning and you will also get hurt a lot. Although wearing helmets and pads can help reduce the damage, you will still feel pain and get some bruises and scrapes from hitting the pavement.

The Great Fun Involved with Skateboard Ramps

staff — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:12:00 +0000

First off, you have to fully understand that using skateboard ramps is highly dangerous and the event of an injury is likely. But because most skateboarders live for the thrill of doing tricks and catching big air, skateboard ramps are essential in any skateboard park and there have also been many skateboard ramps that have been homemade and used on their own property.

Skateboarding Alternatives

staff — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:18:46 +0000

No, I’m not telling you to stop skateboarding and switch to another sport. What I mean with skateboarding alternatives is the things you can do with your skateboard when it is wet, raining, cold, and snowing.

How to Fall Off of Your Skateboard Safely

staff — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:57:53 +0000

If you are willing to do some serious skateboarding, be prepared to spend some time on the ground. Because whether you like it or not, you will fall and will you hurt yourself in the process. So learn how to fall off of your skateboard safely before you ever use it.

The Lengths Skateboarders Go to Just for the Thrill of It

staff — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:33:27 +0000

Notice all those young kids on skateboards, not only skateboarding on the sidewalk, but also skateboard on park benches, sidewalk rails and anything it seems that may be just a few inches or several feet in the air? They will try anything and go anywhere just to get some “air.” There are even some home movies made showing them trying to skateboard off their roof. Now, obviously if you are a young person reading this, do not go out and climb your parents’ roof with your skateboard. Why, do you suppose, they are so eager to continue learning tricks that push the boundaries of extreme sports, besides being of the belief they are invincible? It is called the adrenaline rush or just for the thrill of it!