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Skateboarding

Skateboarding is an extreme sport which continues to gain popularity over the years. Whether you enjoy riding a skateboard or not, it is fun to watch the amazing tricks skateboard enthusiasts can perform. You can ask questions in this category about the art and the sport of skateboarding.

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Who is the founder of the company Baker Skateboards?

The two founders of Baker Skateboards are Andrew Reynolds and Jay Strickland. The company was found by these two in 2000. Both had worked in the skateboard industry prior to this.

What are some Polynesian customs?

some are hulaing ,getting manual tatoos, no macines all hand art work, surfing and skateboarding.

How do you make skateboard wheels smaller?

Well there are many ways.

:If you have a metal grinder on a workbench in your garage or workshop, use that.

:If you have a belt sander, BELT only because a spin sander wont work.

:Or if you have a treadmill, try buying a huge piece of sandpaper and wrapping it around then put your board and some thick clothes on (just in case) and set to full speed.

All these take around 5 minutes.

Who did the first backflip?

umm.. iam not sure google it but i can tell you that Matt Hoffman was a realy good flatlander one of the best in the world. Dave Mirra though is still the altimate bmxer in all flat land and freastyle in my opnion

Is it better to buy a complete skateboard or buy everything separetly?

It depends:

Money wise, buying a complete will save you money

but, if you want to get a better skateboard and have everything accustomed to you, it would be better to buy everything separate If you're not a beginner it's better to build it yourself. - Voodoo 13 -

Can you sand down a skateboard?

Absolutely yes. The difference is that griptape comes with an adhesive backing making it easier to apply, but with sand paper you can buy spray-on adhesive and that should work just as well. Also sand paper can be significantly cheaper and you can buy it in different levels of coarseness.

A minus to sand paper is that some people claim it tears easier and the coarseness wears away a little faster

What is the price of a new pair of DC shoes?

$50-80. My new DC's were $65.00. But I had a giftcard loaded with cash!!

What is the name of the person that can do back flips and all tricks?

A trickster (or tricker) is a person who can do a combination of flips, twists, and kicks applied from martial arts and gymnastics.

Size of a skateboard?

As for skateboard sizes that's really all personal preferance and what style you plan on skating. For street, park and pool you're going to use the most common sizes of skateboard that range from 7.5 wide to 8.0 wide. Usally people stay in the narrow range like 7.5, 7.675, or 7.75.

Can you bring skateboards to school?

Depends on your school. I rode mine to school when i was younger and kept it in my locker. Most schools I could see not allowing them because people will try to skate board down the halls.

What is good skateboarding weather in the winter?

As long as it's not raining or snowing, when it comes to temperature it's a matter of preference (what you feel comfortable in). When it comes to being windy, it doesn't bother me if the wind is pushing in front or behind me, it's only a problem if it's hitting me from the sides, becuz it will cause me to drift. You'll figure out to trail and error , the conditions that you like. I longboard so I can cruise in harsher weather.

How do you 360flip on a skateboard?

If you can ollie, then you already know how to nollie. If you can't, you should probably learn that first. Keyword: practice.

How do you overcome your fear of skateboarding?

what i used to do is practice in grass or carpet right before u do it on conrete to get ur confidence up. then, move to a sidewalk that has grass on both sides. so when u fall, ull probly land in the grass..

Why do many young people see skateboarding as a whole way of life?

You can answer that question for yourself, but i guess because there are no limits to what you can do, and you don't have to be really good to have a good time

What are the qualities of a good skateboard?

Well, it should have at least two layers of wood, preferably seven though. I suggest you buy a bakers skateboard, all of theirs are very good quality!

bakerskateboards.com/

How do you turn on your skateboard?

stand on the the skateboard on the tail and the middle of the board tilt the board up and the other leg swipes up now when you are in the air put your leg that's in the middle

the end note tomake it flyis not so easy

under the the board but not in the middle of under the board and flip it

How big is a 7.75 skateboard?

You need to know the width and the length. You should be ok with anything between 7'' to 7.75''. I can suggest Reinbe Yellow Wave or KB Dots ( both 7.5" X 31"), or from Baker: Lenoce Animal House (7.75 x 31.63). But definitely the 7.5'' Reinbe sized would feel better for you, since it's shorter as well.

How do you tie DC Skate Shoes?

well i put the laces behind the toung of the shoe it's alot more comfy lol i bar lace mine.

Who landed the skateboard trick Christ Air in real life first?

The "Christ Air" aerial was invented by skater Christian Hosoi. Denmark skater Rune Gilfberg has become the recent Christ Air-user. In 2007, professional skater Martyn Jackson performed a 14 ft. high Christ Air, the second highest behind Hosoi himself. Danny Way is another skater that is known to perform the Christ Air as well.

What is more dangerous skateboarding or rollorblading?

it depends if u are skiing in certain areas than skiing but i think skiing is more dangerous and in skating you might be able to bruise yourself, maybe brake a bone but in skiing you can shatter bones but if your looking for a sport to do nothing beats skiing, what an adrenaline rush

Is blind a good skate brand?

a world industries is better...according to me!

Why are skateboards made of wood?

Materials In Order To Build A SkateBoard:

- The Deck

- Trucks

- Wheels

- Bearings (Inside The Wheels)

- Bushings (Included With Trucks)

- Hardware (Screws)

- Riser Pads (Go Underneath the base of the trucks for additional height; optional)

- Grip Tape

Note: If you are looking to make your own skateboard with your own design visit www.boardpusher.com where you can customize boards with your own designs and or logo or some already designed.

How can you get sponsored to element skateboards?

Well.. it will be hard to get sponsored from a specific company. But if you plan to get sponsored all you really have to do is just get noticed. Go to a local skate shop and see if they can sponsor you. (you have to actually be good though before even getting close to sponsored) if you get sponsored by a local shop it will be quite easy from there. Enter competitions, skate at different skate parks in hope to be seen by cameras. It is hard to get sponsored but you can do it eventually. Keep practising man Good luck