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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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What is the next easiest trick after an ollie?

I would say that the pop SUV it is the next easiest trick.

Where can you learn to do skateboarding?

If youre learning your tricks moving, Find a nice flat place that is reasonably flat, no loose stones or grit or concrete slabs that jut out everywhere or if you set up for a trick you could hit one and slam. If there is somewhere that is all concrete go there. If your learning tricks stationary first, go on short grass or carpet

What are Tony Hawk's kids names?

Tony Hawk has four kids.

Riley (1992)

Spencer(1999)

Keegan(2001)

Kadence(2008)

Did Tony Hawks jump over the great wall of china?

No! Danny Way did not Tony Hawk. Tony Hawk invented a series of tricks!

What is the wood material used on ramps in skate parks?

Pressure treated lumber and plywood is best to use for ramps that are to be stored outdoors. If you are making a smaller, portable ramp that you can store out of the weather when not in use, untreated lumber is ideal. It is more light-weight and less expensive.

Who invented skateboard wax?

Snowboard wax is a rather pointless "invention", it's nothing else than repackaged & relabeled ski wax sold at an increased price. Someone saw a chance to sell more stuff to gullible people and went for it. Ski wax has been around for ages, so it'd be hard to pick out an inventor. You might as well ask who invented soap.

What are the names of skate boarding tricks?

kickflip heelflip pop shuv it frontside flip backside flip 360 flip....a.k.a tre flip laser flip varial kick flip varial heelflip front 180 back 180 front 360 back 360 big spin nollie flip nollie heel nollie tre

What skateboard deck brands have the best concave?

Girl boards are very good for landing tricks and for high ollies also chocolate boards.... baker boards arent that great too

What is best grip tape for street?

There is a lot of good griptape out there, the top brands are usually made out of the same stuff. As mentioned Mob and Jessop are good, but you can find other grip tapes, such as these:

http://www.antisliptapeshop.com/Category/Skateboard-Grip-Tape/151

http://www.heskins.com/skateboard-griptape.htm

Which are definitely of the same quality, and are better for personalisation too as they are blank.

How does a ripstick accelerate?

The skateboard goes faster if the skateboards wheels are good and fast than the skateboard will go faster than a ripstick.

Whats the meaning of DC shoes?

What does dc mean? Is it a persons name or what.

i don't think it has a meaning its just a company in Washington dc

Does it matter what size truck there is on a skateboard?

yes,and no if u get longboard wheels wich are like 69 mm u cant skate lol but i reccomened 53 mm wheels perfect for skating

What websites can you buy skateboards on?

Its mostly not on the website but the board but i would say a website like CCS or skate America

What are longboards used for?

If you want to know when someone would use a longboard skateboard, it would be if they are wanting to go fast. The longboard's design is different than a normal skateboard designs which allows it to go very fast.

What is different about ripsticks and skateboards?

the skateboard is cheaper and is better for balance

and the ripstick is the opposite of that

How do you land a heelflip?

First put front heel about an inch below bolts with toe hanging off, and back foot on tail, pop tail slide heel off inlet, and the biggest thing that I learned is to lean towards your back well doing it.

Is skateboarding on private property illegal?

No, it should definitely not be banned in public places. Skateboarding is a hobby and entertainment for a lot of skaters, and banning it in public places will just get them to find another way to skate in that place

Added: There is NO definitive asnwer to this question - it is simply a springboard for heated debate between those who support the "sport" and those who find it destructive and disorderly. Many jurisdictions do have laws against it and it is, therefore, a settled issue that is not subject to any opinions expressed here.

This is WikiANSWERS not WikiOpinions. This topic is best discussed in a chat room or blog.

Which pro skaters have died?

Van Wastell, Keenan Milton, Shane Cross, Phil Shao, Johnny Romano, and Mike Ternasky. I'm sure there are more but that is all I can remember.

Why should people buy DGK skateboards?

it is mediocre

by the way DGK stands for DIRTY GHETTO KIDS

its the only brand in cooperation with Reebok

DGK is a company with a low demand and fan base, thus lowering the quality of the brand, DGK is a good brand for Beginners and retards

Who are the top black skateboarders?

1.tony hawk

2.rodney mullen

3.danny way

4.ryan sheckler

5.paul rodriguez

6.chris cole

7.bucky lasek

8.terry kennedy

9.rob dyrdek

10.nyjah huston

11.mike valley

12.daewen song

13.chris haslam

14.bob burnquist

15.chud muska

16.eric koston

17.andrew reynolds

18.tony alva

19.torey pudwill

20.jamie thomas

21.shane cross

22.leo romero

23.mike mo capaldi

24.pj ladd

25.lizard king

26.jereme rodgers

27.colin mckay

28.andy macdonald

29.ban margere

30.jerry hsu

31.jay adams

32.tom penny

Which is better a longboard or skateboard?

If you are a grommet (beginner in sk8ter talk) and you would like to do streetskating that involves kickflips, grinds, ollies, and kickturns then you should definetly get a trickboard. But if you are a more expierenced sk8ter who likes crusin' I reccommend a longboard. Overall a trickboard is more flexible and specifically designed for tricks.

What are Eric Koston's sponsors?

Girl and he is no longer in lakai he switch to nike

What are good longboard trucks for sliding?

I think the best wheels for sliding would be orangatang durain free rides, stimulus, or fat frees depending on the length of your board and on your weight, Also in heats are good the yellow wheel is the most slidiest from orangatng.

Which has the greater mass a heavy truck at rest or a rolling skateboard which has greater momentum?

The truck has the most mass, but because it is at rest, the skateboard has the most momentum.