The Skateboard Handbook

From skateboarding's distant origins in the 1940s to the heyday of the Z-Boys to Tony Hawk's lifelong and lucrative career as a professional skateboarding icon, this book showcases what skateboarding was in the past and what it's now evolved into. In the last half century, skateboarding has evolved from a simple, idyllic child's pastime that originated in southern California to becoming a worldwide youth culture phenomenon. This now-mainstream action sport has spawned a multi-billion-dollar commercial market for skateboarding equipment, skateboard-related media and entertainment, as well as skate-inspired softgoods like clothing, shoes, and accessories; and it is likely to soon become an Olympic sport. Skateboarding: The Ultimate Guide is brimming with fascinating history and engaging stories from skateboarding's 60-odd year existence and evolution. Covering the action sport's origins, myriad breakthrough developments, pioneering heroes, both "street style" and "vert" or ramp skating, unique popular culture, and likely future, this book will delight anyone with an interest in this individualistic and compelling athletic pursuit.

This is a practical Handbook for beginning youth Skateboarding coaches, parents, and kids. It has 134 individual pictures and illustration variations to look at. All the tricks and skill activities are numbered for easy reference between coaches, parents, and kids. Complete with diagram, illustration, and explanation for each one. It covers all the skateboarding fundamentals you will need to get started. It also has foot positioning diagrams, equipment used in skateboarding, how to buy a skateboard, and how to maintain skateboard.

Providing updated and revised chapters on safety, equipment, and basic skills, this instructional guide discusses the fundamentals of skateboarding. Presented in a helpful question and answer format, beginners will find information on buying a first board, where to plant one's feet, how to stay safe while learning new stunts, and the history of ...

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Discusses skateboard basics, offering tips on buying a skateboard, maintenance, safety gear, terminology, and step-by-step instructions for more than ten tricks.

Skateboarding techniques and tricks with advice for buying, making, and caring for a skateboard.

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