What is Skateboard.com? Skateboard.com is the premier skateboard web site for people who eat, drink and sleep skateboarding. We have anything and everything you've ever wanted to know about skateboards and the industry; who rides for who, a worldwide skate park directory, up-coming events and tours, new products, news and gossip, trick tips, video clips, photos and much, much more. You can even check the weather to see if it's looking good to session. And best of all, you have the ability to network with other skateboarders -- just like you -- from all over the world with Skateboard.com's free email, message boards and chat rooms.
Who is Skateboard.com? Skateboard.com is run by people who know, live, and love skateboarding - and by you. Yes, you. This is your skateboard web site. You can CONTRIBUTE to it. Review videos, tell the rest of the world about your local scene, report news and gossip, submit a photo to the photo archive - you name it! Skateboard.com is your personal gateway to everything that's great about skateboarding.
I am new to skateboarding. Can you fill me in on what a skateboard is?
A skateboard is just about one of the best things in the world to get involved with.
Where can I skateboard?
Skateboarding can be done anywhere there is smooth, traffic free pavement. Most cities, however, have laws that confine skateboarding to certain areas -- or that ban it altogether. Now, most cities are adopting public skateparks that are designed specifically for skateboarding.
What is an ollie?
An ollie is a trick that former professional skateboarder Alan "Ollie" Gelfand invented back in 1977. It has impacted skateboarding more than any other single trick. It is the basis of almost every modern skateboard trick today.
What does "goofy foot" mean?
Riders are either regular or goofy footed. Goofy foot is when you put your right foot forward on the board. Regular foot is when you put your left foot forward on the board. To find out more, go to Skateboard.com's Skateboard Jargon - the only resource you'll need to learn every word in skateboarding.
Date Added to Directory: 6/16/2001, Current Content: 8/21/2008, Days in Directory: 2623
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