Skateboarding Articles Tagged Extreme Sports

Chris Cole is a professional skateboarder who was born on March 10, 1982 in Statesville, North Carolina. For most of his life, however, he has lived in Levittown, Pennsylvania. He...

Learning how to land kickflips is all about learning the proper technique to perform the trick. This kickflip is also called the 360 flip or tre flip. No matter the...

You may enjoy skateboarding but have no clue on how to street skateboard. Street skateboarding is a little more free and relaxed than traditional skateboarding.  There are no real rules...

Skate parks are like little countries, each with their own rules and every skater should learn how to skate in a skate park to prevent injuries and exhibit basic skate...

Learning how to skateboard with no videos is indeed a process that requires much devotion and effort. Like with any other sport, practice is essential to your success. The following...

Have you just started learning how to ride a skateboard and need to know how to stop a skateboard? Skateboarding is a fun activity for thousands of people everyday, and coming to...

Learning how to skateboard on ramps can initially pose a challenge for skaters who are not used to this style of skating. Here are some tips to allow you to...

If you are thinking about getting into skateboarding, you may be wondering what skateboard rails are for and if they are a necessary accessory to the sport? The answers to...

Knowing how to do flip tricks on a skateboard allows you to do a variety of great looking tricks. Learning how to do flip tricks on a skateboard also opens...

Knowing how to build a jump ramp is handy if you want to be launched into the air. A jump ramp can be used with a skateboard, skates or even...

The history of skateboarding began in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s. The first skateboards were made by attaching roller skates to a wooden board. These early versions...

The best skateboarding patches are those that scream attitude and those that also personalize your skateboard with a logo or symbol that reflects some aspect of your personality. Or... maybe......

New skaters often wonder how to not fall in skateboarding. Skateboarding is a sport that requires lots of physical ability along with reasoning skills to control the skateboard and ride...

Learning how to make your own skateboard decks requires time and skill. You will also need certain materials, and access to a deck mold. Following is how to make your...

The best skateboard helmet and pads are both designed for your protection when you are on your skateboard and showing off with tricks for your friends. A helmet should be...

Learn how to build an indoor skateboard park so that you can have fun with it and make the park the best it can possibly be. Taking on a challenge...

While skateboarding when it is wet out is not advisable, skaters can learn how to skateboard in the rain safely. Sometimes, skateboarding in the rain is simply inevitable. Skaters who...

If you want to learn how to stop fast on a skateboard, then you need to learn how to powerslide on a Skateboard. A Powerslide is the fastest way to...

Learning how to make a skateboard deck requires time and materials. You will also need to have a basic understanding of craftsmanship and tool use. Following is how to make...

Figuring out how to not rip pants when skateboarding is a popular skill for many skaters. Ripping pants when skateboarding is fairly common amongst skaters, but there a few things...

If you are interested in doing slides on a longboard, you will need to know how to make longboard gloves. Knowing how to make longboard gloves will keep your hands...

Learning how to do skateboard tricks is one thing, but learning how to land skateboard tricks is another thing. Learning skateboarding tricks alone is difficult in itself, but what good is a...

Here are instructions for how to skateboard goofy. Skateboarding goofy means skateboarding with your left foot. Skateboarding goofy is using your left foot as the lead foot, instead of the...

Want to learn how to be an amateur skateboarder? Maybe the thought of being a talented skateboarder isn't your thing and you would just like to be an amateur skateboarder...

Learning how to use skateboard bearing spacers is an important step in protecting the bearing and wheels of your skateboard. Proper use of bearing spacers will provide protection for the...

So, you are ready to purchase a new longboard and need to know how to choose a longboard skateboard. It can be a little bit frustrating when trying to purchase...

Mini skateboard ramps are a fun and easy way to build new skills on a skateboard. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a beginner, skating a mini-ramp is a...

Finding skateboarding ramps for sale is often as quick as a peek at the internet or the local paper. Pre-made ramps are available from a variety of dealers. Homemade ramps...

There's no way you can be considered cool and not know how to tie skateboarding shoes. Check out how the cool kids hide their shoe lace ties before you hit...

If you are interested in becoming a skateboarder, then you need to know 10 freestyle skateboarding tricks. These are all the tricks every new skateboarder should know how to do...

Progressing towards becoming a better skaters requires learning how to get rid of your fear in skateboarding. Learning to skateboard will come along with a few falls and tumbles, but...

Here are the 5 best skateboard decks. When picking a Skateboard deck, there are many things that go into the choice.  You want to look at the strength of the...

Learning how to make a skateboard deck requires certain materials and skills. You will also need a mold of some sort, and some time of your own. Following is how...

If you want to know what pants to wear when skateboarding, here are the 5 best. On the market there are a few leading companies that especially make clothing including...

Here are 10 hard skateboard tricks. Hard skateboard tricks are usually the ultimate goal of any skateboard rider, and the harder the better. However, these tricks can also be the...