Skateboarding Tips & Trends

One of the best parts about skater culture is the love and respect we all have for the skaters who came before us. They paved the way for us to enjoy the sport we love. From the California surfers...

Whether it was the Z-boys in “Lords of Dogtown” or the one skateboarder at your school who didn’t get good grades, your parents might believe the stereotype that skaters aren’t great students....

Your first time standing on a skateboard can be overwhelming. You might get nervous if you aren’t sure what to do or where to start. Have no fear, though! Every skater had to start somewhere, and...

Is the skatepark by your house really busy? Do you not have a skatepark near you? Are your parents tired of driving you to one? What if you could bring the skatepark to you? You might think that...

Just like baggy skate clothes and Vans sneakers, skate wax is a staple accessory for every skateboarder. Skate wax is the helpful little tool skateboarders use to help them skate on rails and ledges...

Nothing for a skateboarder feels more freeing than jumping on your board and hitting the skatepark with your friends. Skateboarding culture stands for that freedom, going against the norm, and...

Whether you are thinking about buying your first skateboard or you’ve been skating longer than you can remember and have a drawer full of baggy skate hoodies at home, I bet there are still lots of...

Movies and television shows have shown us different versions of skater characters, but most tend to rely on the same stereotypical qualities. Often, you’ll find skateboarders portrayed as dark and...

The two big styles of skateboarding are street skating and park skating. With the Olympics coming up we should note that both of these popular forms will be included in the games, and you’ll be able...

It is never too late to start skateboarding. If you are thinking about picking it up alongside your kid, go for it–even if they think it’s embarrassing! On the other hand, for most kids, there is a...