“So the size and shape of the skateboard has been fluid, changing to fit the needs and demands of the riders, reflecting the changing interests and styles of skaters out on the street. Many former pro riders have gone into the design and production of skateboards; perhaps that is why skateboard manufacturers are so attuned…
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Painting a Ninja Skate Deck
This is the super purple ninja deck I started from scratch at the Sandy Family Fun Festival. I have more work to do on it, so as soon as it’s done I’ll post it here. In the meantime, check out the video to see me create it right in front of your eyes:
LIVE Skateboard Painting
Want to see how Sparky Firepants skateboard art is created, up close and personal? If you’re in the Portland, Oregon metro area, you can. Or, if you just like traveling long distances to play in a moon bounce and eat elephant ears… this could totally be your thing. David will be painting boards throughout the…
Creating a custom robot skate deck: a peek at the process
How do we do that voodoo we do? Here’s a quick look at our process of hand painting one of our custom skate decks. This is an actual deck for a client, who asked for a robot theme. We love robots, too, and this was a blast of metallic fresh air. David explains his particular…
“Diesel Fluid” skateboard video from Wu Tang + co.
They left the skating sounds in. Awesome.
Do you know how to pick the right wheels for your skateboard?
Once you’ve picked out a deck, you have to find the right wheels and trucks for the kind of ride you want. It’s not always easy, even for advanced skaters. This video gives you some tips on choosing the right wheels for your board. Gotta love eHow!
Fight for it.
“I want to teach the kids when you want something you fight for it,” she said. “We’re going to fight for it.” Check out the story from the Tampa Tribune/Hernando: Family Grinds to Keep Skateboard Dream
Retro skate videos make us happy
I still remember the first time I laid on my belly on my cousins skateboard and rode down his driveway. It was 1976. That’s still my most exciting ride, because I came within a hair of getting smooshed by a very large car. Eventually I learned how to stand and stop. But my tube socks…