One of my favorite recreational activities is skateboarding! Have you ever tried?
I have tried to skateboard, but never really have gotten the hang of it.
It definitely takes some practice! Since the 70s, skateboarders have been honing their skills in skateparks across the US!
Can you do tricks on your skateboard?
I can do a few! I'm always trying to learn new ones. Skateboarding is actually going to be added to the Olympics in 2020! I can't wait to see the kind of tricks the Olympians perform!
Oh, wow! That will be fun to watch! Do you wear a helmet? Skateboarding seems like it could be dangerous.
the 1970s, skateparks have been constructed specifically for use by skateboarders, Freestyle BMXers, aggressive skaters, and very recently, scooters. However, skateboarding has become controversial in areas in which the activity, although illegal, has damaged curbs, stoneworks, steps, benches, plazas and parks.
History.
History 1940s–1960s.
The first skateboards started with wooden boxes, or boards, with roller skate wheels attached to the bottom. Crate scooters preceded skateboards, having a wooden crate attached to the nose (front of the board
side to the other from the wind. So I was definitely humbled by a lot more than what I was going to do on a skateboard that day. I don’t think it’s a ritual for me, but I tried to have a moment to think about all the good things in my life. That definitely made me check in with myself for a second. I usually reflect on my mentors as well. I try to envision my mentors giving me positive feedback.
Professional skateboarding Awards and achievements.
- 1986