November 22, 2006 by jameslucas.

Skateboarding: A Fun Alternative Solution
Some kids just don’t seem to get into team sports. For one reason or another, children may shy away from the conventional recreational activities offered today, such as basketball or baseball.

Skateboarding in the Eighties to the Present
Skateboarding traces its roots to the seventies but it really reached the peak of its popularity in the mid-eighties to the present when major skateboard manufacturers propelled it to new heights.

Extreme Skateboarding at Maple Skatepark in the Outer Banks
Think of the Outer Banks and recreation, and the more obvious water sports come to mind. Anybody planning a vacation to the shores of North Carolina, be it Dare or Currituck County, is likely looking forward to days of relaxing in the sun, surfing, fishing, and coasting the waves on a jet ski. Newer visitors to the Currituck Outer Banks may be surprised to know, however, that an alternative recreational activity awaits them at Maple Skate Park.

Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi
The rise, fall, and rebirth of Christian Hosoi, the young man who helped skateboarding re-emerge as a major cultural influence in the 1980s. The inventive skater and businessman was incarcerated in 2000 for trafficking controlled substances across state lines, and since his parole in 2004, the Born-Again Christian has dedicated his life to being a good father and positive influence on the sport.

Christian Hosoi: Oceanside Street Attack, 1987
Glad to see this Legend free! Christian Rosha Hosoi (born October 5, 1967 in USA) is a professional skateboarder. He was also known by the nicknames Christ and Holmes. Hosoi, along with Tony Hawk, was the most popular skateboarder for the better part of the 1980’s. Hosoi is married to Jennifer Lee and has one son, Rhythm Hosoi. He is currently living in Huntington Beach, California.

Christian Hosoi
Christian Hosoi’s life story and testimony all packaged into one You Tube special! Christian Rosha Hosoi (born October 5, 1967 in USA) is a professional skateboarder. He was also known by the nicknames Christ and Holmes. Hosoi, along with Tony Hawk, was the most popular skateboarder for the better part of the 1980’s. Hosoi is married to Jennifer Lee and has one son, Rhythm Hosoi. He is currently living in Huntington Beach, California.

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October 10, 2006 by jameslucas.

Skate Board: A Hobby Turn Serious
Skateboard shed its transport equipment image of the late 40s and 50s to become what it is today, the recreational tool. The early skateboard championships were soapbox derbies held in cities during that era of crude skateboards, which sometimes used to double up as surfboards too.

Skateboarding Has Its Benefits
Skateboarding is gaining popularity in many places around the world. Children, teens, and young adults alike are all becoming fascinated with the sport. Skateboarding parks are being built in many cities and towns around the world and kids are trading traditional sports like baseball or soccer for time spent enjoying the extreme activity of skateboarding.

Why Are Kids So Crazy About Skateboarding?
Driving down the street, it is not unlikely you will see skateboarders defying basic physics, as they slide down handrails, stairs, benches and other various locations commonly found around town. Who do these stunts generally appeal to? Adrenaline junkies.

TreehuggerTV: Sustainable Skateboards
TreeHugger TV gets on board with Comet Skateboards and learns how a sustainable skateboard company is bringing different hoods together. Comet uses sustainably harvested bamboo and non-toxic resins to make its hip pin-striped topped skateboards. Their manufacturing plant also uses a 10KW solar panel array to fuel the process. But Comet is also a place based company and is just as dedicated to making a positive impact on its community. In addition to raising funds and for a sustainably designed skate park in downtown Oakland CA, Comet has collaborated with others to put on Hood Games. Hood Games 4 took place in Oakland, and brought together a truly remarkable gathering of the skateboarders, parents, and friends for a full day of music, art, and of course — ecofriendly skateboarding!

VAS Skate Reel
Watch skateboarding video clips from VAS entertainment.

VAS 2006 Skate Reel
Watch skateboarding video clips from VAS entertainment.

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September 14, 2006 by jameslucas.

Skateboard Bearings
Like any contraption with wheels, skateboards have bearings too. Although considered a professional sport, manufacturing skateboards and their parts are still largely influenced by street culture. The bearings are the metal inside the wheels that bear all the weight of the person and the skateboard combined but also provide for maximum mobility. Good bearings are crucial for a good board.

Shopping for Skater Clothes
I hate shopping for clothes especially with my girl. She has to try on everything in her size in the whole mall. Me, I go up to a rack of clothes see what I like and then get the heck out of there and I still hate it. Now I’m waiting on her.

Why Every Kid Loves Skateboards
There are many things in life that I will never understand. The amount of things that I don’t understand has increased significantly since I became a mother and began to watch my kid’s choices and preferences as they got older. I couldn’t understand why my daughter wanted to wear such an ugly shirt with pants that clearly didn’t match it, and I definitely couldn’t understand it when my junior high aged son came home wanting to get his ears pierced. Being a mother definitely adds mystery to my life. Up until recently, the fact that all kids seemed to love skateboards was a mystery to me.

Skateboarding: Defy Skate Team Promo Video
Starring Reece Paterson, Shannon Williams, Scott Markovic, Rueben Barnes.

Shaun White
Video of Shaun White skateboarding.

Tony Hawk
Video of Tony Hawk skateboarding the half pipe at the X Games.

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