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Skateboarding was first started in the 1950s, when all across California surfers got the idea of trying to surf the streets.
Skateboarding was first started in the 1950s, when all across California surfers got the idea of trying to surf the streets. -
then like all things, in a moment, everything changed for skateboarding. The invention of urethane wheels by Frank Nasworthy in 1972 made it possible for skateboarding to make its comeback.
then like all things, in a moment, everything changed for skateboarding. The invention of urethane wheels by Frank Nasworthy in 1972 made it possible for skateboarding to make its comeback. -
In 1963, skateboarding was at a peak of popularity, and companies like Jack's, Hobie and Makaha started holding skateboarding competitions.
In 1963, skateboarding was at a peak of popularity, and companies like Jack's, Hobie and Makaha started holding skateboarding competitions. -
in 1965, skateboarding's popularity suddenly crashed. Most people assumed that skateboarding was a fad that had died out
in 1965, skateboarding's popularity suddenly crashed. Most people assumed that skateboarding was a fad that had died out -
In 1975 skateboarding got the boost it needed. In Del Mar, California a slalom and freestyle contest was held at the Ocean Festival.
In 1975 skateboarding got the boost it needed. In Del Mar, California a slalom and freestyle contest was held at the Ocean Festival. -
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the California drought forces homeowners to drain their pools. Though skaters have been riding swimming pools since the introduction of urethane wheels the previous year, they n
the California drought forces homeowners to drain their pools. Though skaters have been riding swimming pools since the introduction of urethane wheels the previous year, they now view the empty pools as territory to be conquered. -
Street skating turns handrails and walls into free skate parks. Skater-owned companies become more and more common.
1980s: Street skating turns handrails and walls into free skate parks. Skater-owned companies become more and more common. -
1980s: Street skating turns handrails and walls into free skate parks. Skater-owned companies become more and more common.
1980s: Street skating turns handrails and walls into free skate parks. Skater-owned companies become more and more common. -
1990s: Skateboarding takes a giant step into the mainstream with the 1995 ESPN's Extreme Games, becoming more of a spectator sport.
1990s: Skateboarding takes a giant step into the mainstream with the 1995 ESPN's Extreme Games, becoming more of a spectator sport. -
2000: Skating can now be enjoyed by children as young as two, but the majority of skaters range from early teens to twenties
2000: Skating can now be enjoyed by children as young as two, but the majority of skaters range from early teens to twenties -
1980s: Street skating turns handrails and walls into free skate parks. Skater-owned companies become more and more common.
1980s: Street skating turns handrails and walls into free skate parks. Skater-owned companies become more and more common.