Woodworking Skateboard

Okay; maybe you weren’t around when skateboarding was at its zenith, in the 1960s to the 1980s. But you probably have at least a nodding acquaintance with the skateboard, enough to know what it is even if you’ve never been a skateboarder yourself.

If you’re a real enthusiast, though, vintage skateboard videos can tell you what it was like in the “good old days” — back in the days when skateboarding was a rebellious thing to do, and when it was as likely as anything to have skateboarders simply practicing their jumps and other moves on plywood ramps in their backyards, without the use of today’s formal skateboarding parks.

Don’t get me wrong; the fact that skateboarding has gone mainstream to the point where you DO have skateboarding parks to use if you want to practice your latest moves is a great thing. But there’s something that’s … not missing, exactly, from this more established form of skateboarding. I guess there was just a rebelliousness of that came from having skateboarding be on the fringe.

Not about safety, but about the fun

Now, no one is telling you that you shouldn’t suit up in full gear, from knee and elbow pads to helmets if you ride your skateboard. After all, you don’t want to end up in the hospital with a concussion or something much worse. But back in the day, skateboarding was the rebel’s sport, and like so many things back then, there were no “safety” established regulations.

Just like in the 60s, when seatbelts were not mandatory in cars, so, too, was it that helmets, and elbows and kneepads, were safety devices of the future. (Now doubtless, they got invented and became par for the course because so many people probably got injured while skateboarding, but ah, the freedom…. But I digress.) Long, feathered hair (remember feathered hair?) flying in the wind, practicing for hours in the zone just for the fun of flying and trying something new.

If you watch vintage skateboard videos, you might detect a certain edge to skaters’ performances that certainly hasn’t gone away with today’s more established sport. But again, because it wasn’t established, there was a bit of an “up yours” attitude to that type of skating that doesn’t have to be there anymore with today’s skating.

Nonetheless, it shouldn’t be surprising that many of the masters from the ’80s are still skating today. Still a sport to be pursued, still a challenge to be conquered. A lot of these folks have kept in top form and continue to challenge younger rivals, although not necessarily in competition. They simply do it for the joy of the ride.

Think women can’t? Think again

And finally, one truly great development in today’s skateboarding is that women compete in events almost as often as men do. It should be noted that even with vintage skateboard videos, women, too, were as likely to be skaters as men were back in the 70s, but kind of faded into the woodwork when skateboarding went hard-core in the 80s. Thankfully, they’ve got their own very strong branch of the sport these days, with women like Elissa Steamer killing in competition and able, truly, to keep up with the guys.

So although the “good old days” can certainly be shown with vintage skateboard videos, I guess there’s also something to be said about THESE good old days, too.

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In case you didn’t notice, skateboarding is on the fast track to becoming one of the words hottest sports. Not only is skateboarding lots of fun, it’s a great way to stay fit without having to endure boring gym workouts. Propelling your weight on a skateboard will help enhance aerobic endurance. Add hills, and you’ll be working even harder.  If you decide to learn some skateboarding tricks, you’ll be reaping the benefits of plyometric exercise, as well as getting a great leg and core workout. As if that was not enough, skateboarding improves your balance, coordination and agility, especially if you practice performing tricks.

A Brief History of Skateboarding

When you think about it, it seems quite logical that skateboarding began in California. When the waves were flat, California surfers needed an alternate hobby to feed the habit. The first skateboards displayed the utmost creativity. Roller skate wheels were attached to wooden boxes or boards. Then, in the 1960s, an LA surf shop owner arranged a deal with the Chicago Roller Skate Company. They would supply the wheels, and the surf store would attach them to wooden boards. Thus, the first commercial skateboard was born. It wasn’t long before surfboard manufacturers caught on to this trend. Makaha was the first surfboard company to create a skateboard. By 1965, the sport had its own championships, as well as a Skateboarder magazine, which was a publication that was dedicated to the sport.

Reinventing the Skateboard Wheel

In the 1970s, a man by the name of Frank Nasworthy invented a polyurethane skateboard wheel.  The fatter and softer wheels provided better traction and a smoother ride, which made the sport more beginner-friendly. Skateboarding experienced a surge in popularity. As skateboarders across the country experimented in empty swimming pools, tricks such as the kicktail, the invert and the ollie were developed.

Skateboarding Comes to ESPN

 In 1995, skateboarding gained a new form of respect when it was featured on ESPN’s Extreme Games, which took place in Rhode Island. In 1997, it was included as a Cross- Over event in the Winter X Games. It’s interesting to know that the gradual respect for the sport seemed to develop within the same timeline as snowboarding, which was also regarded as a “rebel” sport.  However, as the “older generation” comes to realize that outdoor activity is the perfect antidote to drug use, they are finally respecting these activities as legitimate sports.

Skateboarding Tricks

Today, skateboarding is a popular social activity amongst teenagers and young adults. In some cases, it’s also a form of friendly competition. The ability to perform skateboard tricks is a great way for teenagers to earn bragging rights amongst their peers. That said, it goes beyond bragging rights. The enhanced balance and coordination that comes from performing skateboard tricks can enhance self-confidence and self esteem. Feeling confident is great for the ego. Go for it!

M Newbold is a prolific writer who enjoys writing about family life, health, fitness and sports. To learn the best skateboarding tricks and tips, visit skateboarding secrets

martin skateboarding at the woodworking shop

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