Skateboard Investment In Brooklyn Banks, July 12th, 2003 (Posted 7/3/2003)

On July 12, 2003 *, New York City *'s 5boro * Skateboards will team up with Etnies *, Defex Clothing *, and a multitude of local skateboarders to "Clean Up" one of NYC's most highly acclaimed skate spots: the Brooklyn Banks *. Search *

Learn To Skateboard Program In Clarkstown, New York (Posted 4/25/2007)

The STAR Kids program in Clarkstown, New York * has started the third year of its learn to skateboard program, which teaches beginner and intermediate skateboarders of all ages how to improve their board skills. Search *

Third Annual Mountain Dew Mind Games Nationals Pro Skate Tour (Posted 12/28/2001)

"Sponsored By; Mountian Dew, Slam, SMP, Banta, DOGTOWN * & Z-BOYS, Arnette, Caribee, Vita, Xbox, STA Travel, Creative Vibes & Thrustmaster's Freestyler Board." .. Winners receives a whopping $10,000 in (overall) Prize Money, plus the grand prize winner gets a trip to Los Angeles * USA *. Competition takes place Sunday 6th January 2002 *. See full article for pictures. Search *

Dogtown Skateboard Shop May Become Landmark (Posted 4/25/2007)

The building which housed original Zephyr Surfboard Productions shop, which sponsored the Z-boys/Dogtown skateboarding team in the mid-70's, is being considered for protective landmark status in the town of Santa Monica, California *. Search *

Skateboard Big Air: ESPN X-Games Schedule Announced for August 2-5 2007 (Posted 5/3/2007)

The schedule for the 13th X-Games *, to take place August 2-5th 2007 at the Staples Center and Home Depot Center in Los Angeles *, has been announced. New this year are the placement of the Mega Ramp indoors, and medals for women's surfing, BMX freestyle * big air, and Moto X racing. Search *

Skateboard Grab Bag: Schmitt's CreateASkate, Rodeo Deck, Sony's Skateboard-Like Patent (Posted 1/14/2007)

In Tampa * Bay, Florida *, Paul Schmitt's "Create A Skate" spent time with 100 wood shop and art students, teaching skateboard construction, along with fractions and the properties of wood. "I'm actually empowering kids to make something with their own hands," said Schmitt. Wired has reported on the weSurf!, which is like a cross between a mechanical bull and a balance board. "It's like a skateboard going down a mountain." said tester Eric Carson. Also, Sony * has applied for a patent on a Segway-like skateboard to be controlled by the rider simply adjusting their weight. Search *

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Step by step ramp plans * for various skate ramps including launch ramps, half- and quarter-pipes, fun boxes * and rails. Also includes list of tools needed, and construction time and cost estimates. Search * Related

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