"Green" Skateboard Invented (Posted 4/30/2007)

e2e Materials of Ithica, New York *, has announced a biodegradable composite which is made completely of plant materials and which can, at least in concept, be used to make skateboards. The material is said to be ten times stronger and 25 percent lighter than current particleboards, and made from fibers of plants including bamboo, pineapple, and coconut. Search *

Skateboard News Grab Bag: Shanghai Showdown, Limerick Skatepark (Posted 10/23/2007)

The 2007 Coca-Cola Shanghai * Showdown is scheduled to occur this Saturday, October 27th at the SMP Jiangwan Skatepark *, which holds the distinction of being called the "World's Largest Skatepark". Also, the city of Limerick, Ireland * is slated to get its first skatepark. We at SkateboardDirectory.com are soliciting appropriate poems for the occasion. Search *

Valentine's Emerica Video Premier, Skatepark of Tampa (Posted 2/14/2003)

About a a free premier of Emerica's new skateboard video, "This Is Skateboarding", at the Skatepark of Tampa *, Valentine's day, February 14th, 2003 * at 7:30PM, featuring the skateboarding of Andrew Reynolds *, Erik Ellington *, Heath Kirchart *, Donny Barley, Chris Senn *, Tosh Townend *, and others. 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 *

Power-Skate

"Ontario * based shoe company - showing local am talent." Team includes Mike Riddell, Mike Hoogars, and Kris King. Search * Related

Skateboard Grab Bag: Skateboard Commuters, Zac Efron Skates, The Ripstik, Skateboarding and Camps (Posted 8/4/2008)

Coverage of skateboard commuting in Los Angeles *, Zac Efron with a skateboard, the popularity of the Ripstik, and skateboarding in summer camps. Search *

Tony Hawk To Host Satellite Radio Show on "SIRIUS Faction" (Posted 7/21/2004)

According to reports, Tony Hawk * has announced a partnership with SIRIUS satellite radio for the well-known skateboard pro to become the first host on "SIRIUS Faction", a channel carrying "rock, punk, hip-hop and more - especially for action sports fans." Search *

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