OC Ramps

Half pipes *, Quarter pipes *, Grind and FunBoxes for skateboarding, prebuilt or in kit form. Also clothing and more. Free Shipping in US, money back guarantee. In Orange County, California * "since 1997 *." Also provides skatepark * consulting service to the Orange County area. Site also known as skateboardramps.com and skateramps.com. Search * Related

"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 *

Heckler Magazine's Website

Website of Heckler Magazine *, "one of the last independently owned, thinking and acting lifestyle magazines in the skateboard and snowboard industry." Interviews, photos, free ramp plans *, and much more. Search * Related

SkateTalk Internet Chat

SkateTalk * (also known as Skate Talk) is the original web-based skateboard chat system and has been running since 1995 *. Dedicated to skateboarders, but all cool people are welcome. Search * Related

Vans Skateboard Shoes Go To Apparel Giant (Posted 4/28/2004)

Vans * agreed yesterday to be acquired by VF Corp., maker of Lee and Wrangler Jeans, in a $396 million deal which is "is part of a consolidation trend in the action sports industry". 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 *

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