"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 Grab Bag: Skateboard Dog, Phone Video Game, Bart Simpson Streaking (Posted 4/30/2007)

Tyson, the self-taught "skateboarding bulldog" was to appear at Stockton, California *'s Asparagus Festival, this past weekend. Tyson has reportedly appeared in multiple movies, one of which was called the "worst movie of the year". DoCoMo, a Japanese * mobile phone provider, is releasing a new "skateboard dash" game which uses the phone much like a controller on the Nintendo * Wii *. Also, Bart Simpson will reportedly streak on his skateboard in the upcoming Simpsons' movie, after accepting a dare from his father, Homer. Search *

Central Park Longboard Skateboard Race & Earthwing Powerslide Contest, New York, June 2nd 2007 (Posted 6/1/2007)

The semi-annual central park longboard * race is scheduled to go on tomorrow. Since 2003 * the contest has been typically won by Kaspar. Also scheduled for that night is Earthwing Skateboard East Coast Powerslide Jam in the Cloisters in New York *'s Fort Tryon Park, which begins at midnight. 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 *

Shred America to Skateboard From Chicago To New York City (Posted 4/18/2008)

Two filmmakers from the Windy City are planning to skateboard from Chicago, Illinois *, to New York City *. They plan to make a documentary about the adventure and the hardships, drama, and triumphs it brings. Search *

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 *

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