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: 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 *

Skateboarder Mike Vallely To Record CD Track (Posted 8/9/2003)

Mike Vallely * has reportedly agreed to record a track for the forthcoming "OP Emerging" CD, a collaboration between Ocean Pacific Apparel Corp. (OP) and Fender Musical Instruments Corp. Search *

Skateboard Grab Bag: New Skateparks in USA, Canada, and UK (Posted 8/4/2008)

Several new skateparks * have been announced to be completed, in development, or in planning in the USA *, Canada *, and England *. Locations include Angmering, UK *; Northbrook, Canada, St. Lucie, Florida *; West Oakland, California *; Newport, Virginia *; Little Butte, Oregon *; Whitman, Massachusetts *; Nova Scotia, Pembroke, Portage, and Saint John, Canada. Search *

Tech Deck Live Massively Multiplayer Online Skate Park Scheduled (Posted 4/18/2008)

The "Tech Deck * Live" virtual world is scheduled go online this summer. "We are excited about combining the authenticity and fun of Tech Deck with the immersiveness of virtual worlds, providing a truly unique online experience for kids," said the Vice President of Spin Master Studios. Search *

Nike Skateboarding's First Video Premiers in Vancouver To Mixed Reactions (Posted 10/19/2007)

Nike * SB premiered their first skateboard movie in Vancouver, British Columbia *. "They're a big company that bought an image, which anyone with money can do," said Michelle Pezel of local skateshop Antisocial. Added Steve Guisinger of Consolidated Skateboards, "It's kind of like they're distracting these core shops, while they're hijacking the industry in the background." Search *

Hawk, Hoffman at SkatePark Expo, Jan 28-29 (Posted 1/23/2003)

Tony Hawk * and BMXer Mat Hoffman are scheduled to be on hand for the press and registered attendees of the first Launch! National Skatepark Expo *, on Jan. 28 and 29, 2003 *. Search *

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