"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: 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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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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Seized Cash To Fund UK Skatepark (Posted 11/12/2002)

£39,000 to build a playground and skatepark * in the UK * comes from £11 million crime money seized by the UK Government's new Assets Recovery Agency. Search *

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