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 *

SkateboardDirectory.com's Skateboard Wallpaper

Cool skateboard wallpaper optimized for common monitor sizes. Choose from Guy Kampfen's clean bluntslide (photo courtesy of Lance Dalgart), the downhill * skater photo, the blue burst, or the skateboard picture for your desktop viewing pleasure. Search * Related

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 *

Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship

"Provides four scholarships. One individual will receive a $5000 scholarship and three individuals will receive a $1000 scholarship." Search * Related

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

The Skateboard vs Godzilla near Phoenix: But Is It Art? (Posted 5/4/2004)

"Skateboarding in the urban space is an act of defiance because we don't sanction it," says gallery spokesperson Alexandra Stratulat. "Contemporary art is pushing the line and questioning why we make the rules that we do. ... Far too often we forget about the youth element * in society, they are invisible to us or an annoyance. We are recognizing that they have ideas and opinions, and they have a culture of their own." Search *

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