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The First Skateboards Were Made
Surfers in California had a vision of surfing on concrete. It seems that multiple people had the idea of the skateboard, simultaneously. Wooden boards about 2x4 in sized, with roller skate wheels screwed to the bottom were what made up the first skateboards. http://skateboard.about.com/cs/boardscience/a/brief_history.htm http://www.skateboardingmagazine.com/the-evolution-of-s
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Skateboarding Competitions Became Popular
Skateboarding competitions containing Freestyle and Downhill Slalom, which is racing down a hill on a course usually marked by plastic cones. These competitions were sponsored by companies including Makaha, Jack’s, and Hobie, which were skateboard and surf shops. http://www.skateboardingmagazine.com/the-evolution-of-skateboarding-a-history-from-sidewalk-surfing-to-superstardom
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Skateboarding Dies Out
In 1965 skateboarding becomes less popular, the sport seemed to dwindle and die over night. In fact only a select few people stuck with skateboarding. These few people continued to improve their skating, and make their
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The Zephyr Team
The Z- boys used skate boarding as something they could do when they were done with surfing. However this hobbie, turned into something more serious. The Z-boys developed a passion for the sport. There were 12 members on the team ;Shogo Kubo, Bob Biniak, Nathan Pratt, Stacey Peralta, Jim Muir, Allen Sarlo, Chris Cahill, Tony Alva, Paul Constantineau, Jay Adams, Peggy Oki, and Wentzle Ruml.
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The Ollie Was Born
Alan "Ollie " Gelfand made history in 1978 when he did the first ever ollie. In Orange California at the Big O Skatepark during the Gold Cup Series contest, Alan performed. Alan amazed spectators when he hit his tail on the ground, slid his foot up his board, and popped into the air. The ollie became the basis of manny skate tricks, making it very important for the sport. http://www.skatelegends.com/alan_ollie_gelfand.htm
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Skateboarding in the 1980s
Skateboarding evolved a lot in the 1980s. New board shapes were created, making new tricks and styles possible. Also the VHS was invented, making it possible for skaters to film their own skate videos. Skateboarding grew to become even more popular, with more people skating. The passion these skaters felt for skateboarding, drove them to build ramps in their own backyards. Also these skaters started seeing the world as a skate park, and started skating more on the streets. -
The Bones Brigade
The Bones Brigade was a group of talented, passionate skaters in the 1980s. Many of the members of the Bones Brigade were champions in contests, and came up with a totally new type of skating called street style. The members of the Bones Brigade included Steve Caballero, Tony Hawk, Mike McGill, Lance Mountain, Rodeney Mullen, and Kevin Staab. These guys recorded and distributed skate videos, so other people could learn to skate themselves. http://bonesbrigade.com/about/ -
ESPN Holds Its First X- Games
Some people didn't think of the X- Games as being a serious competition. However, others did and the X-Games brought attention from the more mainstream people. The X-Games brought the idea that people could make big money through skateboarding. Pro skateboarders make a lot of money, and that attracted a lot of positive attention from people. http://www.skateboardingmagazine.com/the-evolution-of-skateboarding-a-history-from-si http://content.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1873166,00.html -
Tony Hawk Lands the First 900
During the fifth X-Games, Tony Hawk became the first person ever to land a 900. Tony was 32 when he landed his first 900. There are only 11 skaters who have landed the 900. Some consider Tony's landing of the 900, the most http://xgames.espn.go.com/xgames/events/2014/austin/article/10622648/twenty-years-20-firsts-tony-hawk-900
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Skateboarding Becomes More Socially Acceptable
Skate parks are being built everywhere, allowing easier access for skaters. A bunch of skate shops are popping up all over the place. People stop seeing skateboarders as criminals. http://www.skateboardingmagazine.com/the-evolution-of-skateboarding-a-history-from-sidewalk-surfing-to-superstardom/
