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how it all startet.
in the 1950 surfers wantet to surf the streets. the surfers found out quikly that it was like surfing a wave. -
skateboarding
in the early 60`s companies like larry stevenson started to mass produce the first skateboards.Skateboarding became very popular almost overnight, and companies were fighting to keep up with demand. Over fifty million skateboards were sold within a three year period, and the first skateboard contest was held in Hermosa Beach, CA in 1963.The skateboarding fad died as quickly as it had started because smart people said that it was unsafe. that was in 1965. -
skateboarding
It was during this first slump that Larry Stevenson invented the kicktail, and the first generation of skateboarders laid down the foundation of tricks and style. However, they were still largely limited by equipment. Then in 1973 the urethane wheel was invented, revolutionizing the sport. The new wheels provided much better traction and speed and, combined with new skateboard specific trucks, allowed skaters to push the difficulty of maneuvers to new levels. T -
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