Skateboarding in the 90s

before. New technology greatly influenced this new found popularity. Skate parks

were popping up all over the US and Europe. More companies and more profeesional,

which are called pros, were making themselves known. Older professionals even

returned to the sport. Events such as the X games were introduced in the 90’s because

of the growing popularity of extreme sports. All kinds of new and old skate magazines

found their way onto many magazine racks. Skateboarding saw its peak popularity in

The concept of skateboarding was invented in the 30’s when surfers from

California wanted to try their surfing techniques on land. All over California, suffers

and teenagers began constructing their own skateboards, they were called land boards.

The first skateboards were made by attaching clay roller skate wheels to a piece of

wood. This was very dangerous because the clay wheels would shatter very often after

New technology in the 90’s made skateboarding not only safer but more

enjoyable for everyone. The invention of urethane wheels helped gain traction, were

beginner skateboarders and advanced skate boarders needed more. To keep up with the

common knowledge for skateboarders every where. Even if you were just starting you

they have different medals depending on how you place. Local competitions have also

Many say that Tony Hawk is the Michael Jordan of skateboarding. Almost every pro

were made in the 50’s to hold the wheels together and keep them on the board. The old

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