Some Skateboard History
July 8th, 2008
A recent study indicates there are about twelve million skaters worldwide and with those sorts of numbers for a sport it is a force to be considered. About 4 million of those are under eighteen. Many of those use cheap skate shoes to keep from spending everything they own on their hobby. The sport has been around for a long time, since the 50s, and it is far more than a sport. It is considered a lifestyle by many. In the begining the boards in the begining were made of a surf board and some wheels but as with everything today it has become a science and the precision manufacturing and materials are second to none. Skateboarding has progressed and it now spans the globe and an entire subculture has evolved to include their own attire and language. It truly has become a lifestyle that sometimes continues from generation to generation. In most cases it is not hard to spot the subculture from a distance by the style of clothing they wear and even their hairstyle. Skateboarding is here to stay as laws have now been passed in many locations that include designated areas to board . People have embraced it worldwide and a whole industry has sprung up around this subculture. One or more in this industry makes cheap skate shoes for the riders to use helping ease the financial burden on the boarders. Although it may be foreign to you, maybe you need to try it and see if it is your thing.