Learn To Skateboard Program In Clarkstown, New York (Posted 4/25/2007)

The STAR Kids program in Clarkstown, New York * has started the third year of its learn to skateboard program, which teaches beginner and intermediate skateboarders of all ages how to improve their board skills. Search *

SkatePaint

Clear polyurethane protective coating designed for wood skate structures such as halfpipes *, quarter pipes *, and launch ramps. Designed to resist wear and protect equipment in all weather. 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 *

Dogtown Skateboard Shop May Become Landmark (Posted 4/25/2007)

The building which housed original Zephyr Surfboard Productions shop, which sponsored the Z-boys/Dogtown skateboarding team in the mid-70's, is being considered for protective landmark status in the town of Santa Monica, California *. Search *

Buildaramp.com

"Learn how to build a halfpipe * ramp, quarter pipe *, pyramid, bank ramp, jump ramp, or even an entire skatepark * with this skateboard ramp * building guide." Search * Related

Central Park Longboard Skateboard Race & Earthwing Powerslide Contest, New York, June 2nd 2007 (Posted 6/1/2007)

The semi-annual central park longboard * race is scheduled to go on tomorrow. Since 2003 * the contest has been typically won by Kaspar. Also scheduled for that night is Earthwing Skateboard East Coast Powerslide Jam in the Cloisters in New York *'s Fort Tryon Park, which begins at midnight. Search *

Skateboard News Grab Bag: Shanghai Showdown, Limerick Skatepark (Posted 10/23/2007)

The 2007 Coca-Cola Shanghai * Showdown is scheduled to occur this Saturday, October 27th at the SMP Jiangwan Skatepark *, which holds the distinction of being called the "World's Largest Skatepark". Also, the city of Limerick, Ireland * is slated to get its first skatepark. We at SkateboardDirectory.com are soliciting appropriate poems for the occasion. Search *

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