"Green" Skateboard Invented (Posted 4/30/2007)

e2e Materials of Ithica, New York *, has announced a biodegradable composite which is made completely of plant materials and which can, at least in concept, be used to make skateboards. The material is said to be ten times stronger and 25 percent lighter than current particleboards, and made from fibers of plants including bamboo, pineapple, and coconut. 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

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

Skateboard Environmentalism Promoted by Guapo and Daryl Hannah (Posted 4/18/2008)

Guapo Skateboards, LLC is the first skateboard company * to join the United States * Environmental Protection Agency's National Partnership for Environmental Priorities. "Guapo Skateboard Company is committed to reducing our environmental impact," said Al Coker, of Guapo. "Our goal is to give back to the community and to enhance skateboarding's image." Search *

Nike Skateboarding's First Video Premiers in Vancouver To Mixed Reactions (Posted 10/19/2007)

Nike * SB premiered their first skateboard movie in Vancouver, British Columbia *. "They're a big company that bought an image, which anyone with money can do," said Michelle Pezel of local skateshop Antisocial. Added Steve Guisinger of Consolidated Skateboards, "It's kind of like they're distracting these core shops, while they're hijacking the industry in the background." Search *

Skateboard Big Air: ESPN X-Games Schedule Announced for August 2-5 2007 (Posted 5/3/2007)

The schedule for the 13th X-Games *, to take place August 2-5th 2007 at the Staples Center and Home Depot Center in Los Angeles *, has been announced. New this year are the placement of the Mega Ramp indoors, and medals for women's surfing, BMX freestyle * big air, and Moto X racing. Search *

Shred America to Skateboard From Chicago To New York City (Posted 4/18/2008)

Two filmmakers from the Windy City are planning to skateboard from Chicago, Illinois *, to New York City *. They plan to make a documentary about the adventure and the hardships, drama, and triumphs it brings. Search *

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