Skateboarding has grown in popularity over the last several years and anyone that rides a skateboard can be called a skateboarder. Most skateboarders are males although a few females engage in the sport as well. A skateboarder not only engages in the art of skating around on a board, they engage in a lifestyle. Where there is one skater there are usually more very close by, as they do skate together in groups.
The Skater Lifestyle
What is a skater? A skater is anyone that loves the feeling of freedom they get when skating. Skaters come in all ages with all types of personalities. It can be the boy next door or the punk rocker down the street. It can be the nerd that never leaves his computer except for skating or the group of Goth kids that live in town.
Skateboarding Tricks And Tips
Skateboarding is a fascinating and fun sport that is growing rapidly. To help you get the most from skateboarding, below are a few tricks and tips that can be very useful.
Skating An American Pastime
Skating is an activity that is enjoyed by people of all ages from all over the world. There are many different types of skating but some of the most popular include skateboarding, roller skating and inline skating. These sports have been prominent and popular in the United States for some time but have especially gained in popularity over the past 10-25 years. In fact, skating has grown so much that it has taken on a culture and a lifestyle of its own and is more than just an…
Roller-Skating – a popular sport
Many people seem to think that roller skates are a relatively recent invention, and a popular 20th-century kids toy
Skating Away
There was a time that roller skating was limited to one age group and could be an activity you would see in very limited locations, this has long changed and roller skating has become a very serious thing, today you can confidently say that there are skaters of all ages all groups and probably across the whole world.
Not very surprising the roller skates is not such a modern invention, dating back to 1749 the roller skates have made a difference in the way people traveled …
National Hockey League And The Stanley Cup
Each team in the NHL plays 82 regular season games, 41 games at home and 41 on the road. Teams used to play all other teams in the league at least once, but this will no longer be the case following implementation of post-lockout changes. Teams will now play 10 interconference (that is, not in their own conference) games throughout the entire season, 1 game against each team in two of the three divisions in the opposite conference. Teams will also play 40 games against non-di…
Ice Hockey Skates: Something to Consider Before Making Your Purchase
Weather you are a recreational skater or an advanced league hockey player, you can easily find a pair of ice hockey skates suited for your specific needs without overspending. While shopping, keep this in mind. Even the biggest name brand manufacturers will have a line of skates to fit almost any budget. So, look closely, ask a lot of questions and save money.
Ice Skating through the Centuries
Ice skating has a long history. In fact the origins of ice skating date back to the early ninth century