Skatopia is a skatepark and festival area in Meigs County, Ohio. It is owned and operated by an ex-pro skateboarder, Brewce Martin, and his “Citizens Instigating Anarchy,” otherwise known as CIA. But obviously not that CIA. You might remember Skatopia as one of the areas in Tony Hawk’s Underground 2, or from the episode of…
Pedlow skatepark celebrated the dedication ceremony in February of 2001. During that time, it was the first skatepark for the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Hundreds of skaters enjoy this park on a daily basis. Pedlow has a skate-at-your-own-risk policy. With that being said, protective equipment is mandated by the law,…
Skatepark Du Prado, more commonly referred to as Marseille Skatepark or Bowl of Marseille, can be found on the beach of Plage De Prado in Marseille, France. This world-renowned skatepark was once proclaimed to be the best skatepark in the world. It has been featured in many films, competitions, and in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater…
A great way to get better as a skateboarder is to see exactly how the pros do it. We’ve compiled a list of over 30 of the best skateboarding movies, documentaries, and fiction films to inspire you. Your demo could be one more skate session away. Sit back, relax, and watch the pros. Alien Workshop…
The choice between riding a skateboard or riding a longboard completely depends on what the rider is wanting to achieve. If you’re not sure which you would prefer, I’ll help you make that decision before the end of this post. Even if you’re already leaning towards one board type or another, there is so much…
What makes a skateboard shoe different from a regular sneaker? Skate shoes are designed to protect skaters from common skateboarding issues. They are usually made with an interior reinforced toe cap that protects the wearer’s toes when performing toe-dragging tricks, such as an ollie or kickflip. Skate shoes also usually contain extra padding in areas…
Moodus skatepark is in East Haddam, Connecticut. The skatepark is not that big but has a unique concrete park, with plenty of bold design features in a reasonably small area. It’s an excellent park for experienced and beginning skaters/riders—one of the most functional parks in the area. The park is a short snake run with…
Pleasanton skatepark is a great skatepark suitable for beginners, children, and those looking for more practice. That being said, this park is still one that every skater needs to cross off of their bucket list. The obstacles in Ken Mercer Sports Park are all approximately 2 to 2.5 ft tall. The skatepark has very little…
What is the difference between soft and hard wheels for skateboarding? The main difference between soft vs hard skateboard wheels is that soft wheels are better for cruising and maintaining a higher speed. While hard wheels are better balanced while remaining stationary, and best for learning how to ollie and other beginner tricks. One thing…
