Most American kids are fond of extreme sports. Activities that take give an adrenaline rush and take them to the edge such as off road motorcycling, mountain biking, inline skating, ice skating, skateboarding, etc are very popular among kids, teenagers, and youth. One of the common sights in summer is to see groups of kids practicing skateboard tricks/ stunts on the sidewalk. Kids walking with Skateboards under their arm is perhaps very commonplace.
If one were to visit the park during weekends, the sheer number of skateboarding enthusiasts playing and enjoying the weather is simply amazing. Many of these kids take pride in customizing their skateboards to make it look like one of a kind. The kind of material that go into a skateboard is simply mind boggling, it is not a mere wooden board with wheels. There are trucks, wheels, bearings, the grip sheet, risers, and a host of other stuff that could be installed to make it the best ever skateboard.
Then there are the accessories for kids to skateboard with. There are protective gear for the joints such as knee, elbow, and wrist guards. Helmets to protect the head and of course padded shorts to protect the back. Apart from these there are of course fancy jerseys, sun glasses, bandannas and others that are added for style.
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June 15, 2008
Skateboarding event in Plano
Today I attended this skateboarding promotion event in Plano. Here are some pictures and a video of the event. To know more about the event and how I got there visit my original blog.
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