QA Skateboarding
Sometimes hobbies or recreational activities can change culture in ways that are not immediately apparent. Skateboarders are prime examples of this cross over. The history of skateboarding is very unique and fascinating. It has managed to influence music, clothing and even haircuts. That is saying quite a lot. If you are not familiar with this sport then it is time you get in touch with your skateboard roots. This article can help answer any questions you may have about this dynamic hobby and recreational activity. Who knows? Maybe by the end you will be ready to grab a board and head out to your local skateboard park.
What is skateboarding?
Skateboarding is a very popular sport and recreational activity in which people ride skateboards. It has morphed from people simply using a skateboard to get to a certain location into a worldwide pastime and profession. It is extremely popular with most kids and if the person is good enough at mastering the tricks and trades of the sport, it can lead to endorsements and turn into a profession.
Who are some of the earliest skateboarders known today?
Prior to the 1970’s there really were not any names that stood out in the skateboarding field. But that changed when skaters began to invent tricks using the skateboard. This drew attention and more people began to take up the hobby. Some of the earliest inventors of skating tricks and moves were Bruce Logan, Ty Page, Bobby Piercy and Kevin Reed. You also cannot forget the Z-boys in the list. Most of these early pioneers would practice in empty swimming pools because the walls allowed them to try vertical tricks.
How have skateboarding influenced culture, clothing and even music?
In the early days of skateboarding the culture was really surfer based. It did come about as a need by surfers so that image stuck for a decade or so. But then times changed and the people skating changed with it. No longer were skaters just surfers who had downtime. It became a culture all its own. Music, movies, hair styles and even clothing began to reflect this counter-culture movement. The first skaters were always portrayed as edgy and rebellious. They had haircuts that were partially shaved on the sides but long on top. It was not until filmmakers began to create movies that the skater image began to become accepted. Music choices changed from obscure punk bands to popular music. Clothing and slang often used by skaters was picked up from movies such as Grind and Lords of Dogtown. Those two movies helped show the world that skaters, for the most part, were actually good citizens not out to wreck the world and helped get rid of the negative stereotype that had haunted the culture.
What are some well known skateboarding movies?
One of the most controversial movies to portray skateboarding is Video Days. It was released in 1991 and is a short film that gives off a definite misrepresentation of the skater culture. In the film skaters are portrayed as being rebels with no respect for other people. That changed through with Grind and Lords of Dogtown. Those two movies helped young skaters immensely. The movies were very popular and actually showed skaters as being fun-loving and respectful. It also helped launch skateboarding into a true sport that thrived with healthy competition and a true testament to skill. Another well known movie is Gleaming the Cube from 1989. It is a movie that stars Christian Slater and really marks the beginning of a brand new era for skateboarders. It also happened to feature some of the best skaters in the business such as the world famous Tony Hawk.
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