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Tony Hawk Ride Gallery

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:47:16 +0000

NEW Tony Hawk Ride screenshot gallery! Check out pictures of the new game - it looks pretty cool to me. The graphics look smooth and polished, and the colors look rich.

Take a look, see what you think, and post a comment.� This game could be pretty sweet!

Tony Hawk Ride Gallery originally appeared on About.com Skateboarding on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 23:47:16.

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What's Your Skateboard Setup?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:56:08 +0000

Your "Setup" is all of the pieces and parts that go into your skateboard. It's pretty rare to find two skaters with the same setup, and hearing about what other skaters use, and why, is a great way to learn about new options, and pick fights.

So what's your skateboard setup? I've got a new page where you can describe your setup, and even post a couple of pictures if you want to! Check out Reader Stories: Skateboard Setups. I already posted my setup there, but my current setup is kinda boring - just a minilogo deck with blank wheels! But I like it ... it's weird what we end up feeling comfortable with. I rode an old used beat up blank deck for years! I'm sure your setup is more exciting than mine - go post about it, and see what other skaters are riding! And if you have more than one skateboard in your quiver, sweet - tell us about 'em all!

What's Your Skateboard Setup? originally appeared on About.com Skateboarding on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 17:56:08.

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Skateboarding Hall of Fame is Born; Inducts Hawk, Alva, Logan and Way

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:10:00 +0000

From IASC - This past weekend, the International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) joined hundreds from the skateboard community in a fundraising celebration to honor and induct icons; Bruce Logan, Tony Alva, Tony Hawk and Danny Way; into the Skateboard Hall of Fame at the Vans Skatepark in Orange, CA.

"This event was long overdue and it turned out to be a truly heartwarming and monumental occasion," said John Bernards, executive director of IASC. "Skateboarding used to be looked down upon and we were considered criminals or social pariahs - it was time for us to take a moment to acknowledge and honor those who put their hearts and souls into shaping the sport into something positive that anyone can enjoy today."

The Skatelab Skateboard Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Simi Valley, and educates people about the history of skateboarding worldwide. With more than 50,000 visitors each year, Skatelab shows a collection of more than 5,000 vintage skateboards as well as skateboarding memorabilia. Skateboard history lives on at Skatelab.

The event raised more than $42,000 for non-profit organization, The Go Skateboarding Foundation, that provides positive educational experiences, career-minded programming and scholarships for skateboarders, and donates to various skateboard-related charities, including: The Tony Hawk Foundation, Ray Underhill, the Johnny Romano Foundation and the Patrick Kerr Foundation.

Skateboarding Hall of Fame is Born; Inducts Hawk, Alva, Logan and Way originally appeared on About.com Skateboarding on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at 13:10:00.

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When Skateboarding in Movies Goes Lame

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:17:18 +0000

I love it when I'm watching a movie, and along comes a completely ridiculous skateboarding scene ... I'm sure you've seen it. Skateboarding's popular right now, and it seems fun to shove skateboarding in for no reason! Often it seems like the person skateboarding doesn't even know how to skate. Or there are the scenes with incredible skateboarding that make absolutely NO sense! We've all seen them - share your favorite worst movie skateboarding scene. Describe the scene and name the movie!

Here's my favorite that I posted: The Land of the Dead is a terrible movie. It sucks. It's the latest in the Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead, etc zombie movies chain. The one thing I remember from Land of the Dead is that one of the main characters is a skater. Cool right? WRONG! The actor obviously didn't know the first thing about skating. He carries the board around like a prop, and in ONE SCENE he gets on it ... and then pushes himself along by shoving off of stuff around him. At like 2 miles per hour. Which is not fast enough to escape the zombies, and he dies. The end.

Post your favorite worst movie skateboarding scene! Check out other Readers Respond articles, and share your opinions and stores.

When Skateboarding in Movies Goes Lame originally appeared on About.com Skateboarding on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at 02:17:18.

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Tony Hawk Ride Rides the Fence

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:05:02 +0000

Tony Hawk Ride hits the shelves November 17th in the US, December 4th in the UK, and I'm curious to see how it's going to work out. The game looks good, the skateboard-ish controller looks creative, but the game looks like it rides the fence between being for people who want an intense skateboarding game, and being approachable for kids. This might make it the best game ever...

In case you've been under a rock for the last year, Activision is doing something radically new with Tony Hawk Ride. The game features a skateboard deck - style controller that you stand on and manipulate to do tricks. Will it feel like skateboarding? Or will it feel like you are standing on a truckless deck and sorta shoving it from side to side? No matter what, it'll get you up off the couch, and that's a great start. But will it feel like skateboarding? I doubt it ... but it might be enough to get that fix for when the streets are caked with snow!

The gameplay is something I'm curious to see.� Word on the street is that the controls are pretty intricate, and that you can set them for how detailed you want to be.� You actually do grabs by grabbing the side of the board.� I'm curious about things like kickflips and ollies and grinds - well anything that gets the board in the air...

The bundle of the Tony Hawk Ride game and controller will sell for $120.

What do you think? Do you want more realism in your skateboarding video games?� The last few Tony Hawk games have been anything BUT realistic.� Is this a step in teh right direction?� Or do you like to play skateboarding games sitting down, like when you've broken your leg skateboading? Do you think this is just a gimmick?� And, how do you think this will stand up to Skate 3, coming out next May?� Leave a comment below!

Tony Hawk Ride Rides the Fence originally appeared on About.com Skateboarding on Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 18:05:02.

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Skateboard Sporting Sails ... The Next Big Thing for Downhill Bombing?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:07:26 +0000

Here's a new one - Skateboard Sporting Sails! Picture something of a cross between a downhill longboarder and a flying squirrel, and you might have the right idea.

Never heard of skateboard sporting sails? I hadn't either, until a guy named Billy contacted me.� He LOVES them!� They look like a great idea, and apparently people are using them.� Read Skate & Deploy with a SPORTING-SAIL to see what skateboard sporting sails are, and to get a quick idea of how to use 'em, and where you can get one!

I would LOVE to hear what you think about these! Is this a brilliant idea, or a lame gimmick? I think it might be a little of both... I mean, it looks so bizarre, but I think it would work, and be a lot of fun. Leave a comment below and tell me what YOU think!

Skateboard Sporting Sails ... The Next Big Thing for Downhill Bombing? originally appeared on About.com Skateboarding on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at 20:07:26.

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How Did You Build Your Ramp, Rail or Other Skate Obstacle?

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:30:52 +0000

Skaters building their own ramps and rails is a long tradition. Some skaters build huge beautiful half pipes or weld together rails, and some skater lean plywood sheets on bricks. Both are fun, but you'll probably have more fun with a well built ramp or rail... probably!

If you've built your own skateboard ramp or rail, I'd like you to share how you did it with our new How I Built My Ramp, Rail, Funbox, Etc. form. You can even post pictures of your ramp or your ramp plans / designs!

How Did You Build Your Ramp, Rail or Other Skate Obstacle? originally appeared on About.com Skateboarding on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 22:30:52.

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BaconKnockout2 - Win Videocams and Skategear

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:18:23 +0000

Transworld Skateboarding, Panasonic, and Bacon Skateboards have combined in an unholy alliance with Subpublic to give you FREE skateboard gear and FREE video cameras!

It sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? It's not, but you have to hurry if you want to enter. It's call BaconKnockout2, and all you have to do to enter is watch the audition video on subpublic.com, and upload video footage of your OWN version of the trick. The Round 1 trick is a pivot - just do one your way, at your spot, with your own style of stink! It's that easy, but you have to enter by October 25th, 3PM Pacific Standard Time. So upload your footage now!

The top 6 winners each get a Panasonic HDC-SD10k camera, plus a Transworld hoodie and subscription. The grad prize winner also gets 3 boards, shorts and hats from Bacon Skateboards!

BaconKnockout2 - Win Videocams and Skategear originally appeared on About.com Skateboarding on Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 18:18:23.

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Skaters Remake Tetris with Neon and Freebords

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:26:32 +0000

Freebord has an add out that is ultra creative. It has 36 skaters freebording down a street in San Fransisco at night, all with neon shapes on their heads. From above, it looks like a huge game of Tetris, all set to happy techno music. You gotta check it out - watch the Freebord Tetris video on YouTube.

In case you don't know what a Freebord is, read the Freebord Review! A Freebord is basically a large skateboard with two extra wheels set under the deck to allow the skater to pivot and spin easily. The boards also have sky hooks on them, so you won't fall off. The end result is a lot like snowboarding on pavement. They are tons of fun to ride down hills...

Have you ridden a Freebord? Do you think they're sweet, or lame? Drop a comment below, and educate the world!

Skaters Remake Tetris with Neon and Freebords originally appeared on About.com Skateboarding on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 at 18:26:32.

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New Trick Tip - Learn to 5-0 Grind

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:47:55 +0000

I've got some new trick instructions here for you - learn how to 5-0 grind!

The 5-0 skateboard grind (pronounced "Five-Oh") is another way to grind a ledge or rail. In a 5-0, the nose of the skateboard is in the air, and only the back trucks are grinding along. 5-0s look pretty sweet, and can add a lot of style to your skateboarding! Extra little bonus fact - the 5-0 gets its name because it's half of a 50-50 grind.

Read through these 5-0 grind instructions, and learn a new trick!

New Trick Tip - Learn to 5-0 Grind originally appeared on About.com Skateboarding on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at 16:47:55.

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