Skateboarding (0)

Skateboarding is an  action sport  which involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard. Skateboarding can also be considered a recreational activity , an art form, a job, or a method of transportation.[1] Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years . A 2002 report found that there were 18.5 million skateboarders in the world. Skateboarding is relatively modern. Since the 1970s, skateparks have been constructed specifically for use by skateboarders, bikers and inline skaters
History
Skateboarding was first started in the 1950s, when all across California surfers got the idea of trying to surf the streets. No one really knows who made the first board -- instead, it seems that several people came up with similar ideas at the same time.
These first skateboarders started with wooden boxes or boards with roller skate wheels slapped on the bottom . Like you might imagine, a lot of people got hurt in skateboarding's early years!. The boxes turned into planks, and eventually companies were producing decks of pressed layers of wood -- similar to the skateboard decks of today .
In 1963, skateboarding was at a peak of popularity , and companies like Jack's, Hobie and Makaha started holding skateboarding competitions.. Torger Johnson , Woody Woodward and Danny Berer were some well known skateboarders at this time, but what they did looked almost completely different from what skateboarding looks like today! Their style of skateboarding, called "freestyle", is more like dancing ballet or ice skating with a skateboard.
Then, in 1965, skateboarding's popularity suddenly crashed. Most people assumed that skateboarding was a fad that had died out, like the hoola hoop. Skateboard companies folded, and people who wanted to skate had to make their own skateboards again from scratch.
But people still skated, even though parts were hard to find and boards were home made. Skaters were using clay wheels for their boards, which was extremely dangerous and hard to control. But then in 1972, Frankcompany was called Cadillac Wheels, and the invention sparked new interest in skateboarding among surfers and other young people.
In the spring of 1975, skateboarding took an evolutionary boost toward the sport that we see today.
Styles
Downhill skating, which is the technique that allows you to go the fastest
Longboarding, which is similar to surfing
Freestyling, which is similar to dancing and involves making the board spin and flip
Vert skating, which is ramp skating and performing tricks in the air
Street skating, which involves using street objects as props for trick
Competitions
Dew Tour   The competition features more than 150 of the best skateboarders and BMX athletes in the world, which will be vying for the Dew Cup. The tour will feature a skate park, vert ramp, interactive skate courses, athlete autograph signings and much more. The Dew Tour also makes stops later this summer in Portland, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas .
X Games 17 
The annual X Games competition, delivers the best of the best in the skateboarding world. The talent level at this competition is simply off the charts, as this is one of the most popular and well-known showcases worldwide. Skaters will compete for bragging rights and medals in several areas , including Vert, Park, Street, Big Air and Best Trick.
Volcom Wild in the Parks  Wild in the Parks gives young, up-and- coming amateur skaters the chance to come out and show off their skills. It is very likely that this tour is coming to your town, or at least very close to it. From the east coast to the west coast, Wild in the Parks will be making stops at more than 10 different locations in the United States and Canada this summer.
Gatorade Free Flow Tour The Gatorade Free Flow Tour works in conjunction with the Dew Tour, except it is strictly for amateurs. It is a great competition that gives amateurs the opportunity to have a fun time, while getting their feet wet on the competition circuit
Mystic Sk8 Cup Skateboarders from around the world will be showing off their talents at Mystic Skate Park in Prague, Czech Republic.Festivities are set to include Men's and Women 's Pro Street and Pro Bowl competitions.
In estonia
In addition to the indoor skate park, which is open all year around, the center also has different game zones , space for hosting events and parties , and a cafe . Gruuvi will furnish a venue for skateboard, roller skate, scooter and BMX competitions througout the year.
Skaters

Chris Cole .. Cole also won first place for "best street trick" in the 2004 Tampa Pro Contest. Cole has also competed in numerous X Games in Street skating and received gold medals in 2006 and 2007 in the street skating division .

Tony Hawk .. Hawk is the " father " of skateboarding and was the first skater to complete the 900, a seemingly impossible skateboarding trick.

Chad Tim.. Tim is an American street skater and placed 32nd in the 2001 Spotlight Productions Event. Tim has also graced the ads of The Skateboard Magazine and Thrasher Magazine.