This is exactly why you not only wear protective gear such as a helmet, but you just do not hold onto vehicles.
David William Tracey succumbed to his injuries he suffered on June 12th, 2010. David was holding onto a vehicle going for a ride and not wearing any protective gear. He went under the vehicle. He was in hospital for his 18th birthday. And now, he has passed away.
Don't be a statistic. It can happen to anyone so just ride safe.
Okay I found this awesome video. It looks so cool and like so much fun. It looks like this guy is skateboarding on water. Check it out, balloon skateboarding!
Has anyone ever had a chance to skateboard in a bowl full of balloons? Looks so fun.
Here is a video I found for anyone that is trying to learn a KickFlip. For those who have already mastered it, then leave comments for the newbies so they can get better.
This information on the video is as follows:
Expert: Justin Van Zandt
Biography: Justin has been riding for four years. Currently he works at the YMCA skate park.
Filmmaker: Ross Safronoff
A great way to learn the right way to do tricks is to either watch the pros do it or to read how to do it. Below are two great resources for checking out how to get the tricks done. Check them out.
Okay now I think almost everyone in the world has heard of Tillman. If you haven't, then you are going to enjoy this post.
Tillman is a bulldog that loves to skateboard. Yep, skateboard and he is pretty good at it too. Check this video out of Tillman on his board.
I am sure that after watching Tillman on his skateboard that you too are now a Tillman fan. Tillman is very popular. He has been in commercials and if you want him to show up somewhere, you gotta make an request to book him. He even has his own Tillman t-shirts!
I found this video and I thought it was so funny that I had to share it with everyone. It is a skit from one of my favorite show, Whose Line Is It Anyways.
I really cannot say anything else other than enjoy.
There is an amazing X Games 3D Movie that is was in theaters for one week almost a year ago. Now the movie is available for purchase. It is an incredible movie. Check out the trailer.
I have been looking forward to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games for quite some time. I have been full of excitement. I have been filled with an overwhelming feeling of pride that was sparked even stronger when I was lucky enough to have my picture taken holding the Olympic Torch (unlit). What a memory, what a chance of a lifetime.
Then earlier today I was struck with overwhelming sadness that I still cannot let go of. A very young man, only 21 years old, who worked hard, was obviously determined, filled with Olympic dreams and once full of life, in a split second died on a practice run preparing for his Olympic Luge competition.
I am sure that Nodar Kumaritahvili is in the minds and hearts of people worldwide. I have no doubt that people worldwide,whether they are Nodar's family, friends, or perfect strangers have deep sadness in their hearts tonight.
I have watched the video of Nodar's tragic luge accident over and over. Stunned at his loss of life. I have tried to search the internet for anything that I could put about Nodar and his luge career other than his death today, but cannot find anything. Everything is about his death. Why? Because it is so shocking, so sad.
I hope that everyone, everywhere, whether you are an athlete or not, thinks of Nodar tonight and of his family.
My sympathies go out to the Georgian athletes, Nodar's country, Nodar's friends and Nodar's family. My sympathy is sent to you at such a difficult time. As they Olympic Cauldron was lit tonight, it made me think just how quickly Nodar's Olympic dreams and his life were extinguished. May you rest in Peace.
What is an Ollie? If you want to read about the History of the Ollie then Click Here.
For the brief description of an Ollie; it is an aerial trick on a skateboard invented by Alan "Ollie" Gelfand in 1978. It basically entails the skateboarder getting airtime with the board without using hands.
Check out this video. It will give you a visual on an Ollie and it is pretty long. How long of an Ollie can you do?
Wanna see some great Longboard footage? You gotta check this HD Longboard video out.
The one thing I have to say though is buy a cool helmet and wear it. Some of the boarders in this video are not wearing a helmet and that is stupid. You can get really cool helmets these days and if you wanna have a long skateboarding life, you need your head and brain working right.
If you check out the channel where I got that longboard video, they claim to give you a gift card if you subscribe to their channel. I have not subscribed so I do not know the details of the gift card claim. If any one has subscribed and got a gift card, leave a comment and let all of us know about it and if it is worth it.
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