Skateboarding Essay

location once West 49 opens and estimates that in fiscal year 2004 annual store sales at this location would total $350,000 and all other expenses would remain comparatively stable. External perspectives The skateboarding and snowboarding business in Ontario has really grown. Skateboarding became a popular sport and by 2004 there were nine city skateboard parks and plans to construct three more in Sudbury. The city of London, Ontario has only four skateboard parks to serve a population of close

It's a sport as well as a means of transportation. And yet, there is a strong stigma against it. Skateboarding has recently become a serious topic of debate, especially concerning whether or not it safe and beneficial to the community. While some argue skateboarders are dangerous 'punks' who are a danger, others argue that the it is a sport and should not be discriminated against. While there is a stereotype attached to the skaters, I do not believe that it is accurate nor is it valid grounds for

Luan Oliveira is a hero to the skateboarding community because he worked his way out of the ghetto all by himself by learning many tricks on his skateboard and earning sponsors by winning competitions. Oliveira is a deserving hero because he is one of the most talented skaters alive, winning the Tampa am contest twice. Luan Oliveira is one of the eight pros chosen to have their own series of videos on the Berrics website. In his video another pro is talking Oliveira’s skating as a kid and says

Ryan sheckler, The Greatest Street Skater Of All Time Although Tony Hawk is one of the greats, he never street skated, However Ryan Allen Sheckler was born and bred, living and loving the art of street skating. It all began when this young man discovered his father skateboard at eighteen months of age. He pulled off his first ollie by the age of four and landed his first kickflip by the age of six. At the age of seven he got a mini-ramp in the backyard and began skating every day. Ryan Sheckler

Society has had many subcultures that constantly influence current day society. For this assignment, we watched “Dogtown and Z-boys: The Birth of the Extreme”. This film went through the history of skateboarding and all the influences and events that went on throughout the world of skateboarding. This film was structured with many interviews, following some of the top skateboarders, who all skated for the same company, Zephyr’s. The film started by introducing us to the team and showing background

Sporting subcultures offer alternative activities that mainstream sports fail to provide. Subcultures in sports such as skateboarding, windsurfing, and parkour can provide; freedom, individualism, unregulation, risk, and pure physical expression when compared to mainstream sports such as football, basketball, and baseball that offer; regulation, organization, and scrutiny. During skateboarding, you are allowed to perform your own tricks and have the freedom to choose what, where, when, and how, to practice

of the board with the right foot coming down on the tail at the end with your weight and some pressure at the same time. I was always kind of scared to do a trick and not fall or while riding a skateboard but i decided to take skateboarding serious

idea that society seemed so structured and almost preordained went against the beliefs of many skaters whom felt like life was more than just “joining the elites,” but rather to live in a free manner that provides the most self-gratification. Skateboarding proved to be just the activity for many skaters that allowed them the sense of liberty from social shackles while delivering self-pleasure as well. It allowed them to escape from the realities of the world or any hardships they may have encountered

a very misinterpreted sport revolving around disrespect to authority with a rebellious attitude. But it is much more than that. Skateboarding is an outlet for creativity, a stress reliever, and teaches you perseverance. It is a great and productive way to relieve stress, instead of sitting at home playing video games; it is a good break from everyday life. Skateboarding teaches you perseverance and how to take a fall. “You keep getting back up and pushing yourself, even after all of the hard slams

Business Plan: Surf and Skate Shop I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY If I were to start my own business, my dream would be to build a surf and skate shop on the Southern California coast. My business would be located on beachfront property in the surrounding area. This business plan will cover two main subjects, 1: an Analysis of the Business Situation, and 2: the Planned Operation of the proposed business. The first topic will cover the subtopics Trading Area Analysis and Competition in the area for my