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Whoever said, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks," obviously wasn't familiar with skateboarding. Our beloved pastime isn't just for kids and teens—just ask dudes like Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero ...

One of the most intimidating tricks for beginner skateboarders is dropping in on a ramp. The thought of throwing yourself down a ramp can be terrifying, especially for those with a fear of heights.

After decades of daydreaming and trepidation, I decided it was finally time to learn to skate. I was born and raised in Southern California, so not learning how to carve down streets or drop into ...

Skateboarding has a storied local history, from the Evening Tribune reporting in 1962 that San Diego youths “invented the skateboard” — early versions added wood planks to roller skates — to two San ...

Getting into skateboarding can be one of the most exciting yet intimidating experiences. There's a certain thrill that comes with stepping onto a board for the first time, but again, it's often met ...

At a school in Malmö, Sweden, skateboarding is on the curriculum. John Dahlquist, vice principal of Bryggeriets High School, teaches skate classes and brings lessons from skateboarding into other ...

A new group, the Panhandle Skate Alliance (PSA), is looking to improve access to skateboarding education and access in North ...

Girls ages 4 to 16 gathered at a Vista skate facility to learn new skills and build confidence at Exposure Skate’s Skate Rising clinic.