Extreme Sports

In 2007 Shaun White became the first X-Game Gold Medalist, in both the summer and the winter competitions. How did he do this you ask? He is what we like to call a multi-talented snowboard-skateboarder. Shaun White’s very own line of snowboards costs five hundred dollars to ride in the winter and his skate board deck costs fifty-five dollars to ride summer – but of course, pays for neither. The real question is… what if he did? It seems pretty cut and dry that snowboarding would be more expensive; however like anything in life, it’s just not that simple.

Shaun White’s Burton Shaun White board ($499.95) with Burton Custom Bindings ($139.95) screwed in on top are according to his website, his favorites. Assuming for the rest his brand continues to be his favorite; snug inside his Customs would be his very own White Collection boots ($249.95). To keep this hypothetical Shaun warm he’ll use his Burton Heaven’s Reward Collection – his most expensive look – with a jacket ($299.95) and pants ($199.95); along with his White Collection first layer Union Suit ($99.95) and sock ($24.95). And you can’t forget the most expensive Burton Gloves ($99.95), Under-gloves ($99.95), Oakley Shaun White A Frame goggles ($95.00), and R.E.D. Hi-Fi Helmet ($160.00). Finally, a season’s pass for Shaun’s home mountain in Park City, Utah would be around $475. In general, a snowboard will last two years. (It can actually last much longer, or much less.) This comes out to a yearly cost, assuming with a new snowboard, you’re buying new gear of $1397.33.

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Ryan Sheckler’s shirtless chest is not the only thing he can boast about. The fact that famous X-Games champ Tony Hawk has high praises for him is a proof that he is not just some kid whose skateboarding dream came true by chance. Definitely, he is not only made to do it; He was born to.

Even before learning to recite the alphabet, skateboarding prodigy, Ryan Sheckler has already been jazzing up his playtime, practicing some skateboarding moves instead of playing with the usual safe toys for kids. He got into the sports as early as 2 years old when he first caught sight of his father’s board. Curious and inquisitive, the would-be world champ learned to ride and consequently, executed more complex moves with his dad’s board.

Ryan grew up harnessing his talent through his dad and mom’s support. His parents provided him with all the gears he needed, and even went as far as setting up his own ramp inside their home. All the support paid off when Ryan Sheckler’s name in the sport spread like wildfire. To say the least, he was already winning competitions and earning contracts with big sponsors at an early age of 10.

In early 2003, Ryan Sheckler went to go pro, and once again proved that he deserved the popularity because of his seamless skills with the board. He won Rookie of the Year during the Vans Triple Crown and Gravity Games, and topped the X-Games Street competition, winning another gold medal to his credit.   Read more...

You may think that staying on your skateboard is what your goal is but that isn’t the case at all. You need to be ready to fall in the beginning. Too many people are afraid to fall and that prevents them from being able to learn very much. You can get the feel of things when you learn how to fall. Then you can start to do better and you will find that you fall less and less.

At the same time, learning how to fall can help to prevent serious skateboarding related injuries. Landing the wrong way can result in broken bones, a concussion, or other serious injuries. You want to avoid them at all costs so pay attention to these great tips to help you learn how to fall.

When you are losing your balance on a skateboard, the feeling of panic can set it. As a result you may be moving your arms and your legs rapidly to regain control. Yet this is only going to help you fall faster in most instances. Crouch your body down and get ready for it when you start to feel like you are falling. The lower you can get your body to the ground, the less distance you have to fall. This is going to reduce the overall impact of it.

Do your best to land on parts of your body that have lots of flesh. This means you need to tuck in your elbows and your head. It is going to hurt less if you land on your stomach or your butt. This is going to take some practice so that is why you still need to make sure you have on a helmet, knee guards, and elbow guards. It isn’t a bad idea to consider a cup if you are a guy and also a mouth piece to protect your teeth.  Read more...

These days, most of the children keep themselves confined in their homes while studying or watching TV. Only a few kids get themselves involved into extracurricular activities like cricket, hockey or volleyball. However, skating is one sport that’s most sought after among young kids. The sport is highly motivating and teaches them the balancing act which is helpful in all walks of life. Moreover, the game is not restricted to a given area, hence you just need to bring in your skateboard and swing through the road at any point of time.

However, skating requires a strong determination from the skater. You should be able to strike a balance of your weight so that you don\’t tumble or fall of the skateboard. Therefore, people buy skateboarding posters to motivate themselves to learn the exciting sport. Some people paste the images of popular skating wizards and take inspiration from them. These posters have some amazing quotes and tips written near the image which add on to the beauty of the poster.

Some people learn the sport to develop a sense of style among them. Young children\’s and collegians learn the sport to create a style statement in front of their friends. Many schools and colleges conduct special training to acquaint the students with the wonderful sport. Hence, people paste the skateboarding posters on their walls to improve the ambiance of their rooms. You can also gift them to your friends on special occasions like New Year or Christmas.

Nowadays, you can buy skateboarding posters through various online portals. Some portals give heavy discounts to students and youngsters during festive seasons. You can also get them delivered at your doorstep. So, just log on to an online poster portal, bring your credit cards and purchase the most vibrant skateboarding poster in order to get inspired to play the sport with vengeance.

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