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Skateboarding odysseys
\"An in-depth survey of the popular extreme sport of skateboarding, from its homemade beginnings to its heyday under Tony Hawk, as well as its techniques and other famous skaters\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Skateboards
\"Charts, infographics, and ... photographs make this a picture book for anyone who is curious about how a skateboard is made. This book also features a history of skateboarding, a timeline, and resources to inspire kids to make their own objects by hand\"--Amazon.com.
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Dropping In
Here's a passable way to imagine skating the Nude Bowl: think of starting on the small side of the letter J and trying to heave themselves to the top of the tall side. Then think of the letter's basin being so potholed that it either saps their speed or slams their face-first into the wall. Think of how the letter J is so steep that these particular falls recall what it might be like to drop down an elevator shaft. Think of how each trick, no matter how old, feels new and significant but also freighted with the entirety of their skate history. Johnston features Nude Bowl, the skateboarding site that has drawn everyone over the years.
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“Living the Dream”: Southern California and Origins of Lifestyle Sport
Though they are now a global phenomenon, many of the “lifestyle sports” like body building, surfing, and skateboarding emerged from Southern California in the mid-twentieth century. In time, these sports and their practitioners became symbolic embodiments of a distinctly “Californian” way of life. This article explores how these sports took root in the Golden State, latching on to earlier notions of a localized ideology often referred to as the “California dream.” Spanning visions of robust health, limitless wealth, and the freedom to fulfill one’s own destiny, the California dream positioned the state as the ideal incubator for physical practices that buck tradition, embrace creativity, and celebrate expression. From the state’s early boosters in the pages of the Los Angeles Times to the rise of a Progressive Era parks and playground movement, the stage was set for Californians to “live the dream” through lifestyle sports.
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The Skater Kids Are Alright
When the shipyards shut down, industries like Kaufman Furniture, Goodyear Tires, Alcoa Wheel Products, Nacan Products, and Collingwood Ethanol briefly filled the void, but their subsequent closures (between 2005 and 2020) dramatically reduced the number of local jobs offering a living wage. Every summer, former shipyard workers and community members gather for the Collingwood Museum's \"Shipyard Social.\" \"The New Shipyards Condominiums\" attract affluent retirees and part-timers who enjoy Collingwood's scenic trail networks, cycling routes, and growing foodie scene. [...]faith groups, our homeless shelter, and the food bank face growing pressure as they scramble to ensure the most vulnerable have the basic necessities.
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Drought as a trigger of the rapid rise of professional skateboarding in 1970s Southern California
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In 1977 California, authorities responded to an extreme drought with an unprecedented state order to drastically reduce domestic water usage and leave countless newly built swimming pools empty. These curved pools became “playgrounds” for inspired surfers to develop professional vertical skateboarding in the Los Angeles area. Industrial production of polyurethane, and the advent of digital photography, laser printing, and high gloss mass media further contributed to the explosive popularization of skateboarding, creating a global subculture and multibillion-dollar industry that still impacts music, fashion, and lifestyle worldwide. Our interdisciplinary investigation demonstrates that neither the timing nor the location of the origin of professional skateboarding was random. This modern case study highlights how environmental changes can affect human behavior, transform culture, and engender technical innovation in the Anthropocene.
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