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Skater jumps can build muscle throughout your lower body. With proper form, skater jumps activate your quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves. What do lateral skater… Read More »What Do Skater Jumps Help?

Tony Alva (September 2, 1957 – Present) Tony Alva is currently the oldest living professional skateboarder in the world at the age of 63. Alva… Read More »Who Is The Oldest Pro Skateboarder?

Local Skate Shop: Usually your first sponsor will be from a local skate shop. Team managers will see you at a local contest and ask… Read More »How Do You Get Sponsored In Skateboarding?

“Skateboarders should be aware that the strain from repetitive, forceful motions can also cause painful foot and heel conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, bone spurs,… Read More »Does Skateboarding Hurt Your Feet?

12 months to 3 years. Typically it takes at least 12 months to 3 years to become good at skateboarding. In 12 months you’ll be… Read More »How Long Does It Take To Be Good At Skateboarding?

Skating is a skill, and like any other skill you will have to practice frequently. To become “decent” which is assuming you can do basic… Read More »Is It Okay To Skateboard Everyday?

It is largely believed the average professional skateboarder makes US$1,000–$,3000 a month, with the mean somewhere around $30,000 a year. The top-tier skateboarders can make… Read More »How Much Does A Pro Skater Make?

Despite popular belief, yes, you can make money skateboarding. People tend to think that the only path to working in the skate industry is getting… Read More »Can You Make A Career In Skateboarding?

With a net worth of $140 million, Tony Hawk is by far the richest skateboarder in the world. Tony Hawk began skateboarding in the 1970s… Read More »Who Is The Richest Pro Skater?

Sponsored skaters are paid by their sponsor company to compete, do photo shoots, or participate in other publicity activities. They often get the opportunity to… Read More »What Qualifies You As A Pro Skateboarder?