Archive for April, 2009

posted by skateboard - Google News on Apr 29


Tony Hawk values Twitter post quality over quantity
USA Today
By Sal Ruibal, USA TODAY Skateboard legend Tony Hawk is the most prolific Twitter user in action sports, with more than 500000 followers. He sometimes receives more than 1000 reply tweets a day. Hawk, who turns 41 on May 12, says he doesn't have a ...

posted by skateboard - Google News on Apr 29


UberGizmo

WiSkab Skateboard Won't Make You Look Any Less Stupid On Top of ...
Gizmodo.com
Unlike the real Wii skateboard—actually designed for real skateboarding—the WiSkab is ready to be attached to the Balance Board. You know, so you can pretend you're a cool kid in your living room. The WiSkab has the size of a full skate deck. ...
WiSkab Looks Whacked Out UberGizmo
Wii-Dum, Wii-Step & Wii-Skab - Nintendo controllers beginning to ... Tech Digest
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posted by skateboard - Google News on Apr 29


Memorial held for skateboarder killed by semi-truck
AZFamily, AZ
A semi-truck hit him while he was riding his skateboard near 115th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road on Monday night. His family says skateboarding was a passion of his. Investigators say he was skateboarding under the street and for some unknown reason ...
Avondale boy, 12, hit and killed by truck to be buried in Mexico AZ Central.com
12-year-old hit, killed while skateboarding KPNX-12
Family: Boy killed by semi was distracted with his iPod ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
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posted by skateboard - Google News on Apr 29


Epic Drag Race Fail: Electric Skateboard Vs Battery-Powered Dune Buggy
Gas2.0, OR
Sometimes though, EV face-offs on the drag track are just well…daft. Check out this hilarious footage of the recent Alternative Fuel Race 2009 in the UK featuring electric skateboards and battery-powered dune buggies.

posted by skateboard - Google News on Apr 29


CBC.ca

Student seeks to quash skateboard ban
Edmonton Sun,  Canada
By SUN MEDIA CALGARY -- Ensuring the wheels fall off a skateboard ban at a northwest Calgary high school is the goal of a student leading a rebellion against the restriction. Grade 12 student John Maitland yesterday presented a petition to school ...
Skateboard ban prompts student petition CBC.ca
Ban skateboards, build skateboard parks: the schizophrenic state ... Western Standard- Shotgun Blog
800 students petition to end skateboard ban Metro Canada - Calgary
Calgary CTV - iNews880.com
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posted by skateboard - Google News on Apr 29


Skateboard series stops in the Valley
The Original Irregular, ME
BETHEL — The biggest skateboard series in the northeast is making a stop at the Carrabassett Valley Academy Wednesday, April 29 at 2 pm The Schooled Series is an amateur skateboard series for elementary, middle and high school boys and girls in street, ...

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Idaho Mountain Express and Guide

Uphill road for skateboarders
Corning Observer, CA
Just recently, Recreation Department Supervisor Kimberly Beck announced the city would like all skateboard enthusiasts to take part in designing a local skate park. “Draw it or design it on the computer, we want to know what an awesome skate park looks ...
Cards will now be required to use Palm City skateboard park Stuart News (subscription)
Saratoga Springs park's skaters to go unsupervised Schenectady Gazette
Skate at your own risk The Saratogian
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Uber-Review

Scarpar--Motorized Skateboard That Rides Anything
Inventorspot
by Chris Weiss Ever wish that a skateboard wasn't limited to pavement? Not really digging a big, bulky mountain board, either? Want to hit pavement, snow, grass and trails with just one board? Now, how about putting a motor on it and kicking some ...
Scarpar Powerboard With Tracks: Because Skateboarding Wasn't ... Uber-Review
Scarpar Motorized Skateboard Coolest Gadgets
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posted by skateboard - Google News on Apr 28


Skateboarder injured in late-night Skyway crash
Contra Costa Times, CA
CHICO — A skateboarder suffered fractures and head injuries after a collision with a vehicle on the Skyway at Notre Dame Boulevard Monday. At 11:03 pm, a 21-year-old Chico man was riding a skateboard across the intersection when he was struck by a ...
Skateboarder Injured in Chico Crash Newstalk1290 KPAY
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posted by skateboard - Google News on Apr 28


9-year-old boy hit, killed while skateboarding in Avondale
AZ Central.com, AZ
by Eddi Trevizo - Apr. 28, 2009 11:41 AM Authorities are investigating the death of a child who was struck by a vehicle while skateboarding Monday night. The child was described as approximately 9 years old. The boy suffered blunt force trauma injuries ...
Teen skateboarder struck, killed by semi near Avondale ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
Family: Boy killed by semi was distracted with his iPod ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
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