Posts Tagged ‘Skateboard’Old School Skateboard TricksWednesday, January 26th, 2011
For all you Rodney Mullen skateboarding fans out there here is an awesome clip featuring some insane tricks. Judging from the video, this looks to be an old school video with a very young Rodney Mullen. Nevertheless, I am sure you will find these tricks super awesome. Old School Skateboard Safety VideoTuesday, December 21st, 2010
Here is a pretty cool old school skateboard safety video I came across. It’s pretty funny to watch today but I’m sure back in the 1970s it was taken pretty seriously. In my opinion old skate footage never goes out of style. The fashion and trends may have changed but the sport is still the same at its core. Let me know if you come across any old school skateboarding videos. Old School Skateboarding 1981Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
Take a step back in time and witness some classic old school moves from the early 80s. Enjoy the skateboarding styling of Duane Peters, Steve Alba and Mickey Alba. This video really takes me back to a time when punk was all the rage and the music was way better than today. It’s always fun to watch old school skateboarding videos and see how much the tricks and styles have changed over the decades. Enjoy! Old School Skateboard VideoMonday, October 18th, 2010
Shot on film, 1981, Mark Christensen and Richard Ortiz freestyle skate for Pacific Shore Surf Shop in Boulder Colorado. Slowmo action of some rare vintage moves and board tricks, including some of the first to do handstands on moving skateboards. See how Mark and Richard get a way with the girls. This is video is totally awesome. I love watching old school skateboarding videos and the music track gets you in the mood! Skateboarding World Speed Record SetMonday, October 4th, 2010
Mischo Erban shattered his own IGSA Downhill Skateboarding World Speed Record when he reached a speed of 130.08 km/h (80.83 mph) at a secret location in Colorado. This represents an astonishing increase of 13% over his previous record of 113.02 km/h (70.23 mph).
27-year old Erban, who lives in Vernon, BC, Canada rode a longboard using a stand up, head forward, arms back, tuck position to achieve the record. He was wearing a leather suit, gloves and a full-face protective helmet. Erban’s record was set entirely using gravity with no motorized assistance.  |
