Archive for the ‘Board Sports’ Category
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES – It’s safe to say that Salman Agah has an approach unlike that of most bosses. Rather than rely on intense research or market analysis, his decisions are informed by grinds, ollies and other skateboarding moves.
“All the things I’ve learned in skating I’ve applied to this business,” said Agah, a former professional skateboarder who, with his wife and brother-in-law, owns Seventh Street’s Pizzanista. “I kind of look at everything as a skateboarding trick, so opening a restaurant is  … More
American Tony Hawk is the greatest skateboarder of all time and gained global notoriety when, in 1999, he performed the first 900 on his board – the equivalent to two-and-a-half revolutions in the air (900 degrees).
At 43, he claims he can still perform the stunt and has gone on to become a multi-millionaire with a series of computer games, as well as film and television appearances.
Hawk admits to a love for speed … More
SALT LAKE CITY — Last year Shaun White won three of the four Dew Tour stops by landing his newest trick — the Armadillo.
This year, he hinted there might be another new trick — or two — in this weekend’s competition.
“For me, it gets me the highest score,” he said of the decision to constantly create and compete with new tricks in snowboarding and skateboarding. “It gets me the points I need to win and to  … More