Alpinestars was on location at the 3rd Annual Skatercross. Skatercross is an event where professional skateboarders can come out and try their hand at motocross. Steve Caballero, Mathias Ringstrom, Anthony Furlong, Salman Agah and Kiyomi Waller were just some of the crossover athletes that were out at Skatercross
Skateboard trucks, just like skateboard wheels and decks, have undergone significant design changes over the years. In the 1950s and 1960s skateboard trucks were actually part of roller skate assemblies. Unfortunately, the roller skate assemblies did not afford skateboarders much in the way of turning radius, stability, control and speed. Thankfully, that all changed. Today skateboarders have a variety of manufacturers to choose from such as Tensor, Independent, Fury and Krux. Let’s take a quick look back to see how the skateboard truck industry began.
Julien Kerneur has conquered the second stage of the AlpEnergie Kite Tour 2011, held in La Tranche sur Mer, in France. The best French kiteboarders competed during three days in great wind conditions. Seven races were run in two different course races.
PWA Aruba Hi Winds Grand Slam 2011’s second day was welcomed by scorching sun and torrential rains. The weather has continued to present tricky challenges for each of the competitors that have taken to the water in Aruba.
As the sailors arrived at the day’s skippers meeting, they were welcomed with wall-to-wall sunshine and a gentle offshore wind but before long … More