Whether you love them or hate them, skateboarding competitions have been around for decades. In the beginning the competitions weren’t always well attended, heavily televised or had such high prize purses as their more modern day counterparts. They were, however, an integral part of the skateboarding culture. Let’s take a brief look back at how it all began.
1960s
It is generally accepted that the first sponsored skateboarding competition was held in  … More
Adrenalina is launching the first skateboard marathon this summer, and if one is good, four is better. Events will take place in NYC, Puerto Rico, Texas, and Florida.
The 26.2-mile longboard race will begin on Governors Island in New York City on July 30, followed by events in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico on August 28, Plato, Texas on October 30, and will conclude in Hallandale, Florida on November 5Â Â …Â More
Have you ever wondered what life was like back before Spitfire, Bones, Hubba, Ricta and Section 9 skateboard wheels were born? Let’s take a brief look at the history of skateboard wheels and find out.
1920s to 1950s
In the roaring 1920s and the several decades that followed, skateboard wheels were made of metal. The skateboards also looked  … More