Skateboarding competitions have always been the best way to provide skatepark skaters an opportunity to get sponsored by their local skate shop and one day make it to the X Games and The Olympics. In fact, skateboarders like Tony Hawk were first discovered on the vert ramps of Encinitas, California by skating amateur skateboarding contests.…
When it comes to teaching and learning skateboarding, falling and getting back up are a part of the process. But more importantly, so is having fun on your skateboard. And that’s true for all skaters and at all skill levels. Whether you’re hoping to one day make it to the X-Games half pipes or just…
Tina Keene (TIE) Keeani Lei(TIE) You may have seen her busting moves at the Glendale, California Skatepark bowl. Keeani is a model, actress, and skateboarder. Keeani’s name comes from a character in the surfing movie North Shore. The name means wave in Hawaiian. “Lei” means flower necklace. But these are not the only videos to…
Skateboarders are some of the most incredible people on the planet and having skill on a skateboard means you’re already super talented. So it’s no wonder these skateboarders went on to become famous for other things. As your number one trusted source for everything skateboarding, GOSKATE put together our list of 25 skateboarders who became…
It’s no secret skateboarding’s popularity has skyrocketed over the past 3-5 years, which means more people are enjoying the sport of skateboarding – and that certainly includes celebrities. In this article we’ll be covering both celebrities who skate and even some skateboarders who’ve become celebrities in their own right. As your trusted source for everything…
If you want to get into skateboarding, you’ll want to know where it’s headed. Skateboarding lessons are fun, but no one wants to get invested in a declining (or illegal! More on that later) hobby. But to understand skateboarding’s future, we need to look back on its past. Skateboarding has a rich history. GOSKATE wants…
Our favorite sport is about to be shared with the World. Skateboarding is set to make its Olympic debut, making history before our very eyes. Now is the perfect time to learn Everything You Need to Know About Olympic Skateboarding. We can all enjoy this moment together. As athletes from around the World prepare to…
Picking your first skateboard is very exciting but it can sometimes be overwhelming. Luckily, we’re life long skaters here at GOSKATE. Our Skateboard size calculator is exactly what you’ll need to get the perfect board to get you rolling, (literally). Whether you’re learning how to skate as an adult, or wondering if you should let…
Our favorite day of the year is right around the corner. That’s right! Go Skateboarding Day 2021 is right around the corner. Whether you’re a first timer or a long time skateboarder, here’s Everything you Need to Know About Go Skateboarding Day 2021. GSD 2021 promises to be one of the most fun and exciting…
