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posted by gupowhod on Sep 19

The history of skateboarding has its roots in surfing. Did you ever wonder why skateboarding and surfing looked so similar? Well, they are quite similar because skateboarding was actually developed by surfers to see if they could do the things they could do on the waves on the streets.

You can’t talk about the history of skateboarding without mentioning the first skateboards. They were much more primitive than what is available today. Today, you can find boards of different sizes with different features and pictures. The early skateboards were simply boards on wheels. The users experimented with the design until they came up with something that would allow them to surf in the streets. As a result, no one person invented the first skateboard; it was a more collective effort.

The sport started to catch on, though. After the early days, it achieved significant popularity, sometime in the 1960s. Companies started to manufacture skateboards, making the sport available to more than just those who made their own boards. There were even skateboarding competitions early on.

The popularity of skateboarding faded briefly as the initial fad wore off. The revival happened after new skateboarding tricks were invented. But today, skateboarding is more popular than ever. There are skateboarding competitions, specialized boards, clothing, and shoes. Skateboarding parks exist all over the world, even in the smallest of European villages.

Now, skateboarding is a more serious sport. Though it was once considered a fad, the sport is so popular that there are skate shops everywhere selling gear. There is even a skateboarding culture where skateboarding is more than a sport, it’s a way of life. If you would like to join in on this culture, you don’t necessarily need to look like a skater. You will need to embrace the lifestyle and dedicate time each day to practice.

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posted by gupowhod on Sep 19

Wil: Who do you ride for?

JTMR: Myself. But I endorse garage mfg.,softrucks,ironhorse griptape, Finesse,tribal streetwear,independent, and whoever else hooks me up with product.

Wil: I remember watching videos from back in the h-street era. What has changed from then till now for you as a pro skater?

Wil: Then I was on the hottest team around and I knew far less about the industry and myself, for that matter. Now I know what is important. SKATEBOARDING.

Wil: You’re living in NYC right now, how is that goin and how is it different from the West Coast?

JTMR: It is going very well. Differences? Lots more people in a concentrated area.

Wil: Where did you get the nickname the man from?

JTMR: Primo Desiderio And it stuck when I was announced that in H-streets Hokus Pokus video

Wil: Remember 2-fish shoes? I used to ride for them back when you and dan rogers were pros for the company. Right now , a shoe contract is like the holy grail in skateboarding. What shoes are you rockin now?

JTMR: Whatever is free!!! Sometimes I get nikes, but I am in negotiations with duffs to be their northeast rep. 2-fish still owes me money. You know I can get a hold of them?

Wil: What’s your favorite trick?

JTMR: Ollies, 360 flips.

Wil: You have a new pro model deck coming out, who is it with and could you fill in the readers about the company a little?

JTMR: I have a board coming out with graphics designed by me (hopefully) it is a softrucks board, which means it will sell as a complete practice board. I dont know if I am doing another finesse pro model. But I just got a package from them.

Wil: So, those softrucks things are pretty cool. What does it actually do to help the normal skater out there?

JTMR: They build confidence because you can learn tricks without actually moving. They also can really help skaters get mad pop; switch and regular. They are the ultimate tool to prevent sourtoe. Get your flip on bitch!!!

Wil: What is your favorite terrain to skate? JTMR: Anything I can.

Wil: Since you’ve been pro for so long, how do you keep up with the young kids? Does it get harder with age or do the same things still drive youthat drove you when you were a kid?

JTMR: I just do what I want to do. I skate when I want to skate and only when it is fun. I dont worry about what other kids do. Skateboarding is something I have to do. I cant get away from it. It keeps me sane.

Wil: If someone is serious about becoming a pro skater, what would you tell them about the business world of skateboarding?

JTMR: Just skateboard. If you are good, the rest will follow in time. Young padawan.

Wil: Any last words?

JTMR: Shout out to all the homies. Open through the mindflow. Watch t.v. with your eyes closed. And most important of all, HAVE FUN!!! SEEN!!! YA HEARD!!!

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posted by gupowhod on Sep 14

Price : $39.99

Features

• Board measures 7.6 inches wide by 31.1 inches long
• Includes Impact Support technology, featuring two special composite carbon fiber-reinforced discs
• Impact Support increases strength by minimizing stress and spreading out the energy
• Made with 7-ply epoxy, resulting in lighter, stronger, stiffer deck
• Deck only–doesn’t include trucks or wheels

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed for the advanced skateboarder, Almost Impact boards utilize new manufacturing techniques and cutting edge technology to bring out the best in your abilities. Almost Impact Support technology creates a new form of rigidity without compromising the natural organic feel of a standard 7-ply board. It extends the life of the deck dramatically, while maintaining ultimate pop lasting twice as long as a normal deck. This skateboard deck measures 7.6 inches wide by 31.1 inches long; it does not come with trucks or wheels.

The deck incorporates two special composite carbon fiber-reinforced discs, embedded within the bottom layer for impact dampening and resistance. They act as a strong and upholding threshold for the typical break point of a deck, while adding impact displacement throughout the deck for a smoother, more controlled ride during harsh landings. This process uses epoxy resin anchor adhesion points to fully integrate the disc into the deck without the possibility of separation, creating a solid cohesive bond.

Customer Reviews

Review date : 2008-07-17
High pop but the tail started to chip after 2 weeks.
Nice concave perfect length and overall I like the board.
a little slow on the arrival

Review date : 2008-05-05
Got this board for my son with Prime. Came in 2 days no shipping fee which is always great. Deck had ALMOST stencil with it so we made the grip tape look cool. Also came with a skateboarding CD, since he was spending his own $$ he felt like he got alot. He loves the deck.