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Did you know that in 2002 over 18 million people worldwide enjoyed skateboarding? Not surprisingly, three-quarters of them were male. That’s according to a survey in the USA. No one quite knows when skateboarding began, but it was probably in the late 1940’s. Bored American surfers in California started experimenting with planks on wheels, as something to do when the sea was calm.
Skateboarding had a minor burst of popularity in the mid-1960’s. Kids were skating in competitions and some were even televised. But it soon fell out of favour. It wasn’t until the mid-1970’s that skateboards became a frequent sight around the world. New materials and new youth culture meant it was cool to skate.
Skateboarding, like surfing, maintains its association with youth. Skating requires energy and balance, and a sense of daring that appeals to younger people. An entire skateboarding culture has developed, complete with a distinctive style of clothing and musical associations. It has its roots in surf culture, but is also distinctively different.
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Skateboarding is now recognised worldwide. Dedicated skate parks have been build in towns and cities around the globe. It’s accepted as a sport and has its own professionals and celebrities, such as Tony Hawk. If there’s a single image that’s consistently had the power to illustrate active, edgy youth for over 25 years, it’s that of the skateboarder.