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Skateboarding and the Basics

Skate parks often have concrete “bowls” of ramps with metal coping surrounding it for grinds.

The metal bar on the ramp is known as the “coping” on a quarterpipe.

A “spine transfer” seen here, must have double coping to allow more stability.

Two quarterpipes are faced back to back to create a “spine transfer”.

A “flat bar” is a type of rail built for skating.

This is an example of a “downrail”.

A down-ledge known as a “hubba” are meant for grinds and slides.

A flat curved ledge with a corner coping.

A “pyramid” is a type of ramp known as a fun box that is a common obstacle in skateparks.

Adidas shoes for skateboarding with a pro signature board.

“Thunder” trucks are made different for their lightweight technology.

Trucks like these “ventures” are slightly shaped and built uniquely from other companies.

Longboards such as “Sector 9” have larger trucks for better handling.

These “Spitfire” wheels are also made of different material for certain terrain like concrete.

78” longboard wheels are made for more traction and durability.

Different skate companies make their own signature grip-tape brand like “Grizzly”.

A simple flatground trick known as “manualing”.

“Backside-180” is a simple 180 degree turn inward.

A flip trick called the “heelflip” is flipping the board with your heel.

The “Casper flip” is two tricks combined to rotate a certain way.

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Friends; Andrew whitney, and Luis Yanez

Including Sg.t Frank Hodge Skatepark

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