Skateboarding has finally made its debut as an Olympic sport, and the United Kingdom’s skateboard Olympics team is ready to showcase its skills and passion on the global stage. In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to the talented members of the GB Olympic Skateboarding Team, highlighting their ages, styles of skateboarding, and notable achievements....
Category: Skateboarders
Why REKD helmets are great for skateboarding
REKD protection is a brand you would have definitely seen at the skatepark. They’re a British brand, based in Buckinghamshire that is focused on developing and manufacturing high-quality extreme sports protection products. Their whole ethos is around making the highest quality products for the most affordable prices. While their product range isn’t massive, REKD is...
Brand Spotlight: Globe Skateboards
As a very well-regarded brand in the skate industry, we wanted to talk about Globe International Ltd as a brand, where it all started, the team behind them and what makes Globe skateboards so highly rated. It all started back in the ’80s with three Australian brothers; Stephen, Peter and Matt Hill. Fresh out of...
Sky Brown: Team GB Skateboarding superstar
Sky Brown took the skateboarding world by storm – and raised its profile hugely – when she became Britain’s youngest-ever Olympic medal winner. Age: 14 Hometown: Miyazaki, Japan, and Huntington Beach, California Global Rank: 83 Stance: Goofy Instagram: @skybrown Introducing Sky Brown Skateboarding (finally) became an official Olympic sport in the 2020 Summer Olympics, which...
Skateboard GB: Who They Are & How They Help the Skateboarding Scene in the UK
If you’re wondering who Skateboard GB is and how they help to support the skateboarding scene in the UK, in this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about Skateboard GB. Who are Skateboard GB? Skateboard GB is the National Governing Body for Skateboarding in England and is home to Olympic Skateboarding in...
Peter Ramondetta Skateboarding Profile
Stance: Regular Hometown: Wichita, Kansas Awards: Board in the Guthrie Hall of Fame Museum. 16th place overall in Street League (2012) Birthday: 18th December 1982 Instagram: @peterramondetta Introducing Peter Ramondetta All-around skater Peter Ramondetta was known for destroying streets and obstacles anywhere but is perhaps best known for tackling spots around his adopted home city...
Kyle Walker Skateboarding Profile
Stance: Goofy Hometown: Moore, Oklahoma, USA Awards: Thrasher’s 2016 Skater of the Year Birthday: 19th January 1994 Instagram: @kwalks Introducing Kyle Walker Kyle Walker has been described as “the skaters’ favourite skater”. This could be partly due to his reputation for being quietly calm and affable, and for being such a great representative of the...
Kyle Walker Pushing Oklahoma For Real Skateboards
“Peter Ramondetta and Kyle Walker Pushing Oklahoma For Real Skateboards” This video is no longer available. But for more sweet videos from the Real Skateboard team, check out their youtube channel, or go straight to Real Skateboards website for the latest drops. The Road to Pro with Kyle Walker is well worth a watch. It’s...
Torey Pudwill Joins The Plan B Team
If you were watching the Tampa Pro 2010 contest this past weekend, then you probably have already heard the news that Torey Pudwill is joining the Plan B Skateboards team. Check out his welcome video! In the vibrant and ever-evolving world of skateboarding, team affiliations hold significant weight, representing a skater’s skill, style, and...
Torey Pudwill’s Electrifying Performance at Tampa Pro 2010
Skateboarding is an exhilarating sport that captivates audiences with its impressive tricks, creativity, and sheer athleticism. In 2010, professional skateboarder Torey Pudwill made waves at the prestigious Tampa Pro contest, leaving an indelible mark on the skateboarding community. In this blog post, we will not only delve into Torey Pudwill’s memorable performance at Tampa Pro...