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LA skaters: an interview
Who invented skateboarding?
Nobody knows who the first skateboarder was, but we know that skateboarding started in California in the 1950s.
it was called “land surfing” in the beginning
home-made pieces of wood with wheels
then
factories
Where can you go skateboarding?
public places like parks, pavements and city squares
“freestyle” skateboarding along pavements or bicycle lanes, doing jumps and tricks on benches, stairs or railings
When did you start skateboarding?
Monica:
as a child, roller-skating with friends
trying one of her friends' skateboard
getting her first skateboard
Carl
: skatepark near his house, watching other skateboarders
his dad gave him a skateboard for his 11th birthday and he spent the summer doing that
he loves the sense of freedom and speed
he prefers it to his bike now
Is skateboarding dangerous?
it can happen that you: fall off your boards, get hurt with minor injuries - minor cuts and bruises
you should wear a helmet to protect your head, protect your hands and wrists
Are there skateboarding competitions?
in skate parks, judges give points for jumps and tricks
in the US and Eu, some skaters are professionals and make money from taking part in skating competitions
Go Skateboarding Day
when and where does it take place?
21st July every year
what happens? what events and activities take place on that day?
competitions, parties, barbecues, people just go out and skate with their friends
info online
What about fashion? Is there a skater look?
tight jeans, black trousers, hooded tops, T-shirts or check shirts, baseball caps and hats
boys and girls have long hair
What’s a long board?
another type of skateboard but longer and with bigger wheels
90 to 120 cm long instead of the traditional 70 to 80
difficult to do jumps but they are good for going fast