History
True or false: Skateboarding became popular in the 1920s
No! False. It became popular in the 1950s
Tony Hawk is considered one of the most influential skateboarders in history. Is it true?
Yes, it is! Tony Hawks is a pioneer of modern vertical skateboarding.
What does "gnarly" mean in skateboarding slang?
a)a serious accident b)impressive, difficult c)outdated
"Gnarly" describes something that is impressive, difficult, or dangerous, often referring to a trick or a situation.
What type of music is commonly and traditionally associated with skateboarding? Choose all the correct answers, if you consider there is more than one to score your points
a) punk b) hip-hop c) tecno d) heavy metal e)rap
f) pop g) classical music
Punk and hip-hop.
True or false: The first shoes for skateboarding came from the brand Vans.
False. The Randy 720 shoes were the first skateboarding shoes!
True or false:Skateboarding originated in California, USA.
TRUE!
Tony Hawk´s nickname is Bearman. True or false?
False, it´s BIRDman.
"Skater's toe" refers to a crooked toe you might get from too much skating. True or False??
FALSE. "Skater's toe" describes the pain or discomfort in the toes due to extended
hat is the most basic skateboarding trick called?
a) hardflip b) blunt slide c) ollie
Ollie. Alan "Ollie" Gelfand is credited with inventing the ollie. The rider jumps into the air without using their hands, by popping the tail of the board off the ground and sliding the front foot up to level the board in mid-air.
Skateboards technically came and were inspired by...?
scooters
In which decade did skateboarding experience its first big boom? a) in the 1970s b) in the 1980s c) in the 1990s
In the 1970s
Tony Hawk is known as the "father of street skating" and invented many tricks, including the kickflip and heelflip. True or false?
To "get wheeled" means:
a) to be hit by another skater
b) to be fooled by another skater
c) to be outperformed by another skater
To "get wheeled" means to be outperformed by another skater, often during a trick or competition.
What kind of pants do skateboarders typically wear?
baggy, loose, cargo pants. The loose fit allows freedom of movement for performing tricks.
In which country was skateboarding outlawed for a period of time?
In Norway. It was also banned in Australia.
When did skateboarding make its debut in the Olympic Games? a) in 2016 b) 2021 c)2024
In 2020, in Tokyo!
Bam Bam is the nickname of...
a) Rob Dyrdek
b) Jason Lee
c) Tony Hawk
d) None of these answers are correct.
None of these answers are correct.
Bam Bam is the nickname of...Bam Margera, a professional skateboarder, television personality, and filmmaker.
What is a "sick" trick?
A trick that is cool
What trick involves spinning the board 360 degrees under your feet while in the air?
a) kickflip b)backflip c)grind d) pop shove-it
Kickflip.The kickflip was invented by Rodney Mullen, a professional skateboarder and one of the most influential figures in the sport.
Choose the skateboard parks that are considered HISTORIC from these options:
a) The bro bowl b) Portland Oldie c) The Rom skatepark c) The Surfland
The Bro Bowl and The Rom Skatepark (London).You don´t score points for only one answer correct. Sorry!
Which skatepark is considered to be the very first one?
a) The Bro Bowl b) Surf City c) Portland Oldie
d) Californian Dream
Who is often referred to as the "godfather" of modern skateboarding?
Tony Hawk
What does it mean to "bail"?
a) used to describe when a skateboarder successfully lands a trick.
b) to jump off the skateboard to avoid falling.
c)the act of decorating a skateboard with stickers and designs to personalize it.
To "bail" means to jump off the skateboard to avoid falling or getting hurt.
What brand is widely associated with skateboarding clothing and shoes?
Vans!
What does "goofy-footed" mean?
Goofy footed refers to a skateboarding stance where the rider places their right foot at the front of the board and their left foot at the back. This is the opposite of the regular footed stance, where the left foot is at the front.