Pieces & Parts
The flat, platform part of the skateboard on which a rider stands on.
What is a "deck"
You'll hear this slang term when a skater purposely jumps off their board mid-trick to avoid falling or crashing.
What is "bail".
This simple maneuver is considered the first ever skateboarding trick and was invented by Alan "trick name" Gelfand.
What is an "ollie". (Alan "Ollie" Gelfand)
Widely considered to be the most famous skateboarder in the world. This skatebruh is known for being the first to land a 900, a groundbreaking trick that catapulted him to fame and helped shape the sport's evolution.
Who is Tony Hawk.
This newest skate shop opened in Fort St. John in 2024.
What is Ripple Effect Board Co.
A specialized adhesive tape, often sandpaper-like, that provides a textured, non-slip surface for enhanced grip on various items.
What is grip tape.
This slang is used when a skater skates with skill and style, often aggressively.
What is to "shred".
These empty recreation spaces were the inspiration for the first modern designed skate parks.
What are empty swimming pools.
This famous skatebruh is widely known thanks to his skateboarding video "Video Days".
Who is Bam Magera.
When you Google "skate parks FSJ" you will find this many locations for skating locally.
What is 2.
(The Rotary Skate Park and Kin Park Skate Pods)
The T-shaped metal components mounted to the underside of a skateboard deck that connect the wheels and bearings to the board, enabling turning and tricks.
What are trucks.
You might be called this slang term if you cut in line or drop in when it's not your turn at a skatepark. Don't ignore the order at the bowl!
What is "snake".
Skateboarding originated in this country during the 1950s. It emerged as a way for surfers to practice their sport when the waves were flat.
What is in the United States. (Specifically the state of California)
The first ever Olympic gold medal in skateboarding was won by Yuto Horigome in the men's street competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Yuto hails from this country.
What is Japan.
After years of advocacy and planning, the Rotary Skate Park opened in the fall of this year. The Skate Park is designed for skateboarding, in-line skating, and BMX biking only.
What is 2013.
The durable plastic rectangles designed to sit between your deck and your trucks. They are used to elevate your wheels enough so that wheelbite (when your wheels rub the board) is eliminated.
What are risers.
The slang name used when riding with the opposite foot forward of your natural stance.
What is a "fakie".
Skateboarding was officially added to this international competition, in 2020, which sees athletes from around the world competing for gold.
What is the Olympics.
This famous skateboarder has won multiple X Games gold medals and was ranked as the #1 women's street skateboarder by the World Cup of Skateboarding for four consecutive years. She is considered one of the most famous and popular skaters in the world. Bruh!
Who is Leticia Bufoni.
How observant are you? This funky and innovative rack design has recently been installed at the Rotary Skate Park to keep bikes and scooters safe when not in use.
What is the water faucet bike/scooter rack.
The small, circular metal devices that fit inside skateboard wheels, enabling them to rotate smoothly and quickly around the axle.
What are bearings.
This slang is used to describe a trick move when a skater performs an ollie while riding fakie.
What is a "Nollie".
Skateboarding was initially called this name which arose because surfers in California, looking for something to do when the waves were flat, created skateboards as a way to mimic surfing on land.
What is "sidewalk surfing".
This skate'bruh' is often referred to as the "Godfather of modern street skating" due to his influence on the development of street skating. He is credited with inventing or popularizing numerous skateboarding tricks, including the flatground Ollie (also known as the ollie pop), kickflip, heelflip, Impossible, and 360 kickflip.
Who is Rodney Mullen.
Considered Canada's most famous skateboarder, he visited Fort St. John in 2022, hosting an interactive workshop for students from School District 60.
Who is Ryan Decenazo.