Why`s Skateboarding so Popular?
A couple of years ago, I received an e-mail from Kris in Australia asking, “Why is skateboarding so popular?” It’s a good question – in a recent survey in the US, Skateboarding was found to be the 3rd most popular sport with teenagers, coming in just under football and basketball. Skateboarding is popular all over the planet, with pro-level competitions raging year-round, all across the globe. So the question pops up – why? Why is skateboarding so popular? Simple Self ExpressionOne reason is the simple anatomy of skateboarding. All you really need is yourself and a skateboard. Technically, you don’t even need shoes! The skateboard itself is fairly low cost, especially if you don’t need a “top of the line” skateboard. Plus, anyone can try skateboarding. It doesn’t matter if you are fat or thin, short or tall, young or old – there’s a board and a style that will work for you. Skateboarding is all about self expression. If you are a slow, soulful guy, it will show in your skateboarding st
