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Dogtown and Z-Boys is a 2001 American documentary film produced by Agi Orsi and directed by Stacy Peralta. [1] The documentary explores the pioneering of the Zephyr skateboard team in the 1970s (of which Peralta was a member) and the evolving sport of skateboarding. Using a mix of film of the Zephyr skateboard team (Z-Boys) shot in the 1970s by ...
Skateboarding is an action sport that involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard, as well as a recreational activity, an art form, an entertainment industry job, and a method of transportation. [ 1 ][ 2 ] Originating in the United States, skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years.
A McTwist is a transitional trick that was invented by McGill and consists of a front flip combined with a 540-degree rotation. [1] McGill first performed the manoeuvre on a wooden half-pipe in Rättvik, Sweden in 1984 [2] and then at the Del Mar Skate Ranch's concrete bowl, called The Keyhole, when he returned to the United States (U.S.).
American. Alma mater. Santa Monica College. Occupation. Inventor. Known for. Skateboard kicktail. Richard Lawrence "Larry" Stevenson (December 22, 1930 – March 25, 2012) was the inventor of the kicktail, the bent-upwards end of a skateboard, which made most of today's skateboarding tricks possible and essentially revolutionized the sport. [1]
Unity Surfskate in Hermosa Beach made the first skateboard push by sponsoring Ty Page and putting out a popular, wooden kick-tail skateboard called the Ty Stix. [5] The second generation Makaha team of Ty Page, Bruce Logan, Rusty Henderson, Mike Purpus, and Torger Johnson was put together to promote the invention that changed skateboarding ...
United States. Sport. Skateboarding. Turned pro. 1980. John Rodney Mullen[3][4] (born August 17, 1966) [5] is an American professional skateboarder who practices freestyle skateboarding and street skateboarding. He is considered one of the most influential skateboarders of all time. [6][7][8] Mullen is credited for inventing numerous tricks ...
Natas Kaupas. Cory Kennedy (skateboarder) Terry Kennedy (skateboarder) Andy Kessler (skateboarder) Briana King. Jeremy Klein. Eric Koston. Kevin Kowalski (skateboarder) Lynn Kramer.
January 1, 1963 (age 61) New York City, New York, U.S. Other names. Ollie. Occupation (s) Skateboarder, Entrepreneur, Racing Driver. Known for. Inventing the "ollie" the foundational skateboarding trick. Alan " Ollie " Gelfand (born January 1, 1963) is an influential American skateboarder, racing driver, and entrepreneur credited with inventing ...