Joshua Schneider
Nina Evarkiou
Writing 110, Section 3
30 January 2018
Riding the Rails
Skateboarding, a diverse extreme sport, is a fun and exhilarating activity if done properly. Among all the various sports and activities that Western culture houses I find skateboarding the most enjoyable due to its freedom of expression and self; however, it also lends itself to be one of the most dangerous sports in the world with 150,000 injuries a year. In this process essay, I will teach you the step-by-step ways to build your very own skateboard, how to stand on it, learn to push it, and take it to the streets, in hopes that in no time you will be skating and having fun safely like one of the pros.
I enjoy skateboarding because it supplies a sense …show more content…
First, a good pair of skate shoes. These shoes can range anywhere from Nike to DC, but I suggest Vans Classic Pros for starters because they pair well with almost any skateboarding style. Once you have bought yourself a nice pair of shoes, you will need a board. Each skateboard has a unique deck with grip tape, two metal trucks, four wheels, eight bearings, and some nuts and bolts. When it comes to purchasing your board, you should venture out to your local skate shop for two reasons: one to support local business, and two because the employees are usually quite helpful at assisting you to find the gear you will need to set up your board. After you have bought your skateboard, you will need protective pads. When it comes to skateboarding the only way to learn genuinely is by falling, and a lot. I suggest every beginner to purchase a helmet, knee pads, and wrist guards. If you want to go the extra mile buying elbow pads is also a good idea, but in my opinion not necessary. So now that you have all your gear, compile some old raggedy clothes, preferably that cover most of the visible skin on your body. Skateboarding is a rough process learned through trial and error, and error in this case usually means falling. Because of this, it is likely that you will fall and rip your clothes, so wearing something inexpensive and unimportant will serve you
Nina Evarkiou
Writing 110, Section 3
30 January 2018
Riding the Rails
Skateboarding, a diverse extreme sport, is a fun and exhilarating activity if done properly. Among all the various sports and activities that Western culture houses I find skateboarding the most enjoyable due to its freedom of expression and self; however, it also lends itself to be one of the most dangerous sports in the world with 150,000 injuries a year. In this process essay, I will teach you the step-by-step ways to build your very own skateboard, how to stand on it, learn to push it, and take it to the streets, in hopes that in no time you will be skating and having fun safely like one of the pros.
I enjoy skateboarding because it supplies a sense …show more content…
First, a good pair of skate shoes. These shoes can range anywhere from Nike to DC, but I suggest Vans Classic Pros for starters because they pair well with almost any skateboarding style. Once you have bought yourself a nice pair of shoes, you will need a board. Each skateboard has a unique deck with grip tape, two metal trucks, four wheels, eight bearings, and some nuts and bolts. When it comes to purchasing your board, you should venture out to your local skate shop for two reasons: one to support local business, and two because the employees are usually quite helpful at assisting you to find the gear you will need to set up your board. After you have bought your skateboard, you will need protective pads. When it comes to skateboarding the only way to learn genuinely is by falling, and a lot. I suggest every beginner to purchase a helmet, knee pads, and wrist guards. If you want to go the extra mile buying elbow pads is also a good idea, but in my opinion not necessary. So now that you have all your gear, compile some old raggedy clothes, preferably that cover most of the visible skin on your body. Skateboarding is a rough process learned through trial and error, and error in this case usually means falling. Because of this, it is likely that you will fall and rip your clothes, so wearing something inexpensive and unimportant will serve you