How did skateboarding become a trend?

"If skating has given you some respite from a shitty life, then there's a lot of emotional connection to that stuff that can be taken for granted or overlooked ... read more

Like any other thing, celebrities got into it! Skateboarding was for “bad boys” and people with no future (obviously this was public opinion; old mother’s and all). read more

Trend is defined as a popular tendency at a given time. In its short and adventurous history, skateboarding has become more than a trend. It has become a lifestyle. read more

Eventually, for anything to trend you need strong viewership and social media awareness which is clearly not happening. But the recent ventures (leagues) by celeb owned teams in various sports such as ISL in football, Pro kabadi league, Hockey India league looks promising so far. The sudden surge of interests in public atleast conveys. read more

In just 50 years, skateboarding has become a worldwide known and practiced sport, and I dare to add a trend, and a lifestyle. Although no one knows who invented skateboarding, it developed rapidly. At first, who wanted to skate had to make his own skateboard. read more

Skateboarding is an action sport which involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard, as well as a recreational activity, an art form, a entertainment industry job, and a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years. read more