I can think of a couple of reasons: 1. Skateboarding is dangerous for other pedestrians: If you are skating in the street, its easy to run into someone, hit them with the skateboard or simply land near them and startle them. read more
Skateboarding is dangerous for other pedestrians: If you are skating in the street, its easy to run into someone, hit them with the skateboard or simply land near them and startle them. People find this obtrusive and a hazardous activity and the people who skate are there for considered inconsiderate of the public, like vandals. read more
Skateboarders will always skate on parking lots, park benches, school yards, etc, because they either hurt themselves and the property owner will be responsible, or somebody can hurt them by ending up in front of a moving vehicle. Police officers do not hate skateboarders, rather those who skate irresponsibly putting themselves and others at risk. read more
There were several artistic skateboarding pioneer's that had an influence on the culture of skateboarding during the 1980s, that transformed skateboard-deck art like Jim Phillips, who's edgy comic-book style"Screaming Hand", not only became the main logo for Santa Cruz Skateboards, but eventually transcended into tattoos of the same image for thousands of people & vinyl collectable figurines over the years. read more