Why is skateboarding looked down upon in American society?

I think there are a few factors here: 1. Skateboarders take public and private spaces and use them differently than most people do. They don't sit on the benches at city hall, they ride across or over it. read more

We are talking about American society. The general public. Tony Hawk is one of the most recognizable sports people in America, if not the world. At one stage he was one of the most followed people on Twitter. Skateboarders are among the highest paid extreme sport stars in the world. read more

Moreover, experts say choosing the right size skateboard is of utter importance, so for a child around 13 years of age and about 5'3", he or she will need a full-size board that's 7.5 inches or wider. read more