Skateboard Roadmap

Skateboarding originated in the United States in the 1970’s and has been popular on and off ever since. Now it is back bigger than ever. Skateboarders are everywhere and skateboarding style is too. Like surfing, skateboarding is a sport with a philosophy and a culture very much its own. Skate culture is very anti-establishment and the right to skate is seen as fundamental to personal freedom. The culture surrounding skateboarding is very distinct and this is reflected in the book. Skaters wear skating clothes, shoes, listen to skate music, and board and wheel design is image-conscious. “Skateboard Roadmap” highlights the very individual skateboarding culture and is strongly designed to appeal to skaters.

“Skateboard Roadmap” takes a look at everything that is skateboarding today, as well as the history of skateboarding, from humble beginnings in the 1970s to the current multi-million dollar industry.

Taking time to look at the equipment, the fashions, the logos, the skaters and the tricks, “Skateboard Roadmap” tells and portrays (with incredible colour photography and stunning design) a complete overview of the street sport of skateboarding and its surrounding culture.