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Warning: skateboarding can be addictive It's easier than you think to get on a skateboard and start shredding. Skateboarding For Dummies helps you gear up, find places to practice, and start doing cool tricks. Build your skateboarding crew, discover the history of the sport, and learn what it takes to gain sponsorship and go pro. Even if you never take it to that level, you'll be amazed at how this simple, inclusive sport can help you embrace who you truly are. On the street or at the skatepark, transform yourself into a skater-the easy way. Inside...

- Why skateboarding is so popular

- Skating culture and lingo

- Purchasing your first deck

- Discovering your skate style

- Correct technique for tricks

- Tips for improving your skill

- Building strength & character

- Standing out and going pro

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