On the contrary, skateboarding was spread around the world by kids ripping the crate off of scooters and going no hands to ride down hills and even in old pools so they could do tricks instead. How skateboarding became a thing for the country is that business owners saw this and they wanted to make this something that they can make to sell to kids and anyone who wanted them. The text argues,”In the early 1970s, innovations in skateboard design turned skateboarding into the daring, stunt filled sport we know today,”(21). This confirms how they designed them and it went popular because of all the tricks you can now do with them. This also proves how we know about it today
Winter sports are fun for everyone! In the summer
This is the most inspiring documentary I have ever seen. Kevin Pearce, his family, and his friends are inspiration to us all. I randomly turned it on, on net flex, and was immediately interested, even I don’t know about snowboarding. It was interesting to learn about snowboarding and how dangerous it is.
Kneeboarding is a water sport that I love. You are essentially skiing on a solid board, in a knelling position. When I was younger I had a near death experience with kneeboarding that made me terrified to kneeboard. After trying once more, I realized that kneeboarding has affected my life in so many ways that makes me a stronger person. Kneeboarding has made me more brave and daring in my everyday life
In this cartoon, the author illustrates how most people spend their time during the Olympics. The author shows this by having a man and woman lounging around watching the Sochi Olympics. Since the Olympics is a televised event, it is typical for people to wind up sitting back on the couch and watch the games. In this cartoon the author uses the caption “Yes, you, too can practice winter Olympic positions at home”. The author also refers to the man’s position as a position for the luge and skeleton.
The term Holocaust is now used to describe the mass genocide by the German Nazi regime during World War II. Millions of Jews and members of other persecuted groups deemed unacceptable by Hitler were tortured and murdered in the most gruesome of ways. Elie Wiesel was among the few survivors to have gone through Auschwitz, the primary death camp used by Nazi soldiers. His personal account of the Holocaust encompasses the death of his family, his loss of innocence, and his first-hand experience viewing the evil of man. Through the use of strategic diction and syntax, figurative language and imagery, Elie Wiesel makes the unimaginable horrors incredibly vivid and clear to his readers.
Hollo 4R and fellow teachers my name is Hudson and today I have chosen to talk about the history of lacrosse the equipment that is used in lacrosse and how to play lacrosse hope you enjoy. ` 1 subtopic paragraph History of Lacrosse Lacrosse all started as a tribal game in the eastern woodlands Played by Native Americans and indian tribes which is now most popular in Canada and United states of America.the game was modified alote by European immigrants and north Americans to create its current collegiate and its professional form. 2 subtopic paragraph Equipment required Now I will talk about what is needed to play lacrosse. There is lots of equipment required because you can get serious injuries and the field that lacrosse is played
In 1963 the first professional skateboard is created by Larry Stevenson. Skateboard companies start popping up along with competitions. The first competition that has been organized was sponsored by Makaha held in California. A year later it begins to die down and everyone think was a fad, and leaving skaters to make their own parts, because many companies closed.
Introduction I will be observing the people surrounding the sport of surfing in Huntington Beach, CA. Surfing, as defined by Oxford English Dictionary, is “to stand or lie on a surfboard and ride on a wave toward the shore”. My general theme is exploring surfing culture. Within that theme, I will be exploring the the language and social interaction among surfers. Likewise, I will be exploring the perspective surfers have on the community and what motivates them to do the sport.
The game sparked a wave of change and excitement across America. The Miracle on Ice, as it is now called, not only changed who won Olympic Gold, it changed American culture and international history. The Miracle on Ice specifically altered three major areas in American culture and international history. The first of these was the game’s
I’m on a mountain, I just overcame my first obstacle the chair lift. Which I thought would be harder than it was I miraculously didn’t fall or knock over the other skiers/snowboarders. I glanced back up at the gleaming mountain becoming easily distracted by the flawless stroke of every turn as the pros make their way down. I say quietly to myself “Isn’t this suppose to be a beginners hill?” They have gopros strapped to their helmets and are racing each other down.
The article “Skateboarding
“While outdoor recreation may vary by region, we can all agree on its importance to one’s well-being. As an avid hiker, skier and climber myself, I spend a lot of time exploring the Canadian wild. I know firsthand the high demand for quality hiking and camping gear up north. It’s great to know that our top-market products will be readily available for Canadian consumers. “ Outdoor recreation, especially hiking, fishing and camping is popular all over Canada and a large part of the country’s identity.
As the years progressed, more and more people started to gain interest in the newly popular sport. What was once a black and white fun sport turned into a full white sport as people got
It was a cool afternoon in the frosty month of January, the time was around 5:30 pm and my dad just dropped me off at the Snow Valley hill in his black Mitsubishi Lancer. I took my blueish green Burton Custom snowboard from the back of the car, grabbed my helmet, gloves, jacket and snowpants and went to the bottom of the hill. There, I placed my board on the soft snow and put on my
