skateboarding (93 articles)
skateboarding catalogues any projects or products involving the practising or sport of riding on and performing tricks with a board.
acton creates blink electric skateboards with 4WD powertrain
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acton uses a four-wheel-drive hub motor system; distinct hexagonal deck; aluminum and carbon fiber construction to make its 'blink qu4tro' the first ever premium board with »
acton uses a four-wheel-drive hub motor system; distinct hexagonal deck; aluminum and carbon fiber construction to make its 'blink qu4tro' the first ever premium board with all-wheel-drive.
zuk club paints skatepark in moscow with giant op-art graphic
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the vibrant and dynamic graphic spans the sports area with an op-art-themed print that blends patterns and illustration.
the vibrant and dynamic graphic spans the sports area with an op-art-themed print that blends patterns and illustration.
unlimited eon is the world's first electric skateboard powertrain
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a board is the perfect companion for multimodal commuting, solving that 'last mile problem' and greatly expanding the efficiency and reach of public transportation.
a board is the perfect companion for multimodal commuting, solving that 'last mile problem' and greatly expanding the efficiency and reach of public transportation.
HERVET-MANUFACTURIER rolls into skateboard market with limited edition decks
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the company produces decks made from premium exotic wood laminate, including: fraké wood, rosewood, zebra wood and ziricote wood; each available in a limited edition of 100.
the company produces decks made from premium exotic wood laminate, including: fraké wood, rosewood, zebra wood and ziricote wood; each available in a limited edition of 100.
okuda san miguel paints colorful mural within converted church's indoor skate park
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a vibrant display of faceted faces, geometric skulls and psychedelic wildlife encompasses the space overhead, wrapping all interior surfaces in a mesmerizing artwork.
a vibrant display of faceted faces, geometric skulls and psychedelic wildlife encompasses the space overhead, wrapping all interior surfaces in a mesmerizing artwork.
ambience rolls out mapstone skate pendant for fast times
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the light is made using australian skate icon anthony mapstone's blind deck, with modified venture trucks that accommodate four 3W LED bulbs.
the light is made using australian skate icon anthony mapstone's blind deck, with modified venture trucks that accommodate four 3W LED bulbs.
emilio pucci decks out dolce vita skateboards with italian motifs
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ECAL students have reinterpreted the italian fashion house through a collection of skateboards, debuted alongside a short film created in collaboration with nowness.
ECAL students have reinterpreted the italian fashion house through a collection of skateboards, debuted alongside a short film created in collaboration with nowness.
boom-art & UWL presents limited-edition 504 series surf & skateboards
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the '504' series features works by jan davidsz de heem and gustav klimt, each edition limited to 10, handmade and individually numbered by UWL in france.
the '504' series features works by jan davidsz de heem and gustav klimt, each edition limited to 10, handmade and individually numbered by UWL in france.
stary electrifies skateboarding to the next generation
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the board itself weighs only 8.6 lbs and will be made of a layered: fiberglass, bamboo, canadian maple, and the wheels combine an electric motor with a regenerative gearbox for »
the board itself weighs only 8.6 lbs and will be made of a layered: fiberglass, bamboo, canadian maple, and the wheels combine an electric motor with a regenerative gearbox for safe stopping.
woody skateboards repurpose urban wood for sustainable shredding
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woody skateboards take skateboarding back to its roots with these hand shaped, sustainably sourced boards.
woody skateboards take skateboarding back to its roots with these hand shaped, sustainably sourced boards.
SCOB weaves three skate parks into barcelona's urban fabric
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each skate park blends the sport, a park, a square into one public space within the city, thus creating new meeting points, uniting people of different backgrounds and encouraging »
each skate park blends the sport, a park, a square into one public space within the city, thus creating new meeting points, uniting people of different backgrounds and encouraging social interaction.
nudie boards handcrafts solid walnut pintail with engraved graphic
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the 37'' longboard was made by hand in nudie's workshop, and pays tribute to the first handmade, hardwood surfboards that came out of ancient hawaii.
the 37'' longboard was made by hand in nudie's workshop, and pays tribute to the first handmade, hardwood surfboards that came out of ancient hawaii.
skateboarding and workplace seating combined in mobilité
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combining a felt upholstered deck and simple stool, the piece of mobile furniture brings a fresh perspective on getting around the workplace.
combining a felt upholstered deck and simple stool, the piece of mobile furniture brings a fresh perspective on getting around the workplace.
self-built cinder cone treehouse perches above a skate bowl and hot tub
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in the spring of 2014, a group of friends led by foster huntington broke ground on a building project in skamania county, washington in the columbia river gorge.
in the spring of 2014, a group of friends led by foster huntington broke ground on a building project in skamania county, washington in the columbia river gorge.
guy hollaway architects reveals plans for a multi-storey skatepark
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believed to be the first of its kind, the complex includes four storeys above ground, with a roof terrace overlooking the surrounding neighborhood.
believed to be the first of its kind, the complex includes four storeys above ground, with a roof terrace overlooking the surrounding neighborhood.
hammacher schlemmer's sidewinding circular skates can turn 720°
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propelled by leaning side to side, the 'sidewinding circular skates' by hammacher schlemmer, drives riders forward in a serpentine motion similar to longboard skateboarding.
propelled by leaning side to side, the 'sidewinding circular skates' by hammacher schlemmer, drives riders forward in a serpentine motion similar to longboard skateboarding.
electric monolith skateboard features motors in the wheels
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described as the world's first skateboard with motors in the wheels, the 'monolith' by inboard sports, has the appearance and feel of a traditional one, yet has a powered »
described as the world's first skateboard with motors in the wheels, the 'monolith' by inboard sports, has the appearance and feel of a traditional one, yet has a powered performance.
interview with artist jimbo phillips
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skate and surf artist jimbo phillips told about his influences and work process.
skate and surf artist jimbo phillips told about his influences and work process.
NIKE SB debuts first skateboarding shoe with NIKE free sole
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the new skateboarding shoe has been designed to unlock the foot and allow it to flex and move naturally.
the new skateboarding shoe has been designed to unlock the foot and allow it to flex and move naturally.
debuting at CES, zboard 2 electric skateboard reaches speeds of 20mph
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on show at the 2015 CES, the electric skateboard has a new 500W brushless motor that is faster, more powerful and more efficient than the one installed on their original product.
on show at the 2015 CES, the electric skateboard has a new 500W brushless motor that is faster, more powerful and more efficient than the one installed on their original product.
christophe guinet uses tree bark in the making of natural skateboard
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guinet (aka mr. plant) has used the bark of a tree for the skateboard's deck, uniting organic and urban in a single piece.
guinet (aka mr. plant) has used the bark of a tree for the skateboard's deck, uniting organic and urban in a single piece.
hendo hoverboard creates magnetic field to offer gravity defying ride
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hendo's hoverboard uses magnetic field architecture technology to propel the rider off the specially conductive surface.
hendo's hoverboard uses magnetic field architecture technology to propel the rider off the specially conductive surface.
CEBRA and glifberg+lykke complete streetdome along waterfront in denmark
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the danish studios have designed a 4,500-square meter multi-park and cultural center for street sports.
the danish studios have designed a 4,500-square meter multi-park and cultural center for street sports.
olaf folds from backpack to trolley, scooter and skateboard
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as a vision of urban mobility, olaf puts a spin on your usual commuting experience.
as a vision of urban mobility, olaf puts a spin on your usual commuting experience.
VHS skateboard series by 5BORO is a blast from the past
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the graphics are instantly recognizable -- golden gradients surrounded by dated typography and abstract shapes and colors are immediately reminiscent of 1996.
the graphics are instantly recognizable -- golden gradients surrounded by dated typography and abstract shapes and colors are immediately reminiscent of 1996.
makelab + HERObike weave durable bamboo composite skateboards
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the company has been form around the carbon fiber, wood, and fiberglass design to create new jobs for residents of greensboro, alabama.
the company has been form around the carbon fiber, wood, and fiberglass design to create new jobs for residents of greensboro, alabama.
leiftech esnowboard LEIF lets skaters electrically carve up the pavement
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the electric skateboard captures the feeling of going down a fresh snow run and operates to the same body movements.
the electric skateboard captures the feeling of going down a fresh snow run and operates to the same body movements.
house of vans skatepark opens beneath london's waterloo station
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the free creative space offers visitors a chance to experience the british capital's only indoor skatepark, comprised a pool-style concrete bowl, street section and mini-ramp.
the free creative space offers visitors a chance to experience the british capital's only indoor skatepark, comprised a pool-style concrete bowl, street section and mini-ramp.
