Skateboarding Games

Clearly photoshopped but still very funny…

Skateboarding is currently as popular as it has always been. Since its birth in the 1950′s it has grown to dominate virtually all of the inner city streets and parks. Skateboarding as everybody knows isn’t for everyone. It requires a degree of physical ability. The good thing is that anyone can play skateboarding games and there are a lot of these games out there.

Console Skateboarding Games

Video games have gone to conquer the world. The United States markets are the largest video game markets in the world. It is a multi-billion dollar industry that is also being invaded by skateboarding.

One of the most popular skaters is Tony Hawk, and coincidentally, he has become a household name for video games. Multiple skateboarding games has been released under his name because of his popularity. A company named Activision released the first Tony Hawk-based video game back in 1999. After its successful release, around less than ten Hawk-based games were released.

Online Skateboarding Games

The Internet has become so commonplace in our everyday lives. Online skateboarding games have gained much popularity because of their addictive nature. They are usually Flash games which are intended for people who would like to take a break from their daily workload but end up playing these fun little games all afternoon.

G-Max’s skateboarding game is one of the most popular today. It features cute graphics and simple game play, however, one can do dozens and dozens of cool tricks with his skateboarder character. Skateboarding need not be on the streets, it has found ways to be on different platforms such as in card decks and video games. It has also stormed the primary information that is the Internet.

Skateboarding has become a widely accepted and appreciated form of sport, recreation and transportation all over the planet. It has captured the hearts of virtually everyone, even the non-skateboarders. No matter what form it takes, the game of skateboarding is here to stay. As long as there are skateboarders on the streets, there will be skateboarding games for us to play.

Before you begin skateboarding you will want to equip yourself with these handy suggestions that will ease your entrance into this sport. A keen sense of balance and movement are required, and the first skill that all skateboarders need to master is learning how to stand. Knowing how to push, move, and turn are also important skills that need to be acquired before you attempt any tricks. By mastering the basics you will enjoy the experience of this popular adrenalin sport.

Due to the nature of the sport, protective clothing like a helmet, kneepads, and elbow pads are essential. A wrist guard is also a good idea and can help to prevent a sprained wrist, since most people tend to fall forward. The type of board you get will depend on how you intend to skate and you will want to make sure that your clothes, shoes, and the various skateboard components all match your intended usage.

It is important to make sure that your board is the right size for your height, otherwise you may compromise your stability. The width of the board will determine whether you will use it mostly for ramps, street and tricks, or general transport. If you are in doubt about what is the most appropriate board for your needs, you will find that most skateboard shops will usually have an attendant who will be able to assist you in making an informed decision about your purchase.

Learning how to stand properly on the board is the first step to mastering the basics. If you stand with your left foot in front and push with the right you will be adopting a regular stance, otherwise you will be standing what is known as a “goofy” position.

By placing your feet in the middle of the bolts as you get onto the board, you will be in the best place to maintain your balance. Keeping your knees slightly bent, and your arms outstretched with elbows bent, as if you are surfing a wave, will also aid your balance.

To get moving, you will need to propel yourself by pushing with your back foot. Keep your front foot just off centre to gain additional stability while you push-off. Using your front foot to push=off is considered a bad practice because it will only cause you to push slower and also reduce your stability. Once you are moving, you will find that you can gain momentum by doing an easy move called a tic tac.

Another important skill is learning to take a corner. This is easiest done by leaning with your hips through the corner. Of more importance, you should use your balance to shift your weight through your feet at the same time. By leaning back you will find that you can turn right, and will be able to turn left by shifting your weight to both your toes. Jumping off is an easy way to stop. An alternative is to do an easy trick called a power slide.

Once you have mastered the basics, you will find that skateboarding will reward you with a great sense of satisfaction. There are many skateboard parks that are safe places for you to gain the necessary practice which you will need in order to master your skills. By making sure that you get the necessary instruction from an expert before doing any trick that you cannot perform, is the best path to succeeding in this thrilling sport.

This is a really cool picture, but is it real or has the image been altered?

I suspect that the image is genuine but the skater has been cropped out from the top of the picture.

If you consider yourself a skateboarder or even if you are just learning how to skate you will probably be interested in playing skateboarding games. It’s not always possible to skate, perhaps because of the weather or perhaps there is just nowhere for you to skate!

It’s at times like these that skateboarding games come in handy. There are a whole variety of skateboarding games available these days. The popular Tony Hawk series is often a favorite. But these kind of games need a console like a PS3 or Xbox 360 to play them on. These games are often quite expensive too.

This is where online skateboard games come in. They are usually free and require nothing more than a web browser. If you’re reading this then the chances are you can play skateboarding games online. These games aren’t just for avid skaters though. Anyone can play them. It doesn’t matter if you can skate or how old you are.

Skateboarding games are fun and allow many of us to perform stunts and tricks that would be impossible in real life. Not all of us are born skaters and even with practice our skateboarding skills are still quite pathetic. But don’t worry…. you can do all the coolest skateboard tricks in these online skateboarding games!