One of the most exciting events at the X Games, Big Air skateboarding came with its fair share of thrills and chills and top skaters, including newcomer, 14-year-old Mitchie Brusco, threw massive tricks.
Category: Skateboarding
Skateboarding Big Air Off 80-Foot Perches Stokes Fans at X Games 17 -Bob Burnquist Lands the Gold
Dramatic Clutch Run Boosts Shaun White to Gold in X Games Skateboard Vert
Highlight of X Games 17 comes from a dramatic showdown during Skateboard Vert competition with Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Shaun White, and Bucky Lasek proving why
this sport is a favorite among youth culture.
Hostile Takeover of Comune, the Streetwear Skate-Inspired Brand Beloved by Boutiques
When a niche brand gets a big investor, significant changes often happen.
X Games Axes Women’s Vert Skateboarding for Summer Game-Ripple Effects of Disappoint Grows
X Games boosts its moto events, but axes one of the few events left for women competitors, and their best event at that. From Tony Hawk to Lyn-Z Adams, girl shredders to supporters around the world -people are pissed.
Olympics Are Probably Moaning as ESPN X Games Announces New Expansion Now With 6 Events Globally
While the question continues to rage on, “what is action sports these days?” the X Games continues its global domination.
The Art of Surfing and Skateboarding -Boards Made from Beach Garbage, Decks Made from Basketball Courts
Eco-friendly solutions that are working in action sports. Now for snowboarding and skiing.
Action Sports Size of Market–Surf, Skate, Snowboarding, BMX, Wakeboarding, FreeSkiing, Motocross–Plus Preferred Sports Programming Show Shifts in Youth Preferences, Participation, Opportunities, and Decline
To accurately quantify size of market requires data of youth that participate vs. those that don’t vs. those interested. Label Networks’ Fall Youth Culture Study includes fresh results for all action sports, plus shifts in programming preferences, viewing patterns, and crossover potential.
Skateboarding Size of Market: Fresh Data Quantifies the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
This action sport has gone through significant change in the last few years, in particular the last year. Fresh data from Label Networks’ Action Sports Report within the upcoming Fall Youth Culture Study reveals what to expect next.
Favorite Online Footwear Retailers and Youth Culture Market Preferences Indicate Shifts in Top Brands and Greater Opportunities
In this story taken from our Spring Youth Culture Study 2010 -North America, we examine the results to the question Which online retailer do you purchase footwear from if any?