From its origins as a street urchin activity involving crates or planks attached to roller skates to its current status as a $5 billion-a-year industry, skateboarding has come a long way. The gear has gotten more sophisticated and high-performance, the talent level of the riders has skyrocketed, the tricks have become ever-more physics-defying, and the legitimate venues in which to perform these tricks have multiplied. With tips and tricks tailored to the complete range of skateboarders, from beginners to the most advanced, this eye-popping series dazzles with its hardcore action photos while also providing the kind of practical information on boards, gear, techniques, and skate parks that is highly valued by practitioners of every experience and skill level.