"You're only as good as your last trick."
This could easily be a metaphor for life in general, but in this case it's pretty concrete advice that skateboarding legend Tony Hawk imparts to his pro skater son, Riley Hawk.
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In 1999, Tony Hawk became the first skateboarder ever to successfully complete a 900, a 900-degree aerial spin.
It happened at the sixth X Games in San Francisco, and it took Hawk 11 tries to land the move.
We have something really exciting to show you for our new December fundraising campaign. An inspiring story to tell. Give Her Five celebrates the impact Skateistan is having on the lives of girls and women around the world.
Built in a new production area in our Santa Barbara, California, facility, FLIGHT™ decks are stronger, thinner and lighter than a 7-ply. You'll get the feel of it in an hour or two and begin to realize you can do things riding a Flight deck that cannot be done on a 7-ply.
Our Skater of the Month for October is non other than the wee Belfast ripper Zoë!
As you all know I'm terrible at keeping the website up to date - sorry! But a person who isn't terrible at doing things she's supposed to do it Rebekah.