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Transworld Skateboarding: a skateboard magazine founded by Larry Balma and Peggy Cozens in May 1983 in Carlsbad, California | Photo: TWS
The story of Transworld Skateboarding magazine
Transworld Skateboarding (TWS) was a global skateboarding magazine founded by Larry Balma and Peggy Cozens in May 1983 in Carlsbad, California.
Longboards: there are at least eight different types of deck designs and shapes | Photo: Rodney/Creative Commons
8 types of longboard deck designs and wheel setups
Skateboarding defies definition to many, but if you're just getting into longboarding or classic skateboarding, you might be blown away by the variety of purpose-built styles and construction for skateboards.
Paul Schmitt: The Professor is a skateboard craftsman and design innovator | Photo: New Deal Skateboards
Paul Schmitt: the professor and scientist of skateboarding
For nearly two decades, Paul "The Professor" Schmitt has provided skateboarders with innovative, high-quality products.
Larry Stevenson: the godfather of the modern skateboard | Photo: Makaha Skateboards
Larry Stevenson: the story of the skateboard design innovator
As a young boy at a State Home in California, Larry Stevenson had no idea the visit from Leo Carrillo in 1939 would have such an impact on his life.
Longboard: the best type of skateboard for downhill riding | Photo: Shutterstock
The different longboarding disciplines and gear
Over the past several years, longboarding has exploded in popularity.
Skogging: a skateboard pushing technique invented and developed by Chris Yandall | Photo: Gigi Dearmas-Lopatriello
The beginner's guide to the art of skogging
Skogging is a skateboard pushing technique that blends fitness, freestyle, transport, and power training. Although it is easier than it looks, it can also be a skill-builder and intensive workout.

Top Stories | Skateboarding

  • The beginner's guide to the art of skogging
    Skogging is a skateboard pushing technique that blends fitness, freestyle, transport, and power training. Although it is easier than it looks, it can also be a skill-builder and intensive workout.
  • The most influential skateboarders of all time
    Skateboarding evolved dramatically in its first 50 years. Discover the most influential male and female skateboards in the history of the sport.
  • The evolution of the skate shoe industry
    Most early skateboarders rode barefoot out. The reason for this was simple. The skateboard was an extension of a surfboard, and you didn't need to wear shoes while you surfed.
  • A brief history of skateboarding
    Since the 1960s, skateboarding has rolled in and out of the public's consciousness. It's a sport associated with youth that combines agility, speed, and sheer guts.