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Keith Hufnagel: the founder of HUF was one of the most loved and respected skateboarders of his generation | Photo: HUF
Skateboarding legend Keith Hufnagel passes away at 46
American skateboarding icon Keith Hufnagel passed away after losing a two and a half year battle against brain cancer. He was 46.
Tony Alva: one of the most influential skateboarders of the 20th century | Photo: Wynn Miller
The story of Tony Alva
He wanted to be number one, and he became number one. Here's the story of Tony Alva, the skateboarder that always knew how to reinvent himself.
Tic-tacs: a series of consecutive heelside-to-toeside kick turns that, when chained together, will help you pick up speed | Photo: Shutterstock
How to do tic-tacs on a skateboard
Once you've managed to find your balance on a skateboard, it's time to start moving around. The tic-tac technique is one of the two ways of getting speed in skateboarding.
Skate tool: a universal, multifunctional, T or Y-shaped tool that helps you mount hardware and adjust skateboard components | Photo: Red Bull
What makes a good skate tool
The skate tool is the skateboarder's Swiss Army knife. It allows you to mount hardware and adjust components on the fly.
Kickflip: one of the most important maneuvers in contemporary skateboarding | Photo: Boris Thaser/Creative Commons
How to kickflip on a skateboard
The kickflip is one of the most important maneuvers in contemporary skateboarding. Learn how to land it for the first time.
Pushing on skateboard: one of the fundamental and most basic skateboarding techniques | Photo: Shutterstock
How to push on a skateboard
A good push-off technique allows a skateboarder to start moving and pick up speed fast. The following tutorial will teach how to do it fast and easily.

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