Skateboarding has rich history of innovation
and is full of intriguing stories. Many of these
stories are documented in this book in great detail.
However, this essay will provide you with an overview
of the last nine decades.
SHORT HISTORY OF SNOW BOARDING
The first Snowboard like invention
was made in 1929 by M.J. "Jack" Burchett.
He cut out a plank of plywood and secured his feet
with a length of clothesline and some horse reins.
SHORT HISTORY OF BMX
Someplace in California, a group of
kids had a great idea. They converted their 20"
Schwinn bikes into the first primitive "trick
bikes". The BMX was born, but it wasn't yet
officially called BMX.
