Skate Bud: Welcome to Skateboarding

by Zach Moldof

Foreword: Cindy Whitehead

with contributions from: Daniel Fedkenheuer and Yash Presswalla

202 Pages

4x7”

Printed in USA.

Skateboarding: it’s not just for freaks and losers anymore. So we made this book to help everyone–even freaks and losers too–open the door to the wonderful world of skateboarding with confidence. It’s a lot to learn, and there’s no clear place to look, till now.

In this very special book made by skaters for skaters, and people who want to know about skaters–you’ll find everything you need to get a grip on your slippery street sled of glee:

PARTS OF A BOARD!

HISTORY OF SKATEBOARDING!

HOW TO PICK A BOARD!

BOARD ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE!

STANCES AND SIDES EXPLAINED!

NAMES OF TRICKS!

NAMES OF OBSTACLES!

ETIQUETTE FOR PARKS, STREETS, SHOPS, AND PROS