What is a “kickflip”?
(a) Turning the skateboard in a circle while riding.
(b) Sliding down a handrail with the skateboard.
(c) Jumping with the skateboard while spinning 360 degrees.
(d) Flipping the skateboard with a kick of the foot.
What does the term “grinding” refer to?
(a) Balancing on two wheels.
(b) Jumping over an obstacle.
(c) Sliding along a rail or edge with the trucks of the skateboard.
(d) Performing a 360-degree rotation.
What organization focuses on promoting and supporting women in skateboarding?
(a) Tony Hawk Foundation
(b) Skateistan
(c) Women’s Skateboarding Alliance
(d) Skate Like a Girl
What is the primary material used for making skateboard decks?
(a) Aluminum
(b) Fiberglass
(c) Carbon fiber
(d) Maplewood
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Which style focuses on performing tricks on obstacles like ramps, rails, and stairs?
(a) Longboarding
(b) Downhill
(c) Freestyle
(d) Street
Which of the following is a flatland skateboarding technique that involves spinning the skateboard horizontally using the front foot?
(a) Ollie
(b) Casper Slide
(c) Shuvit
(d) Kickflip
What does the term “ollie” refer to?
(a) A type of flip trick.
(b) A way to stop the skateboard suddenly.
(c) A method of jumping with the skateboard without the use of hands.
(d) skateboarders wear protective gear.
What does the term “amplitude” refer to?
(a) The speed at which tricks are performed.
(b) The distance a skateboarder covers during a run.
(c) The complexity of the tricks executed.
(d) The degree of spin in aerial maneuvers.
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The first commercially produced skateboard was sold as a kit that included:
(a) Only the deck.
(b) The deck and wheels.
(c) The deck, wheels, and trucks.
(d) Only the wheels and trucks.
“Manual” is a technique that involves:
(a) Sliding down a handrail.
(b) Balancing on two wheels.
(c) Spinning the skateboard while in the air.
(d) Grinding on a coping.
Which trick involves jumping and rotating the board 360 degrees horizontally while in the air?
(a) Ollie
(b) Kickflip
(c) Heelflip
(d) 360 Flip
What is the primary purpose of skateboard trucks?
(a) To provide grip for the rider’s feet.
(b) To help the skateboard glide smoothly on the ground.
(c) To enable turning and maneuverability.
(d) To absorb shock from landing tricks.
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“Sidewalk Surfboards” were initially constructed from:
(a) Steel planks
(b) Fiberglass
(c) Wood boards and roller skates
(d) Plastic scooters
How many skateboarders typically compete in the finals of each Olympic skateboarding discipline?
(a) 6
(b) 8
(c) 10
(d) 12
Which shape is typically broader and more symmetrical, making it suitable for tricks in both directions?
(a) Popsicle shape
(b) Old School shape
(c) Cruiser shape
(d) Longboard shape
What does the term “vert” refer to?
(a) A type of trick involving flipping the skateboard.
(b) A curved ramp used for aerial maneuvers.
(c) A type of skateboard deck shape.
(d) The act of sliding on the ground while moving.
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Which skateboarder gained fame through his YouTube channel?
(a) Tony Hawk
(b) Nyjah Huston
(c) Shane O’Neill
(d) Daewon Song
In the Olympics, skateboarding is divided into two main disciplines: street and:
(a) Vert
(b) Park
(c) Freestyle
(d) Downhill
“Skateistan” is an international non-profit organization that aims to:
(a) Advocate for stricter regulations in skateboarding parks.
(b) Provide scholarships for skateboarders’ college education.
(c) Use skateboarding as a tool for empowerment and education in underserved communities.
Which part of the skateboard is designed to keep the rider’s feet in place and provide grip?
(a) Grip Bearings
(b) Grip Wheels
(c) Grip Trucks
(d) Grip tape
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Which of the following skateboarding tournaments is known for its emphasis on bowl and park terrain?
(a) X Games
(b) Street League Skateboarding (SLS)
(c) Vans Park Series
(d) Dew Tour
Who is recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to freestyle skateboarding and the invention of numerous flatland tricks?
(a) Bob Burnquist
(b) Danny Way
(c) Lance Mountain
(d) Rodney Mullen
What does the “concave” of a skateboard deck refer to?
(a) The overall length of the deck.
(b) The curve from nose to tail.
(c) The width of the deck.
(d) The upward curve along the sides of the deck.
What does the term “vert” mean?
(a) A type of skateboard trick involving flips.
(b) A term for beginner skateboarders.
(c) Skating on flat ground without obstacles.
(d) Skating on vertical ramps and bowls.
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Which event was the first televised competition for female skateboarders?
(a) X Games Women’s Street
(b) Vans Park Series Women’s Division
(c) Women’s Battle at the Berrics
(d) Women’s Dew Tour
Which type of skateboard is characterized by its larger size, stability, and suitability for cruising and long-distance riding?
(a) Park skateboard
(b) Longboard
(c) Street skateboard
(d) Mini skateboard
Who is often referred to as the “Godmother of Skateboarding”?
(a) Tony Hawk
(b) Rodney Mullen
(c) Elissa Steamer
(d) Leticia Bufoni
Skateboarding made its debut as an Olympic sport in which Summer Olympic Games?
(a) Tokyo 2020
(b) Rio de Janeiro 2016
(c) London 2012
(d) Beijing 2008
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Which skateboarder is often referred to as the “Birdman”?
(a) Tony Hawk
(b) Rodney Mullen
(c) Ryan Sheckler
(d) Nyjah Huston
In what decade did modern skateboarding begin to take shape?
(a) 1950s
(b) 1960s
(c) 1970s
(d) 1980s
Which city is often considered the birthplace of modern skateboarding due to the influence of the Zephyr skateboard team?
(a) New York City
(b) Miami
(c) Los Angeles
(d) Chicago
What does the “grind”?
(a) A type of jump trick.
(b) Sliding along an edge or rail on the trucks of the skateboard.
(c) Jumping off the skateboard and spinning.
(d) Balancing on the nose of the skateboard.
