In celebration of the rad, undying spirit of skateboarding, Shredders features gorgeous photography and stories of today's most awesome female skaters! The women and girls profiled range from rising young riders like eight-year-old Ariel Cai, who shreds at the largest indoor skate park in China, to old-school pros like Laura Thornhill Caswell, the first woman to get a signature model board, and today's star shredders like X Games gold winner and Tony Hawk protégé Lizzie Armanto.
From street and slalom skaters to park queens and long-distance pushers, Shredders features athletes and hobbyists of all skate styles, ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, showing that skateboarding has something for everyone. This book is also the perfect entryway into the world of skateboarding, with tips for setting up and maintaining your board as well as overviews of skate styles, history, and slang. Skaters of every stripe are sure to find their inspiration to shred within these pages, falling in love with a sport that embodies freedom, individuality, and active self-expression.
Recommended Age | 10 and up |
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Author | Sierra Prescott |
ISBN | 198485738X |
Publication Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
Publisher | Ten Speed Press |
Language | English |