A skateboard is your entry into a world shaped by creativity, community and constant discovery. And the first push is your ticket to new spaces, skills and ways to express yourself. If you’re just starting out with skateboarding, you’ll find all the essential information here. If you’re already a passionate advanced skater, just scroll down.
- Skateboarding – your access point: For beginners and parents of skate newbies
- Skateboarding – your passion: For dedicated skaters and scene heads
Skateboarding – your access point
Whether you're learning to skate, looking for the right skateboarding gear, trying out beginner tricks or assembling a skateboard – the stuff in these tabs will be a huge help. From skateboard buyer's guides to assembly instructions, expert tipps for your first mini ramp tricks and further how-to's for surfskating and longboarding is all right here.
Skateboarding – your passion
Some say: "Skateboarding is not a sport". Core skateboarders see it as a way of life, a daily ritual, a way to interpret the streets differently. For them – and maybe for you – skateboarding is passion on four wheels. If that sounds familiar, we’ve got the inspiration, pro tips and advanced skate tricks for your game. 'Cause tricks don't lie.
Tattoos and Axes – A Blue Tomato Skate Tour
Read more about this here. An inspiring story around skate tricks, events and unexpected tattoos. Featured by Blue Tomato team riders Marco Kada, Lenni Pfeiffer, Julia Placek, Lina Sevčnikar and Paquale "Kalle" Zollino at skate spots inCologne, Düsseldorf, Antwerp, Breda and Rotterdam. Including great pics by Hannes Mautner and a creative skate video by Peter Mader and Nico Schmidt.