Vintage Skateboarding, the 60's and 70's
You could hear them coming from a half-block away. Clicketyclack, clicketyclack , rolling down the sidewalks, riding that imaginary wave. For most, skateboarding was a casual pastime, something to do when the waves died down. But for others, skateboarding was a soulful experience: a graceful means of self-expression, a rolling, barefoot ballet. Some days, you felt you could fly.
From 1960 to 1963, over fifty million skateboards were sold in the US. Skateboarding was clearly becoming a growing sport and eventually in May of 1965, this fun-loving street activity landed on the cover of Life Magazine.
Shown here in skateboardings early days. Watch and enjoy the glory that is skateboarding.
From 1960 to 1963, over fifty million skateboards were sold in the US. Skateboarding was clearly becoming a growing sport and eventually in May of 1965, this fun-loving street activity landed on the cover of Life Magazine.
Shown here in skateboardings early days. Watch and enjoy the glory that is skateboarding.
