Skateboard Backpacks

Skateboard Backpacks

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Skateboard backpacks make the life of skateboarders a lot easier. Skateboarding was said to have began in the early 1950s. However, pinpointing who made the first skateboard is impossible because it appears that random people just came up with the same idea and decided to make their own skateboard.

Nevertheless, the idea began when California surfers decided to try surfing in the street. The first skateboard designs were crude, unstable, and unsafe. Early skateboarders made use of wooden boxes with skate wheels attached beneath it. Since the dynamics are off, it is hard to stay balanced while riding these wooden boxes with wheels. Obviously, in the early years of skateboarding a good number of people were hurt, but this is natural because it paved way for the creating of better and more stable boards.

After the wooden boxes, the wooden planks followed and these wooden planks were the earliest ancestors of the skateboard decks that we have today. At that point, skateboarding was nothing but a past time, the kind people do for fun like surfing. In 1963, the first skateboarding competitions were held. This is the point where skateboarding only involves two styles, the freestyle and the slalom. Freestyle is like ballet dancing with a skateboard or ice-skating with a skateboard rather than ice skates. Slalom is actually about moving in zigzags to avoid obstacles. Like many other sports, skateboarding also experienced some downtimes, but the invention of better decks and better wheels brought it back to its feet.

At present, skateboarding is more than just a past time activity. In fact, it has turned into a profession and many professional skateboarders are making it big. A skateboard is a must have for every skateboarder but so does skateboard backpacks. If you are a professional skateboarder, then you will have to do a lot of travelling in order to participate in the various skateboarding competitions held all over the world. Although, you can carry your skateboard by hand, it is still more convenient to carry it on your back because it frees both of your hands to carry other things.

There is no better way to carry a skateboard other than skateboard backpacks. Since skateboard decks can be a little bit heavy for a regular backpack, you will need skateboard backpacks that are not only fashionable but sturdy as well. Now, if you check online numerous skateboard backpacks are being sold. Some of these skateboard backpacks bear some of the well-known bag brands with a hefty price tag while others are not as popular but of the same quality.

One brand that you might want to pay attention to is the Fallen Jamie Thomas skateboard backpacks. These backpacks are made from cotton canvas and enough space for additional storage. The straps and back are also padded in order to provide additional support to the shoulders and the back thus making it easier to carry a skateboard around. Most Fallen Jamie Thomas skateboard backpack measures 19”x 11.5”x 8”.

For skateboarders who are fond of listening to their Ipod, a specific backpack is ready to cater to their needs. The CCS speaker backpack is a special backpack that comes with a dual speaker system that is secured in Velcro pockets. It also has a special pocket made especially to contain Ipods and a battery powered jack to keep your one of a kind skateboard backpack powered.

Another skateboard backpack worth checking is the one from Element. The Mohave skateboard backpack from Element is made from 600D cordura nylon. It has durable skate holder straps that keep your skateboard in place as you move from one location to another. Moreover, it has a dual side zip compartments and a secret compartment for your music gear.

Enjoi is another skateboard backpack brand that most skateboarders might find fascinating. Not only does the skateboard backpacks from this company meant to carry skateboards but it is also meant to carry water bottles and even laptops. It is surprising to integrate a laptop slot in a skateboard backpack but, you do not have to worry because the laptop compartment is fully padded thus keeping your laptop safe.

Then lastly, there is the Hurley skateboard backpacks that is loaded with features. It has a large main compartment that keeps your skateboard safe. It also has a headphone cord port at the top that makes it easier for you to listen to music without having to take your Ipod out. It also has a laptop compartment and an organizing pocket, which you can use to contain small items like coins and keys. Lastly, it measures 18″ x 13″ x 7″, big enough to pack everything and keep you prepared even when on the road.

Written by Skater Boy

January 13th, 2011 at 1:07 am

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