The reality of professional skateboarding contests is that they're not relevant in our world.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The mainstream thinks that every skateboarder aspires to be in the X Games.
The way skateboarding contests were in the past was like going to a basketball game and being told at the end of the game what the score was and who won. Think about how unengaging that would be if you didn't know who was ahead or if it was a close game.
I skate all the time, but it's silly for me to do contests when MTV is giving me a boatload of money.
When it comes down to competition, it's not always about the best skater, it's about who skates the best in that competition.
Professional competitions are overrated.
My main concern when travelling around the world is finding a place to skateboard!
I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport. 'Action sport' would be the least offensive categorization.
The pro skaters I know are responsible members of society. Many of them are fathers, homeowners, world travelers and successful entrepreneurs. Their hairdos and tattoos are simply part of our culture, even when they raise eyebrows during PTA meetings.
The serious professional skateboarder doesn't have a job. They get paid enough not to.
I feel like skateboarding is as much of a sport as a lifestyle, and an art form, so there's so much that that transcends in terms of music, fashion, and entertainment.