Skateboarding is a cult. Whether on the road, in the media or in the minds of many assets, the unique combination of lifestyle and sports shows far-reaching effect. But despite the massive presence seems to be the "skateboard ride" for beginners as for outsiders difficult to access. History, material science, commercials, fashion and basics are important building blocks to start. Whether it's the invention of the Griptape to the right Anschieben, the infamous "Ollie", matching shoes and boards or to legends like Tony Hawk is all about skateboarding is not a question open